Minor Injuries Management Course. (Upper & Lower Limb, Head Injuries, Burns & Wound Care)
Boost your clinical skills in minor injuries with this high-impact training programme, designed for healthcare professionals working in urgent care, general practice, walk-in centres, and emergency departments
Date:14 – 16 July 2025 Time: 09:00 – 16:00 30 CPD Hours Accredited by CPD UK
Course Format
- Day 1: Live Online Webinar (via Microsoft Teams)
- Days 2 & 3: In-Person Classroom Practical Workshops (Location details provided upon registration)
- Includes interactive e-learning modules to reinforce knowledge and skills
Led by a Specialist Faculty:
- Urgent Care & A&E Consultant
- Burns Specialist Nurse
- Senior Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Course Content Overview:
Upper Limb Injuries
- Shoulder: History, red flags, ROM, rotator cuff, AC joint assessment
- Elbow: Dislocations, fractures, red flags, focused clinical tests
- Wrist & Hand: Sprains, fractures, soft tissue injuries, neurovascular checks, splinting
Lower Limb Injuries
- Knee: Ligament/meniscal injuries, Lachman’s and McMurray’s tests
- Ankle & Foot: Ottawa Ankle Rules, Achilles tendon assessment, fracture identification
- Use of clinical decision-making tools and evidence-based practice in injury management
Head & Cervical Spine Injuries
- NICE Head Injury Guidelines and red flag identification
- C-Spine clearance using Canadian C-Spine Rule, immobilisation techniques
X-Ray Interpretation
- Musculoskeletal x-ray interpretation basics
- Recognising common fracture types
Burns & Wound Care
- Classification, first aid, wound management, dressing selection
- Minor burns and scalds care, wound closure basics
- Documentation and safeguarding principles
Pre-Course E-Learning Modules:
- History Taking for Minor Injuries
- Writing a Clinical Statement
- Introduction to the Manchester Triage System
CPD Accreditation:
- 30 CPD Hours
- Accredited by CPDUK
- Certificate issued upon completion
