The Critical Trauma Nursing Course 2026

You’ll learn how to:

• Explore the importance and structure of trauma systems across the country and how they impact patient outcomes
• Perform a systematic primary survey to rapidly identify and manage life-threatening conditions
• Understand various trauma mechanisms and anticipate injury patterns for effective care
• Examine how team roles, communication, and collaboration influence patient care and safety
• Discover key principles for safely managing patients with head and spinal trauma

A highlight of the program is an exclusive guided walk-through The Alfred Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre, Australia’s busiest and most renowned trauma facility.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for nurses of all experience levels working in metropolitan, regional, or rural health settings, including non-trauma hospitals, who want to enhance their confidence and capability in trauma assessment, management, and teamwork.