Rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization techniques for acute trauma and medical emergencies.
About this course
This course prepares students to manage acute and critical care scenarios in emergency settings. You will learn to quickly assess patients, prioritise care based on severity, and apply stabilisation techniques for trauma and medical emergencies. The curriculum covers rapid triage, essential emergency pharmacology, and effective handover communication.
Classes are delivered through a mix of theory, simulation lab practice, and case-based learning. You will work in teams to simulate real-world emergency responses, building the confidence and clinical judgement needed for acute care nursing.
Who takes this course
This course is a required component of the following programs:
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- NURS 1580 Health Assessment Techniques
- NURS 2350 Medication Administration Safety
- NURS 1520 Mental Health Nursing I
Learning outcomes
- Perform rapid primary and secondary assessments on patients presenting with acute trauma.
- Apply triage principles to prioritise patient care in high-volume emergency situations.
- Demonstrate stabilization techniques for common medical emergencies and injuries.
- Communicate effectively with emergency medical services and hospital intake teams.
- Utilise emergency equipment and pharmacological interventions safely under supervision.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical skills assessment (OSCE) | 40 |
| Case study analysis | 20 |
| Midterm examination | 20 |
| Final comprehensive examination | 20 |