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Trauma Surgery Basics

Coursera · Healthcare Training Provider · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.8/5

Champ rating

8.8/10

Duration

7 weeks, 5 hours/week

Classes

45

Learn fundamental principles and techniques of trauma surgery for acute injury management. Master assessment, resuscitation, surgical approaches, and complications management for trauma patients.

What you'll get

Apply trauma surgery principles and protocols

Assess and manage acute trauma patients

Understand surgical approaches for trauma injuries

Manage complications and post-operative care

Collaborate in multidisciplinary trauma teams

Fit

Best for

Nurses

Healthcare Aides

Fitness Trainers

Counselors

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Medical or nursing background strongly recommended

Pricing

Free to audit, $59 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

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