Thanks to this 100% online Master's Degree, you will be able to provide top-quality assistance in trauma procedures and optimize patients' long-term quality of life” 

The rehabilitation process in trauma care not only involves the physical recovery of the patient but also their adaptation to the temporary or permanent limitations resulting from the injury. In this context, the nursing professional plays a crucial role, as they are responsible for health education, treatment adherence, and emotional support for the patient. Implementing self-care strategies, along with effective coordination with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, is essential for improving the patient's functional recovery.  However, the lack of standardized protocols and variability in care can negatively impact clinical outcomes. 

For this reason, TECH Global University launches a revolutionary Master's Degree in Trauma Nursing. The academic itinerary covers content from primary care to specialized care, including emergency services, hospitalization units, and the operating room, which is often the most complex and least understood area, addressed holistically with the collaboration of various specialists. The program includes videos and clinical cases.

This program is designed to provide online instruction that equips students with both theoretical and practical knowledge, presented through high-quality multimedia content, expert-developed clinical case analysis, master classes, and video techniques. These resources enable the exchange of knowledge and experiences, maintaining and updating the professional level of participants, creating action protocols, and disseminating the most significant updates in the field. Through the online learning format, students will be able to organize their time and learning pace according to their personal schedules and will have access to the content from any computer or mobile device. 

This university qualification will instill a sense of security in your nursing practice, helping you to grow both personally and professionally” 

This Master's Degree in Trauma Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Nursing 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in medicine includes theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

You will provide specialized care in the post-operative phase of orthopedic and trauma surgeries, facilitating the recovery of patients.” 

The program features a faculty composed of professionals from the field of Trauma Nursing, who bring their work experience to the program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

You will administer medications and analgesic therapies to patients with musculoskeletal injuries, ensuring proper pain management” 

A curriculum based on the revolutionary Relearning methodology, which will allow you to consolidate complex concepts with efficiency and dynamism” 

The structure of the content has been designed by a team of experts from prestigious hospital centers, ensuring an up-to-date and high-quality approach to the management of trauma patients. Aware of the importance of innovation in learning, the latest educational technologies have been integrated to optimize teaching. This program provides evidence-based knowledge, ensuring that the specialist acquires advanced skills in the care and management of patients with traumatic pathologies, from the acute phase to recovery, with the goal of enhancing clinical practice and delivering excellent care. 

You will assist in performing trauma procedures, including fracture reductions, application of bandages, and the placement of immobilization devices” 

Module 1. Assessment and Diagnosis of the Trauma Patient for Nursing

1.1. Musculoskeletal Examination for Nursing
1.2. Medical History and Personal Interview

1.2.1. Anamnesis
1.2.2. Key Questions: Start, duration, frequency and location
1.2.3. Main Symptoms in Traumatology

1.2.3.1. Inflammatory Process

1.3. Objective Examination for Nursing

1.3.1. Inspection of Body Alignment and Gait
1.3.2. Musculotendinous Palpation
1.3.3. Examination of Reflexes
1.3.4. Active, Passive and Resisted Mobility

1.4. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Scapulohumeral Girdle

1.4.1. Inspection
1.4.2. Mobility Assessment (Active, Passive and Resisted)
1.4.3. Palpitation
1.4.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.5. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand

1.5.1. Inspection
1.5.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.5.3. Palpitation
1.5.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.6. Cervical and Thoracic Spine Assessment and Examination in Nursing

1.6.1. Inspection
1.6.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.6.3. Palpitation
1.6.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.7. Assessment and Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis for Nursing

1.7.1. Inspection
1.7.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.7.3. Palpitation
1.7.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.8. Hip Assessment and Diagnosis for Nursing

1.8.1. Inspection
1.8.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.8.3. Palpitation
1.8.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.9. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Knee Ankle and Foot

1.9.1. Inspection
1.9.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.9.3. Palpitation
1.9.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.10. Neurological Examination

Module 2. Nursing Care in Traumatic Pathology

2.1. Cutaneous and Musculoskeletal Traumas

2.1.1. Contusions and Trauma
2.1.2. Contusions and Injuries
2.1.3. Characterization of Scarring
2.1.4. Nursing Care in Different Wounds

2.2. Sprains and Dislocations

2.2.1. Diagnosis and Classification
2.2.2. Treatment Principles
2.2.3. Main Complications

2.3. Tendon Ruptures

2.3.1. Diagnosis and Classification
2.3.2. Treatment Principles
2.3.3. Main Complications

2.4. Amputations
2.5. Burns

2.5.1. Classification
2.5.2. Treatment and Complications
2.5.3. Nursing Care of Burns

2.6. Trauma to the Bones. Fractures in Adults

2.6.1. Diagnosis and Classification
2.6.2. Treatment Principles
2.6.3. Main Complications

2.7. Bone Trauma. Fractures in Pediatrics

2.7.1. Diagnosis and Classification
2.7.2. Treatment Principles and Complications

2.8. General Complications of Fractures

2.8.1. Fat Embolism Syndrome
2.8.2. Vascular-nerve Complications
2.8.3. Thromboembolism

2.9. Local Complications of Fractures

2.9.1. Compartment Syndrome
2.9.2. Delayed Consolidation and Vicious Consolidation
2.9.3. Sympathetic Reflex Dystrophy
2.9.4. Alteration of Longitudinal Bone Growth
2.9.5. Avascular Necrosis
2.9.6. Joint Stiffness, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis and Periarticular Ossification

2.10. Polyfractured and Trauma Patient

2.10.1. Severe Trauma Assessment
2.10.2. Post-Traumatic Shock (Hypovolemic, Neurogenic, Septic, Cardiogenic)
2.10.3. Nursing Care in the Different Types of Shock

2.11. Principles of Immobilization
2.12. Pharmacological Treatment

2.12.1. Calcium and Vitamin D
2.12.2. Inhibition of Bone Formation. Bisphosphonates. Calcitonin. Raloxifen
2.12.3. Bone Formation. Strontium Ranelate. Teriparatide

2.13. Principles of Fracture Rehabilitation

Module 3. Nursing Care in Non-Traumatic Pathology

3.1. Degenerative Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

3.1.1. Arthrosis
3.1.2. Arthropathies

3.2. Metabolic and Autoimmune Diseases

3.2.1. Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
3.2.2. Rheumatoid Arthritis

3.3. Mobility Limitations, Stiffness and Ankylosis
3.4. Neurological Injuries

3.4.1. Peripheral Nerve Injuries

3.5. Nerve Injuries due to Compression

3.5.1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
3.5.2. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

3.6. Infection in Trauma Care

3.6.1. Most Frequent Infections in Traumatology
3.6.2. Diagnostic Methods and Classification of Infections
3.6.3. Treatment and Prophylaxis of Infection
3.6.4. Osteomyelitis
3.6.5. Nursing Care in Locomotor System Infections

3.7. Pain in Traumatology

3.7.1. Diagnosis and Classification
3.7.2. Treatment Principles
3.7.3. Nursing Care in Pain Management

3.8. Inflammation Processes

3.8.1. Inflammatory Process
3.8.2. Main Treatments
3.8.3. Nursing Care in the Inflammatory Process

3.9. Prevention and Health Education in Non-Traumatic Pathologies
3.10. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Non-Traumatic Processes

Module 4. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in Spine Pathology

4.1. Anatomic-physiologic Refresher Course with the Biomechanics of the Spinal Column
4.2. Imaging and Diagnostic Techniques in the Spinal Column
4.3. Traumatic Spine Pathology

4.3.1. General Overview of Spinal Fractures
4.3.2. Traumatic Spinal Instability
4.3.3. Spinal Cord Injury. Evaluation and Management

4.4. Degenerative and Disc Pathology

4.4.1. Disc Herniation. Adjacent Disc Syndrome
4.4.2. Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures
4.4.3. Spinal Canal Stenosis
4.4.4. Ankylosing Spondylitis

4.5. Deformities

4.5.1. Scoliosis
4.5.2. Spondylolisthesis
4.5.3. Hyperkyphosis
4.5.4. Hyperlordosis

4.6. Infections of the Spine
4.7. Rheumatic Disorders of the Spine
4.8. Surgical Navigation and Neurophysiological Monitoring
4.9. Spine Rehabilitation
4.10. Conservative Treatment of the Spine

Module 5. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in the Pathology of the Upper Limb

5.1. Anatomical-physiological Refresher Course
5.2. Techniques of Diagnostic Imaging of the Upper Limb
5.3. Traumatic Pathology of the Shoulder Girdle

5.3.1. Clavicle Fractures and Dislocations
5.3.2. Humeral Fractures
5.3.3. Rotator Cuff Tears and Slap Lesions

5.4. Traumatic Pathology of the Elbow and Forearm

5.4.1. Olecranon and Radial Head Fractures
5.4.2. Post-Traumatic Stiffness

5.5. Traumatic Pathology of the Hand and Wrist

5.5.1. Metacarpal Fractures

5.6. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Scapulohumeral Girdle

5.6.1. Glenohumeral Arthrosis
5.6.2. Subacromial Syndrome
5.6.3. Shoulder Instability

5.7. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Elbow and Forearm

5.7.1. Arthrosis

5.8. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Hand
5.9. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of the Upper Limbs
5.10. Nursing Care of the Patient with Upper Limb Injuries

Module 6. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in Lower Limb Pathology

6.1. Anatomical-physiological Refresher Course
6.2. Techniques of Diagnostic Imaging of the Lower Limb
6.3. Traumatic Pelvis and Hip Pathology

6.3.1. Pelvis and Hip Fractures
6.3.2. Hip Dislocation

6.4. Traumatic Pathology of the Lower Limbs

6.4.1. Fractures of the Femur, Tibia and Fibula
6.4.2. Ankle and Foot Fractures

6.5. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Lower Limbs

6.5.1. Coxarthrosis
6.5.2. Gonarthrosis

6.6. Pathology of the Extensor Apparatus

6.6.1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament
6.6.2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament

6.7. Ankle Pathology
6.8. Foot Pathology
6.9. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of the Lower Limbs
6.10. Nursing Care in Pathologies of the Lower Limbs

Module 7. Nursing Care in Orthogeriatrics

7.1. Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis in the Elderly

7.1.1. Assessment Scales in the Elderly

7.2. Special Considerations for the Elderly Population

7.2.1. Home and Residential Care
7.2.2. Drug use in the Elderly

7.3. Major Geriatric Syndromes

7.3.1. Constipation and Urinary Incontinence
7.3.2. Mild Cognitive Impairment and Acute Confusional Syndrome
7.3.3. Malnutrition
7.3.4. Depression

7.4. Major Geriatric Syndromes in Trauma

7.4.1. Gait Disturbance (Orthopedics and Assistive Devices)
7.4.2. Falls as a Geriatric Syndrome
7.4.3. Sarcopenia

7.5. Prevention and Promotion of Musculoskeletal Health in the Elderly
7.6. Geriatric Surgical Patient

7.6.1. Prevention of Perioperative Complications in the Elderly Patient
7.6.2. Preparation for Intervention
7.6.3. Antithromboembolic Prophylaxis
7.6.4. Pathologies and Drugs Contraindicating Early Surgery

7.7. Postoperative Period in the Elderly in Traumatology

7.7.1. Anemia as a Prognostic Factor. Transfusion Saving Measures

7.8. Nursing Care of the Elderly with Traumatic Pathology
7.9. Nursing Care of the Elderly with no Traumatic Pathology

7.9.1. Care Plans for the Orthopedic Geriatric Patient

7.10. Principles of Physiotherapy in Geriatrics

Module 8. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in Musculoskeletal Tumors

8.1. Oncology in Traumatology
8.2. Primary Bone Tumors, Bone-forming

8.2.1. Primary Malignant Tumors
8.2.2. Primary Intermediate Tumors
8.2.3. Benign Primary Tumors

8.3. Primary Bone Tumors, Cartilage-forming

8.3.1. Chondrosarcoma
8.3.2. Condroblastoma

8.4. Giant Cell Tumor

8.4.1. Malignant Giant Cell Tumor
8.4.2. Intermediate Giant Cell Tumor
8.4.3. Benign Giant Cell Tumor

8.5. Malignant Round Cell Tumors (Bone Marrow)
8.6. Vascular Tumours

8.6.1. Malignant tumours
8.6.2. Intermediate Tumors
8.6.3. Benign Tumors

8.7. Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
8.8. Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
8.9. Bone Metastases
8.10. Nursing Care in Oncologic Patients in Trauma Orthopedic Surgery

Module 9. Nursing Care in the Trauma Surgery Operating Room

9.1. Asepsis and Antisepsis

9.1.1. Sterilization

9.2. Patient Positioning in the TOC Operating Room

9.2.1. Surgical Positions
9.2.2. Key Aspects of Placing the Patient in Proper Surgical Positioning

9.3. Surgical Ischemia

9.3.1. Application Methods
9.3.2. Complications and Contraindications of Ischemia

9.4. Anesthesia in Traumatology

9.4.1. Patient Monitoring
9.4.2. Main Anesthetic Techniques in Traumatology

9.5. Materials Used in the Traumatology Operating Room

9.5.1. Biomaterials
9.5.2. Metals, Polymers and Ceramics
9.5.3. Principles of Surgical Cementation

9.6. Bone Grafts and Tissue Bank

9.6.1. Biological Bone Grafts
9.6.2. Synthetic Bone Grafts
9.6.3. Tissue Bank. Bone and Tissue Explant

9.7. Instrumentation in the Main Traumatologic Surgical Techniques

9.7.1. Basic Instruments in Traumatology
9.7.2. Instruments in Osteosynthesis. The Surgical Reduction of Fractures
9.7.3. Instrumentation in Minimally Aggressive Techniques

9.8. Instrumentation in the Main Orthopedic Surgical Techniques

9.8.1. Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery
9.8.2. Instrumentation in Arthroplasty Surgery
9.8.3. Instrumentation in Spinal Surgery

9.9. Main Complications in the Trauma Operating Room

9.9.1. Complications of the Different Surgical Positions
9.9.2. Most Frequent Anesthetic Complications in the Trauma Operating Room
9.9.3. Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

9.10. Nursing Care in Surgical Patients in TOC

9.10.1. Surgical Checklist
9.10.2. Surgical Infection Project ZERO
9.10.3. Surgery in the Context of Covid-19 and Multidrug-Resistant Infections

Module 10. Nursing Care in Trauma Hospitalization

10.1. Assessment of Hospitalized Patients in the Traumatology Unit
10.2. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Patients in the Trauma Unit

10.2.1. Pharmacological Treatments
10.2.2. Use of Hot-Cold Therapies

10.3. Nursing Care for Postoperative TOC Patients

10.3.1. Nursing Care after Trauma Surgery
10.3.2. Nursing Care after Orthopedic Surgery
10.3.3. Nursing Care after Spine Surgery

10.4. Immobilization of Patients in the Different Trauma Processes

10.4.1. Safe Immobilization and Body Alignment Techniques
10.4.2. Effects of Immobilization
10.4.3. Assessment and Care of Patients in Splints and Casts
10.4.4. Assessment and Care of Patients with Skin and Skeletal Traction

10.5. Mobilization of Patients in Different Trauma Processes

10.5.1. Safe Mobilization Techniques
10.5.2. Lifting and Ambulation Techniques

10.6. Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Trauma Patients

10.6.1. General Concepts about Pressure Ulcers (PU´s)
10.6.2. Most used Scales

10.7. Nutrition in Trauma Patients

10.7.1. Nutritional Assessment in Trauma Patients
10.7.2. Use of Nutritional Supplements

10.8. Rapid Recovery Program in Trauma Surgery

10.8.1. Fast-Track Recovery (Rapid Recovery)

10.9. Inpatient Care Safety

10.9.1. RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
10.9.2. Recommendations for what “not to do”

10.10. Standardized Care Plans in OTS Hospitalization

10.10.1. Standard Plan: Disc Hernia
10.10.2. Standard Plan: Hip Fracture
10.10.3. Standard Plan: Knee Prosthesis

You will apply protocols for the prevention of Pressure Ulcers and Thromboembolism in patients with prolonged immobilization”