Primary Trauma Care – Intensive Course

This one-day course is being delivered by the Primary Trauma Care Foundation in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. You will learn how to deliver Primary Trauma Care training in low resource areas of the world and/or disaster areas and/or conflict areas, aimed at any/all healthcare professionals, and, for facilities with minimal equipment / resources available: “Improvise accomodare et superare (Improvise adapt and overcome).”

Please note for this course, there will be so pre-course learning involved you will be sent the document “How to run a PTC course”, the PTC manual and links to Provider and Instructor slides 4 weeks prior to the course It is imperative that you are familiar with all of these prior to attending the course for the day to have any context, meaning and use for you. It should take no more than 4 hours work

Suitability

Any medical professional beyond Foundation Years / First 2 years of qualification as a medical professional who has completed ATLS, ETC or equivalent training, and can produce certification of this.

Course Format

The day will consist of short interactive lectures, teaching and scenario delivery practice and feedback, discussions, tips and tricks for PTC delivery in new and unusual locations.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course if for you to learn how to deliver and teach PTC effectively in low resource / disaster / conflict settings to any / all healthcare professionals or others.

Learning Outcomes

Effectively organise and deliver a PTC course by applying foundational principles of course planning, learner-centred delivery methods, and basic logistical coordination.

Does the course cover any areas of the surgical curriculum?

Surgical Curriculum - the course covers the following:

Teaching Delivery
Emergency and initial care.

Course Director

Mr Nigel Rossiter FRCSEd(Tr&Orth) FFSTEd FIOTA

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Course Costs

£350 Full Fee

£315 Member Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
Occasionally, RCSEd may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or if it is not financially viable to run. If this happens, we will notify you as soon as possible and issue a full refund of any course fees paid.

Please note that RCSEd will not be liable for any additional costs such as travel or accommodation. We recommend arranging appropriate travel insurance to cover any non-refundable expenses.
What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?

If you cancel within 48 hours of booking, you will receive a full (100%) refund.

Cancellations made more than four weeks before the course date will be refunded, minus a 20% administration fee.

If you cancel less than four weeks before the course date, after the course has started, or fail to notify us, the full course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given. However, if you have a valid reason and can provide supporting evidence, you may be eligible for an 80% refund, subject to approval.

Please note that course places are non-transferable. Many of our courses have waiting lists, and we are committed to offering any available places to those on the list.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

Can I cancel a course booking online?

NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team via phone or email. (Email: education@rcsed.c.uk or phone 0131 527 1600)

Can I transfer to another date for the same course?

No – we do not offer the option to defer or transfer your place to a later date or an alternative course.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd Website, https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/events-courses and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register and create an account with the College of Surgeons in order to book.

Please be aware that creating an account is free and open to non-members.

For some regional and international courses, you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Associated Documents

RCSEd_CourseCancellationPolicy.pdf

Primary Trauma Care – Intensive Course

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