News, Events, Professional Development

News and training opportunities from Trauma Service BC.
Three STAN learning modules now available online

The Specialist Trauma Advisory Network (STAN), an advisory group and oversight network of clinical specialists for complex trauma care across BC, have uploaded three learning modules on PHSA's Learning Hub. These modules, available free of charge,  ensures that clinicians have the clinical knowledge and guidance to care for patients who have sustained injuries. Learners can earn up to .75 Mainpro+ credits per course. Currently available are: 

These STAN modules are offered in additon to the existing trauma team activation criteria  self-directed course offered on the same platform.​

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B.C. Physical Trauma Survivors’ Day – Kim's Story

Physical Trauma Survivors Day, marked in B.C. each October 17, raises awareness of prevention, treatment and recovery from traumatic physical injuries. Read about Kim Ferraro's experience of physical trauma and recovery. You can also read Sandy's story from 2022.
Read the story

Be water smart: Drowning is preventable
Over 70 British Columbians die in preventable water-related incidents each year. July 17-23 is National Drowning Prevention Week, which aims to bring awareness and education to prevent drowning. 

Read the story

 

Events & professional development:

Training opportunities

Current training opportunities are listed below.

 

Provides the skills and knowledge to treat life-threatening injuries. Designed for doctors who care for injured patients.

Provider courses are also offered at Vancouver Coastal Health, Interior Health and Fraser Health. Find out more info about all ATLS courses on this page.

Upcoming sessions:

 

The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is a one-and-a-half day course designed to improve trauma patient outcomes by providing nurses with foundational trauma knowledge, skills, and a systematic Trauma Nursing Process to guide trauma patient care.

Courses offered include:

  • ​More info coming soon.

 

‎Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care Canada (EPICC) Trauma - 2025 Courses

 
Three Specialist Trauma Advisory Network (STAN) courses are available on PHSA's Learning Hub for any interested individuals to complete, and are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development department at UBC:

The three courses are as follows:

Each course is eligible for up to .75 Mainpro+ credits. ​


Additional learning opportunities & events

 
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VGH Trauma Education Day: Geriatric Trauma Focus

Rural Emergency Care: Evidence Based Strategies for Critical Care Scenarios TAC Conference: Readiness & Response in a Changing World 
  • Date: April 22-24, 2026
  • Time: All day
  • Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary
  • More Info: A call for abstracts is open until December 19, 2025.​​

Trauma Rounds
Fraser Health Trauma Rounds
VGH Trauma Rounds

Join VGH every Tuesday at noon for VGH Trauma Rounds (via Zoom).

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