Minnesota Statewide Trauma System 
Educational Resources

Trauma Education for Hospital Nurses

The Trauma Education for Hospital Nurses are a series of 12 modules. This is an optional tool for use by hospitals which meet the Trauma Education requirements for inpatient nurses. This series of e-learning can be taken at any time. 

To download the e-learning modules onto your hospital's learning management system, please submit a request for access form.

Objectives:

Trauma Education for Hospital Nurses Course Objectives (PDF)

Trauma Program 101

All trauma program leaders (trauma program managers/coordinators, medical directors/medical advisors, CEO/administrators) of Level 3 and Level 4 Trauma Hospitals are encouraged to attend. Nursing Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be offered.

Objectives:

• Overview of the State Trauma System
• Trauma System designation criteria
• Trauma performance improvement (PI) concepts
• Educational opportunities and networking for continuous growth of Trauma Programs

Performance Improvement Series

A Performance Improvement (PI) series will follow the Trauma Program 101 Course. This PI series is intended to be an interactive and in-depth learning of the topics introduced at the 101 course.

While the Trauma Program 101 Course and the PI series can be taken in sequential order, it's not necessary. Take these courses as you can. All of these offerings will be repeated on an ongoing basis.

Level 3 Criteria Review Sessions - NEW

We will be reviewing the new Level 3 trauma hospital designation criteria using the criteria crosswalk tool. 

Recent changes and implementation timelines will be highlighted.

Level 4 Criteria Review Sessions - NEW

We will be reviewing the new Level 4 trauma hospital designation criteria using the criteria crosswalk took. 

Recent changes and implementation timelines will be highlighted.

Trauma Medical Director (TMD) Orientation

This virtual training is an optional orientation for the Trauma Medical Director/Co-TMD role. This will include a presentation with time for questions and answers. Registration is not required to attend.

Objectives:

• Trauma System overview
• Introduction to the TMD role
• Understanding Designation Criteria
• Basics of the PI Review Process
• Share Resources
  • Education Opportunities
  • MDH Trauma staff support
  • Trauma System website

Non-MDH educational resources

• American College of Surgeons ATLS Courses
• Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) (calsprogram.org)
• Emergency Nurses Association CATN, ENPC and TNCC Course Schedules