Pan London Major Trauma Therapists Development Framework
Each network has local orientation and training opportunities for therapists working with major trauma patients. The Pan London rehabilitation education group has also devised a simple framework to guide therapists who may be new to the field of trauma care, in their development of trauma-related knowledge and skills.
This development framework is suggested for therapists working with patients in a major trauma system setting:
The BSRM adapted Pan London Rehabilitation Group Domains for Major Trauma Therapists
This document was reconfigured for use by major trauma therapists as part of their ongoing development. The domains cover: Knowledge, Skills and Performance; Safety and Quality; and Communication, Partnership and Teamwork.
Download Domains for Major Trauma Therapists
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
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
Rehabilitation and Function post Trauma Short Course (RaFT course)
*2024 dates will be announced when released.
Please consider joining the London Trauma School register for updates about upcoming trainings.
Rehabilitation and function post Trauma three-day short course is aimed at AHPs working with trauma patients in an MTC, TU or community setting.
This programme was developed by the pan London Trauma Rehabilitation group and is delivered by the London Trauma School https://www.londontraumaschool.com/
Course content
Day 1 - Trauma systems, networks, national audits and governance. Management of poly trauma and the implication on rehabilitation assessment, pathways, multi team and agency working.
Day 2 - Psychological Implications of trauma rehabilitation and the physiology of healing following major trauma.
Day 3 - After trauma recovery and return to meaningful activity and the future of major trauma systems, research and evaluation for improvement
Previous Courses
St. George University of London Professional Educational
Major Trauma Rehab Skills Course
April 3 & 4, 2023
Email therapiescourses@stgeorges.nhs.uk for a booking form
St. George University of London Professional Educational
Traumatic Brain Injury (Hybrid)
June 14, 2023
For more details please go to: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/professional-education/short-courses
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: Ongoing Events
Trauma Care: Ongoing Events
https://www.traumacare.org.uk/
Trauma Care: Webinars : Ongoing Events
https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaCareCharity/featured
Previous Conferences and Training
Queen Marys Hospital Roehampton amputation training
A 4 day course is usually run in the Spring – April/May, and a 2 day course is 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
St Georges ‘The Nuts and bolts of rehabilitation after external fixation’
Contact: Therapies.Courses@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Last Updated in 2019: Please contact them directly for more information
