About us
The European Trauma Course (ETC) is an innovative 2.5 days course for senior health care professionals involved in the reception and acute care of major trauma patients. ETC is accredited by:
- European resuscitation Council (ERC)
- European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA)
- European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
- European Society for Emergency Medicine (EuSEM).
Explore What We Have To Offer
Course Description
Centred around the initial reception of patients, the ETC provides predominantly
scenario-based training relevant to initial Resus room care, and embraces the Team Approach.
Course Format
The course runs over two and a half days and is designed for up to 24 candidates.
What Our Clients Say
“It’s a great course. It doesn’t try to make you do anything that seems unnatural in your role as a trauma team member.”
ETC Aberdeen – January 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent course, would definitely recommend.”
ETC Newcastle – Feb 2019
What Our Clients Say
“An excellent course – I already teach on several resuscitation courses and the ETC format and interspersing small group skill teaching with scenario teaching worked very well. In addition, it teaches and tests a far more realistic method of working compared to other courses.”
ETC Aberdeen – February 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Best course of this type I have been on.”
ETC Aberdeen – March 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent faculty, who were extremely supportive.”
ETC Aberdeen – March 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Very friendly, supportive faculty from the start to the end. Very well organised.”
ETC Southampton – March 2019
What Our Clients Say
“The course was full-on but enjoyable. I would highly recommend doing it.”
ETC Glasgow – May 2019
What Our Clients Say
“The instructors were friendly, knowledgeable and excellent teachers.”
ETC Glasgow – May 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Focus on scenarios and small group works rather than lectures is novel in life support course and a welcome deviation from the norm.”
ETC Glasgow – May 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent organisation from a fantastic faculty who were all incredibly helpful and approachable.”
ETC Birmingham – May 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent faculty – very experienced.”
ETC Salford – June 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent facilities and faculty.”
ETC London – July 2019
What Our Clients Say
“The emphasis on interpersonal communication and human factors in this practical setting really made feel I have improved my skills and team lead understanding.”
September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Amazingly supportive faculty and thoroughly enjoyable course with transferable skills as I work within the paediatric environment. Would definitely recommend this course.”
ETC Birmingham – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent course. Very well run. Very useful for my daily practice.”
ETC Birmingham – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Great course. Amongst the most useful I have done.”
ETC Aberdeen – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent course- very well taught, and of direct clinical benefit. Instructors were impressive. Very well organised. Thoroughly enjoyed.”
ETC Aberdeen – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent.”
ETC Hull – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“It was a very well organised course with excellent faculty. I learned a lot from it.”
ETC Hull – September 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Phenomenal.”
ETC Birmingham – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Highlights teamwork. Mentorship is unique to the course which I found useful and supportive Plenty of scenarios, so excellent practical experience.”
ETC Stoke on Trent – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“I liked the scenario-based teaching as opposed to lectures on a subject.”
ETC Stoke on Trent – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Brilliant and highly relevant.”
ETC Enniskillen – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“This was an exceptionally well-organised course.”
ETC Enniskillen – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Overall good course and well organized.”
ETC Enniskillen – October 2019
What Our Clients Say
“The instructors were really helpful and their feedback helped me progress.”
ETC Bristol – November 2019
What Our Clients Say
“The ETC is a really well-run course. Much more immersive and up to date than other courses.”
ETC Bristol – November 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent faculty.”
ETC Southampton – November 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Very practical for Emergency Medicine trainees and a great course.”
ETC Southampton – November 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Fantastic course, this course is by far the best provider course I have attended.”
ETC Coventry – December 2020
What Our Clients Say
“really interactive and well-developed course. thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt lots!”
ETC Coventry – December 2020
What Our Clients Say
“Very useful and relevant course. Good learning environment and faculty. Will definitely recommend to colleagues.”
ETC Newcastle – December 2019
What Our Clients Say
“This course was a fantastic experience, could not recommend highly enough.”
ETC Newcastle – December 2019
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent course – instructors were brilliant.”
ETC Newcastle – January 2020
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent course – instructors were brilliant and I liked the way that the groups we were working with changed every time.”
ETC Newcastle – January 2020
What Our Clients Say
“Fantastic quality course with enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors and a very high instructor to candidate ratio. Lots of informal tips from instructors and a great learning experience overall. Thank you very much.”
ETC Newcastle – January 2020
What Our Clients Say
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John Does, Doctor
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ETC provides state-of-the-art trauma training with a strong focus on team work and non-technical skills.
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The ETC is a hands on course where candidates spend 85% of their time practicing in scenario-based workshops.
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Candidates are trained in small groups simulating trauma teams working in a shock-room environment.