TaRTS is a new concept in delivering in-house training in the management of the trauma patient for nurses, junior doctors and allied health professionals working in Trauma Units. It is the first UK course that is fully curriculum mapped to the National Major Trauma Nursing Group Level 1 Clinical Competency Framework. We provide all the evidence-based resources and guidance you need to successfully deliver this tried, tested and trusted course to your team in-house.
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What is TaRTS ?
What TaRTS is all about....TaRTS provides a framework for delivering optimal care to injured patients who present to the Trauma Unit. The TaRTS concept has been adopted by the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network. It has been internally and externally peer reviewed and has received endorsement from the Chair of the RCN Emergency Care Association. There is also significant interest from Trauma Units in other Major Trauma Networks across the UK. TaRTS conveys key learning in: - the management of the multiply injured major trauma patient - the approach to patients who may present to the ED with occult injury - adaptations to the approach for groups of patients with specific needs - overview of UK Major Trauma systems and the role of Trauma Units within the trauma network - human factors and team-working, with emphasis on the concept of 'exemplary followership' The one day course format includes: - interactive and fully standardised lectures providing foundation knowledge in trauma care - clinical skills stations to practice key procedures - team moulages where candidates perform in their usual clinical role - structured debriefs with a focus on communication and cognitive processes - small group discussions to explore the wider complexities of trauma care. Our resources are unique... - presentations, moulages, skills and discussions are fully standardised and curriculum mapped - the content is relevant to all Trauma Units regardless of geographical location - the learning is applicable to the wider multi-disciplinary team - it is deliverable at any site with basic educational resources - the course requires minimal faculty training for delivery Benefits of TaRTS
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Licencing Information
To purchase a licence click here It is important to register your in-house TaRTS course with us. Only the courses registered with us and documented on this page are official TaRTS approved courses. A list of the official approved courses can be found here About the Team
We are the TaRTS development group who has worked hard over the last year to bring you the first Level 1 Trauma course in the UK which is mapped to the NMTNG competencies and provides an introduction to trauma for nurses. We are proud to be truly multidisciplinary in the spirit of the course. Course developers: Dr Alexandra Danecki Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Clinical Lead for Major Trauma, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Special interests include: Major trauma, MAJAX, critical care, human factors, multidisciplinary education Dr Joel Copperthwaite Emergency Department Simulation Fellow, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Special interests include: Human factors, improving access to cost-effective education, silver trauma With support from: Jonathan Carter Emergency Department Charge Nurse, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Dr Michael Cooke Emergency Medicine Trainee, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Andy Green Emergency Department Charge Nurse, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Andy Spink Acute Care Clinical Educator, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Zoe Cottam Senior Operating Department Practitioner, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Dr Martin Kelsey Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Dr Ben Wetherell Anaesthetics Trainee, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust About Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning health care provider of high quality, personalised acute, elective, community and specialist care for a population of over 220,000 people from a widespread area covering 700 square miles within North and West Yorkshire and parts of Lancashire. The Trust has an impressive track record in delivering in-hospital care. Airedale has been named as one of the CHKS Top 40 Hospitals for the last seven years, and is one of only five Trusts shortlisted this year for the CHKS Top Hospitals Patient Safety Award 2018, a prestigious accolade which we previously won in 2012. The award recognises outstanding performance in providing a safe hospital environment for patients. Feedback from candidates and observers
"Great day on the TaRTS course. [The faculty] did a fantastic job delivering the content" -Mel Hartley, TaRTS Candidate. ED sister. August 2021 "Really great to see so much enthusiasm for trauma training. So much learning and empowerment for our team. Great to see the most junior candidates shine" -Dr Alexandra Danecki, Trauma Lead. August 2021 "...extremely informative day, refreshed on a lot of things and learnt a lot of new things too. Great team, thanks to them all." - David Haston. TaRTS Candidate. 4th May 2017 "Great day. Needed by all emergency nurses. Train to develop competence and confidence." - Janet Youd. Chair of the RCN Emergency Care Association. 6th June 2017 "It is clear that a tremendous amount of work has gone into the course. You and your team need to be congratulated for your sterling work." - Ahmed Akhtar. EM Consultant, Trauma Lead, Bradford Royal Infirmary. 4th May 2017 |