Introduction

Gunshot injuries are one of the most common injury patterns in conflict settings, with civilians becoming more vulnerable in 21st-century armed conflicts. Gunshot injuries are high-energy injuries which can cause significant tissue damage, paralysis or death. The extent of the injury depends on a number of factors. Rehabilitation professionals should have an understanding of the potential consequences of gunshot injuries and appropriate management strategies throughout each phase of rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes. This course provides an overview of the impact of gunshot injuries and lists key knowledge areas for rehabilitation professionals. Before this course, you might find it helpful to complete Zafer Altunbezel's Evidence-Based Pain Assessment in Displaced Persons and Evidence-Based Management of Pain for Displaced Persons.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• differentiate between high-, medium- and low-velocity firearms in terms of their wounding potential and injury classification based on the type of firearm and the Gustilo-Anderson classification system
• describe the general mechanism of injury in gunshot injuries, key factors that impact injury severity, common primary injuries and at least three secondary complications
• list at least three skills and knowledge areas necessary for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with gunshot injuries

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Zafer Altunbezel: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.