The course is targeted for entry-level trauma registrars. It is also a useful tool for any professional interested in trauma data management. This course is designed to provide basic background information in anatomy and medical terminology, computer technology and coding and scoring. Additionally, this course will provide fundamental instruction on chart abstraction, standard reports, and process and quality improvement. Confidentiality and disclosure issues will also be addressed during this seminar.
Practical experience is provided through hands-on laboratory sessions.
Again, this is a very basic seminar targeted at the entry-level trauma registrar. It satisfies the requirements of the Clinical Data Management, Technology and Performance Improvement core education content area. This course is also approved for 12.9 Nursing Continuing Education Hours.