HLTH3013 - Trauma First Response (TFR)

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Trauma First Response (TFR) is a one-day, 8-hour course that follows a curriculum provided by the National Association of EMTs and American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS CoT). The TFR course is geared towards providers at the EMR level. TFR teaches EMRs key principles in assessment of the mechanism, anatomy, and nature of traumatic injuries, and instructs first responders on appropriate treatment priorities. Participants in this course will be better prepared to optimize their important role in the state trauma system.

Non-state licensed and/or non-EMS providers may be admitted at the discretion of the course instructor/coordinator (these outside providers may reach the course instructor/coordinator using contact information provided within the course detail).

Learner Outcomes

Understand the kinematics of trauma
Appreciate the opportunities for EMR involvement in both primary and secondary injury prevention
Consider national, state, and local criteria for trauma triage og both single and multiple patient incidents
Conduct a systematic rapid trauma assessment
Expand knowledge of various types of traumatic injuries, and build skills for their management

Notes

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE WAITLISTED FOR A CLASS, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL IF THERE IS AN OPENING. YOU WILL HAVE 48 HOURS FROM THE TIME OF THE EMAIL SENT TO ENROLL VIA THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE EMAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR ACCOUNT IS ONE THAT IS CHECKED REGULARLY/DAILY.

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Prerequisites

Enrollment as an EMR student, or practicing as an EMR or EMT