Trauma STN: Neck Trauma

Friday, June 9, 2023, 8:00 AM - Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 8:00 AM

The activity is focused on providing learners the knowledge of neck trauma. The different mechanism of injury that impact the anatomical region of the neck, and how to identify and treat neck trauma in patients. The modules go through the steps of neck trauma and where to begin when it’s present in patient’s whose present at your facility.

1. Recognize the mechanism of injury and associated injury patterns across the spectrum of neck trauma.
2. Assess for the soft and hard symptoms of neck trauma.
3. Identify the diagnostic modalities used to evaluate patients with neck trauma.
4. Discuss the medical and nursing interventions appropriate for the management of the patient with neck trauma.

In support of improving patient care, Maine Medical Center (MMC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. MMC can accredit continuing education activities with the following credit types: Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and American Psychological Association (APA). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) 

DISCLOSURE:
All planners, faculty, and other in control of the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (i.e., commercial organizations).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), IPCE - Interprofessional Continuing Education (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MaineHealth adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.