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What is the ETC?

The ETC course runs over 2.5 days and is predominantly practical based learning. 

Experienced faculty

All our faculty are senior clinical staff from multi disciplinary specialities. With a named mentor throughout the course, you will be well supported. 

Course Dinner

Included in your course fee is a course meal attended by candidates and faculty, providing an opportunity to relax together as a team. 

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Sim/Scenario

Based on small group working, 85% of our course is taught in Sim/scenario workshops, each focusing on specific areas related to trauma, and growing in complexity as the course progresses. 

Mentors

Throughout the course you will be supported by a personal mentor. They will meet with you each day, and are there to support you. 

Assessment

Through a combination of continuous assessment throughout the course and summative assessment on the final day you will be assessed on technical skills and team leadership. There is no written exam.

ETC Manual

In preparation for your course, and for future reference, you are required to read the online course manual.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

 Excellent variety of specialties among the faculty, providing a great breadth of experience to share with us.

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UK, 2025

Excellent course, with amazing faculty I learned so much from every workshop even though I do this on a day to day basis

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UAE, 2025

Really succeeds in instilling good, clear communication as being central to trauma resuscitation.

Fantastic, experienced faculty.

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Rotterdam, 2025

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10/10 - learned a lot and feel myself more comfortable to handle in real life​

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Wilrijk, Belgium. 2025

ETC teaches candidates in small groups to ensure everyone can maximise their learning potential. Over 2.5 days candidates will cover multiple scenarios including:

  • Abdominal trauma

  • Airway management 

  • Head injury

  • Paediatric trauma

  • Shock

  • Spinal Injury

  • Thoracic trauma

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Technical skills are taught alongside non-technical skills to support your development as an effective member or leader of the trauma team. 

Once successfully completed, you will be registered as an ETC Provider for 5 years following your course.

NB: The ETC will cover skills relevant to all senior clinical staff within the trauma team. Successful completion of the course does not licence you to undertake such skills and you must practice within your scope of professional conduct within your clinical setting

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