The European Trauma Course: Using experience to refine an educational initiative

Abstract

This article is an exploration of the process of the refinement of the instructor cadre development arising from the implementation of the European Trauma Course (ETC). Among the defining characteristics of the ETC is the team management of trauma and mechanisms for enabling information flow were complex and challenging. The article describes the response to this challenge.

The European Trauma Course: Transforming systems through training

“…The success of the ETC can be partly attributed to its innovative team-teaching approach, grounded in the principles of adult learning. 10 …”

“…Authentic simulation of a trauma team experience presents challenges. 10 The ETC has recognised the effectiveness of allowing uninterrupted teamwork during scenarios where team dynamics closely mirror real-life situations, creating a genuinely immersive resuscitation experience even with low-fidelity simulation. Notably, this sets the ETC apart from other life support courses where interruptions are common in providing the team with additional information.…”