

The TOPIC course is taught in a one day interactive Modular Format, customized to best meet the needs of the individual trauma care provider participants who have varying levels of experience with trauma performance improvement. The course offers practical application for all Levels of trauma centers, from entry level to mature phase of program development. The Modules are taught with a focus on didactic, operational definitions, sample tools, case study examples and take home points.
TOPIC is offered by the Society of Trauma Nurses several times a year in various rotating locations. If you, your institution or professional organization are interested in having STN provide this course, in conjunction with your next conference or symposium or as a stand alone course, please contact Brian Doty at STN Headquarters.
Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been awarded 8.25 hours.
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Course Description
Program Information
 How to Host TOPIC
 TOPIC Course Coordinator Guide
 TOPIC sample agenda
 TOPIC program Flier
TOPIC Policy and Procedure Manual
Rural TOPIC
The Society of Trauma Nurses offers the Rural Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course to provide education and a better understanding of the Performance Improvement process in trauma care to Level 4 and Level 3 trauma centers (those in small communities or low trauma volume).
TOPIC Committee Chair - Amber Kyle, BSN, MSN, RN