Minor Injuries

Increasing numbers of patients with injuries are accessing primary care services. This 4 day programme equips students with the key skills to assess a range of minor injuries safely. Students will be taught using a systematic approach, with the skills being suitable for the minor injuries, walk in centre or primary care setting. A combination of interactive lectures, workshops and skills practice are delivered by an experienced nurse practitioner, using a common sense view backed by best evidence.

• Recognise and examine key musculo-skeletal structures systematically
• Define the criteria for x ray
• Follow evidence based guidelines for the assessment and management of injuries
• Assess and outline care of eye problems
• Assess and treat acute wounds
• Recognise their own levels of competence in practice

• Mechanisms and definitions
• Hand and upper limb
• Lower limb and ottowa criteria
• Head and neck injury
• Eye problems
• Acute wound care and closure

No formal assessment. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshops.