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Clinical Education

We offer a variety of courses aimed towards professional development for Queen’s clinical providers and community partners at other health care facilities who specialize in trauma care. These classes are taught by our clinical providers and providers from partnering associations.

Rural Trauma Team Development Course

Developed by the American College of Surgeons, this course emphasizes a team approach to the initial evaluation of trauma patients at a rural facility. This is a one-day course, which includes both interactive lectures as well as team scenarios.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the Rural Trauma Team Development Course.

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses

The Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) program is an advanced two-day course for experienced nurses working in the prehospital setting, emergency department, critical care unit, and operating room who wish to increase their knowledge and practical skills in managing critically injured trauma patients. The ATCN course is taught alongside the Advanced Trauma Life Support Course.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the ATCN program or the Society of Trauma Nurses.

2024 Course Schedule

  • Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 (ATCN Refresher Course)

  • Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 (ATCN Hybrid Course)

  • Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 (ATCN Hybrid Course)

  • Friday, November 15th, 2024 (ATCN Refresher Course)

Advanced Trauma Life Support

The Advanced Trauma Life Support Student Course (ATLS) presents a concise approach to assessing and managing multiply injured patients. The program provides doctors with techniques that are comprehensive and easily adaptable to fit their needs. The course was developed by The American College of Surgeons and its Committee on Trauma.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the ATLS Student Course or the American College of Surgeons.

2024 Course Schedule

  • Thursday & Friday February 8th & 9th, 2024
  • Friday, March 1st, 2024 (Refresher Course)
  • Thursday & Friday June 20th & 21st, 2024
  • Friday, November 8th, 2024 (Refresher Course)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) was developed to provide nurses with the knowledge and psychomotor skills to properly assess and care for children with acute illnesses or injuries. The program uses evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for high-risk populations. Topics that are covered include:

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course or the Emergency Nurses Association.

2024 Course Schedule

  • Monday & Tuesday February 12th & 13th, 2024
  • Monday & Tuesday March 4th & 5th, 2024
  • Monday & Tuesday May 6th & 7th, 2024
  • Thursday & Friday June 13th & 14th, 2024
  • Monday & Tuesday September 9th & 10th, 2024
  • Monday & Tuesday, November 18th & 19th, 2024

Trauma Nursing Core Course

The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is a fifteen-day program that prepares nurses to assess and implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes. The program provides knowledge of how to stabilize life-threatening injuries based on current evidence-based practices. Topics that are covered include:

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the TNCC.

2024 Course Schedule

  • Monday & Tuesday February 26th & 27th, 2024 

  • Monday & Tuesday November 4th & 5th, 2024 

  • Monday & Tuesday December 4th & 5th 2024

Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

The Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) course is a two-day program for inpatient trauma nurses. Classes are designed to expand the knowledge base and critical thinking skills of nurses who work with the traumatically injured patients along the continuum of care.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about TCAR Education Programs.

Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)

Affiliated with the Trauma Care After Resuscitation Education Programs, the Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) course is a two-day broad based program designed to expand the knowledge base and critical thinking skills of nurses who primarily care for children.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about TCAR Education Programs and the PCAR course.

ASSET- Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma

The Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) course is a one-day cadaver-based program for mid-level and senior surgical residents, trauma and acute care surgical fellows, or surgeons who wish to undertake a review of anatomy. The program follows a modular, body region approach, focusing on exposures in five key anatomic areas: neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. Each section begins with a short, case-based overview, followed by a hands-on exposure performed by students under the guidance of faculty. The program was created by the American College of Surgeons.

For course locations, class times and sign-ups, please email Tina “TJ” Donayri, Clinical Coordinator at cdonayri@queens.org.

Learn more about the ASSET course or the American College of Surgeons.