Customized trauma courses are provided to area hospitals upon request. These courses are designed to meet the State Trauma System requirements for nursing trauma education. Hospital and ambulance trauma case reviews are available and provided at your site.

Trauma Medical Education with CMEs can be provided for area hospitals. An educational event with the trauma surgeon and/or subspecialty trauma physician can be held at your facility with pertinent trauma patient review conducted from pre-hospital presentation to rehab.

Please contact the Trauma Outreach Educator at (320) 251-2700, ext. 53392 with any needs or questions regarding trauma course offerings.

Additional educational offerings:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  
  
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  
  
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Case Review
  “Save the Date.” The 2013 Pre-Hospital Trauma Review will be held Sept. 25, 2013.
  Follow detour signs in relation to the closing of Cty Rd. 120 near CentraCare Health Plaza.
  
  
• Advanced Trauma Life Support
  Feb. 22-23, 2013; Sept. 20-21, 2013
  Contact Marie Neumann for registration information: 320-240-7833
  
  
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
  The next ATCN Course held at St. Cloud Hospital will be on Feb. 22 and 23, 2013. If you have any questions or would like to register, please call (320) 240-7833.
  Visit the Society for Trauma Nurses to learn more
  
  
• Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC)
  St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Center now offers a Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) to referring facilities. Each 8-hour course is led by Advanced Trauma Life Support instructors and covers the initial assessment of the trauma patient, resuscitation and transfer to definitive care. This course was developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Rural Trauma. Appropriate attendees includes individuals who are involved in the care of the injured patient, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, prehospital personnel (EMS), technicians and administrative support utilizing a team approach (ED assistants and health unit coordinators and/or nursing supervisors). Courses are conducted at referring facilities, utilizing their equipment so that an assessment can be done of available resources and limitations.
  
  For more information, contact Brenda Liestman, Trauma Outreach Educator, St. Cloud Hospital Trauma Services at (320) 251-2700, ext. 53392.
  
  
• Trauma Case Reviews Offer CME
  Trauma Services at St. Cloud Hospital is offering fall and winter trauma case reviews to area hospitals. Case reviews will examine the patient progression from pre-hospital, initial resuscitation and transfer, emergency care, surgery, intensive care and rehabilitation. Final outcomes are presented in an educational presentation. This review can be held at your facility and will be custom designed for pre-hospital, nursing, physician or mixed group. Contact hours and CME offerings are available. To schedule your session for the upcoming fall or winter please call the trauma outreach educator at (320) 251-2700, ext 53392.
  
  
• Trauma Education is offered as needed. Contact the Trauma Outreach Educator at 320-251-2700, ext. 53392.
  
  
• Case Review
  Dr. Kurt Martinson and Kirstie Bingham are available to assist with case review loop closure if there are concerns within the Level III and Level IV Trauma Centers. If you would like assistance, please contact Kirstie Bingham at 320-255-5617.