The rehabilitation in Major Trauma short course is aimed at AHPs working with trauma patients in an MTC, TU or community setting. The course led by Natalie Marroney, Major Trauma Lead Therapist, St Marys Hospital and is delivered by therapists and clinicians from across the pan London Major Trauma System.
More details for the 2021 course to follow.....
Course Resources
Presentation and learning resources
Rehabilitation Prescription: what data can do for you
MT Rehabilitation Prescription guidance
How are funding decisions made in the NHS
Critical Care Framework Major Trauma Nursing
Clinical Governance Presentation Davina Richardson
Educational Competencies for Trauma Nursing
Useful courses and training links for therapists working in major trauma:
Management of Spinal Cord Injuries
Respiratory Information for SCI (conferences and training)
Vestibular training for therapists
Self-management after Brain Injury
Trauma rehabilitation conference
Queen Marys Hospital Roehampton amputation training
A 4 day course is usually run in the Spring – April/May, and a 2 day course is usually run in October.
The 4 day course. This comprehensive course is designed for therapists and nurses who are working with amputees on a regular basis. The course covers post-operative care,pain management, pre-prosthetic management, prosthetic considerations for all levels; aims of gait re-education and gait training. There are several practical sessions to assess and interact with amputees. There is the opportunity to participate in the full 4 days of the course or just selected individual days. Cost £400
The 2 day course. This course is designed for therapists and nurses as an introduction to the care of the lower limb amputee, predominantly the dysvascular/diabetic amputee. Areas covered will include: post-operative care, prosthetic considerations for each level; aims of gait re-education. There will be opportunities to interact with amputees. Cost £200. Contact: Sarah.smith2@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Stress management and psychological care
There are many good courses available for personal stress management through websites such as Breathworks ; Headspace, Action for Happiness and Mindfulness UK
