Gun and Knife Injuries

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GKIEMS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe how various types of firearms influence gunshot injuries.
Identify at least three factors that make each stab wound unique.
Discuss management of penetrating trauma wounds, including the importance of reporting to the appropriate authorities.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Traumatic Injuries

Traumatic Injuries

Section 3: Firearms: Influences on Injuries

Firearms: Influences on Injuries

Section 4: Stab Wounds

Stab Wounds

Section 5: Areas of Involvement

Areas of Involvement

Section 6: Management and Reporting

Management and Reporting

Section 7: Clinical Vignette

Wounded William

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN

Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.