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Children’s Advanced Trauma (CAT) Course

Working in paediatric surgery, critical care, anaesthesia or paediatric emergency medicine? Want to feel more confident in managing Paediatric Trauma?

13 Apr

Sheffield Children's Hospital, 13th April 2016

Sheffield Children’s Hospital April 13-14 2016

Working in paediatric surgery, critical care, anaesthesia or paediatric emergency medicine?
Want to feel more confident in managing Paediatric Trauma?

Day 1 (lunch provided)

AM: Lectures on the essentials and tips of how to manage and lead in major/ polytrauma in children. Interactive sessions allowing the candidates to discuss the priorities, dilemmas and latest developments in trauma resuscitation. Skills marketplace including splinting, chest drains and emergency room thoracotomy.

PM: Immersive simulations and team debriefs

Evening: Course meal for candidates and trainers (Included in course fee)

Day 2 (lunch provided)

AM: Lectures on specific trauma categories including head, spine, abdomen, chest and limb trauma, difficult situations and investigations in major trauma.

PM: Immersive simulations and team debriefs

For further information, please email [email protected]

You can find course info at https://www.facebook.com/CATcourse and

http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/about-us/careers-and-opportunities/cat-course.html

Or download the CAT course April 13 &14 application form

There is very limited availability. Candidates are advised to secure places ASAP.

To secure a place, complete the attached application form and send with a cheque for the full amount of £175 (£120 for Sheffield rotation trainees) payable to ‘APLS Sheffield’ (this is the full course fee and is non-refundable) to:

Emergency Department Secretaries

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH