Abstract:
Trauma is a leading cause of death in people under the age of 45 and fourth leading cause of death overall for all ages.1 The American College of Surgeons has created several course geared to advance trauma practice not only in the U.S. but globally.2 In this CE/CME webinar, Dr Luis Llerena will discuss valuable simulation methodology used to enhance trauma training while adhering to adult learning theory. Malcolm Knowles developed the concept of Adult Learning Theory in 1973.3 This theory holds that adults learn by having engagement and respect during training. Specific trauma courses presented at one major university simulation center will serve as the example. The specific trauma courses discussed will be the following: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM), Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET), Trauma Team training, In situ training, and Disaster course. These courses faced significant obstacles to learner groups, instructors, and deployment. This webinar will describe solutions that were implanted.
References:
- ASST Trauma Facts
- ACS Trauma Education
- Knowles, Malcolm. (1973) The adult learner: A neglected species. Gulf Publishing Company
Learning Objectives:
- Define adult learning theory as it pertains to designing trauma simulation training.
- Discuss best practice for simulation design.
- Describe specific strategies to overcome learner, instructor, and system obstacles common to trauma courses.