Trauma Quality Programs: Top 5 Pre-Existing Conditions

This course covers the top five most asked about NTDS pre-existing conditions, which includes reviewing the definitions and their algorithms. Throughout the course, learners will walk through case studies and learn how to apply the definitions correctly.

Target Audience

  • Trauma Registrars
  • Performance Improvement Staff
  • Trauma Program Managers

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret the 2024 NTDS Data Dictionary, released July 2023, definitions for the five most asked about pre-existing conditions.
  • Demonstrate correct use of the 2024 NTDS Algorithms for these pre-existing conditions and apply them to case scenarios presented in trauma centers.
  • Choose and justify the correct Element Value to be reported to TQIP for these pre-existing conditions.

Contact 

For questions about course content, please contact us at traumaquality@facs.org

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 CE Contact hours
  • 3.00 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
09/30/2024
Course expires: 
04/01/2025

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17399 for 3 contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 CE Contact hours
  • 3.00 Certificate of Completion
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