Emergency Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries

This structured educational programme provides Emergency Medicine practitioners with essential competencies in the acute management of musculoskeletal injuries, encompassing diagnostic evaluation, procedural interventions, and post-procedural care in accordance with current evidence-based practice and RCEM curriculum standards. The comprehensive training programme is designed to enhance clinical skills through a blended learning approach, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience across ten specialized modules covering the most common musculoskeletal emergencies encountered in Emergency Departments.

Blended Learning Approach: Incorporates didactic teaching, case-based learning, simulation training, video-enhanced learning, and clinical supervision
Comprehensive Curriculum: Ten specialized modules covering shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle dislocations and fractures, plus mandibular dislocation management
Procedural Sedation Training: Dedicated module on safe sedation and analgesia practices with national guideline compliance
Multi-Modal Assessment: MCQ examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), and Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)
High-Fidelity Simulation: Hands-on practice using anatomical models and standardized patients
Evidence-Based Content: Current best practices aligned with RCEM curriculum standards
Flexible Target Audience: Designed for Emergency Medicine trainees (ST1-6), consultants, SAS doctors, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Expert Faculty: Video demonstrations with expert commentary and consultant mentorship opportunities
Safety-Focused: Emphasis on risk stratification, contraindications, and complication management
Practical Skills Integration: Real-world application through bedside teaching and clinical supervision

Clinical Assessment Competency: Systematic evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries using structured history-taking, physical examination, and appropriate imaging modalities
Procedural Excellence: Evidence-based reduction techniques for common dislocations and fracture manipulations with appropriate patient safety measures
Risk Management Skills: Identification of indications, contraindications, and potential complications associated with emergency musculoskeletal interventions
Safe Sedation Practice: Delivery of procedural sedation and analgesia in accordance with national guidelines and safety standards
Integrated Care Delivery: Implementation of systematic post-procedural care pathways, including appropriate imaging, immobilisation, and referral protocols
Specialized Technique Proficiency: Mastery of multiple reduction methods including Stimson, Hennepin, Allis, Bigelow techniques across different anatomical sites
Emergency Recognition: Ability to identify time-critical conditions such as knee dislocation with vascular compromise
Professional Development: Enhanced competencies suitable for career progression and continuing professional development
Quality Assurance: Skills meeting RCEM accreditation standards with appropriate certification and CPD credits
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Improved understanding of referral pathways and scope of practice differentiation between Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic specialties.
After completing this course, you’ll have the opportunity to take our proprietary mock exam to demonstrate your understanding. Successfully completing it earns you a certificate celebrating your accomplishment.

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