Course Summary
This course teaches the fundamentals of trauma surgery, including the assessment and management of various types of trauma patients. It covers the basics of trauma care, surgical techniques, and post-operative care.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to assess and manage various types of trauma patients
- Understand the basics of trauma care, surgical techniques, and post-operative care
- Gain knowledge on how to handle critical trauma cases
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to assess and manage various types of trauma patients
- Knowledge on the basics of trauma care and surgical techniques
- Ability to handle critical trauma cases with confidence
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Emergency Medicine: Diagnosis and Management
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
This course imparts a wide range of basic knowledge and skills in the field of trauma surgical and orthopedic treatment of patients. To facilitate this, the course employs a new concept of information transfer. We follow a scientific approach and a sophisticated combination of modern teaching methods to vividly impart the taught contents. This included case-based learning, comprehensive factual knowledge, and consecutive quizzes, which help to better memorize the learned contents and later employ them in everyday situations in the field of trauma surgery.
Knowledge
- Trauma mechanisms and their sequelae
- Fracture localization
- Fracture classification
- Fracture treatment according to gold standard
Outline
- Module 1
- Episode 1 Polytrauma
- Episode 2 Fracture Management
- Episode 3 Clavicle Fractures
- Episode 4 Humeral Head Fractures
- Quiz for Episode 1 and 2
- Quiz for Episode 3 and 4
- Module 2
- Episode 5 Humeral Shaft Fractures
- Episode 6 Elbow Fractures
- Episode 7 Distal Radius Fractures
- Episode 8 Metacarpal Fractures
- Quiz for Episode 5 and 6
- Quiz for Episode 7 and 8
- Module 3
- Episode 9 Scaphoid Fractures
- Episode 10 Avulsions of the Extensor Tendon
- Episode 11 Spinal Injuries
- Episode 12 Pelvic Fractures
- Quiz for Episode 9 and 10
- Quiz for Episode 11 and 12
- Module 4
- Episode 13 Proximal Femur Fractures
- Episode 14 Femoral Shaft Fractures
- Episode 15 Fractures of the Ankle Joint
- Quiz for Episode 13 and 14
- Quiz for Episode 15
- Module 5
- Episode 16 Tibial Head Fractures
- Episode 17 Traumatic Brain Injury
- Episode 18 Cut Injuries / Wound Suture
- Quiz for Episode 16
- Quiz for Episode 17 and 18
- Module 6
- Episode 19 Bite Injuries
- Episode 20 Burn Injuries
- Episode 21 Penetrating Injuries to the Thorax
- Quiz for Episode 19 and 20
- Quiz for Episode 21
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of Trauma Surgery Basics on Coursera. Many users found this course to be informative and engaging. However, some users noted that the course lacked practical application and had technical issues.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
informative and engagingPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Engaging lectures
- Great value for the price
- Good for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of practical application
- Technical issues with the platform
- Lack of interaction with instructor
- Not enough case studies
- Too basic for experienced surgeons
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