This 3 CME-accredited online course (via Zoom) will be held on 6 April 2026 from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm KSA time.
The course provides a comprehensive overview of prehospital trauma assessment and management using a patient-journey approach. Participants will explore trauma care from roadside life-saving interventions through transport, hospital transition, and rehabilitation.
The program emphasizes systematic trauma assessment, clinical decision-making, effective communication and handover, and trauma system integration. Through interactive lectures, case-based discussions, and multidisciplinary perspectives, participants will enhance their ability to deliver safe, evidence-based trauma care while understanding how early decisions influence long-term patient outcomes.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
· Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, General Practice
· General Surgery
· Trauma Surgeons & Trauma Specialists
· ICU, Emergency & Disaster Nurses
· EMS Professionals & Paramedics
· Respiratory Therapists
· Physiotherapists & Rehabilitation Specialists
· Healthcare Administrators & Emergency Managers
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Ateeq Omar M Almuwallad - Assistant Professor and Senior Specialist in Emergency Medical Services, holding a PhD in Trauma Science. Expert in prehospital trauma care, trauma systems, and injury outcomes, with extensive international research experience and multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading emergency medicine journals.
Dr. Ibrahim Althagafi - Assistant Professor in Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine, specializing in mass gathering health, disaster preparedness, and healthcare system resilience. Experienced in leading large-scale EMS operations during Hajj and contributing to international public health emergency response and research.
Dr. Naif Mohammad Harthi - Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services and Specialist Paramedic, holding a PhD in Population Health focused on trauma care and trauma systems. Expert in prehospital trauma, geriatric trauma, triage, and system development, with strong research, education, and clinical leadership experience.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Identify key principles of systematic prehospital trauma assessment, including scene safety, primary survey, secondary survey, and ongoing reassessment.
- Apply appropriate prehospital trauma management interventions based on mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and clinical priorities.
- Analyze how early prehospital decisions impact downstream hospital management, patient outcomes, and rehabilitation needs.
- Demonstrate improved communication and structured handover practices to support continuity of trauma care across care transitions.
- Recognize the role of prehospital providers within the broader trauma system, including their contribution to recovery, rehabilitation, and quality improvement.
