Welcome to OU Health Trauma Program Education and Outreach Course Site

OU Health Trauma Program: Education & Outreach Overview

As Oklahoma’s only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, OU Health leads the state in trauma education, prevention, and outreach. The program equips healthcare professionals and community members with life-saving knowledge and skills through a wide range of initiatives.

Please see the descriptions below of the current courses offered:

Education Programs - Sarah Cross, Lou Kreymborg and Donna Fulton

- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): This course is meant for medical providers (MD/DO/APC) who are interested in an education course over the care of trauma patients. Please check the course schedule for available spots for each date as these do fill quickly.

- Burn Boot Camp: Specialized training in burn resuscitation and trauma-informed care. 

Community Outreach 

 - Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC):   designed to help rural hospitals and providers develop a timely, organized, and team-based response to trauma patients. It focuses on: Initial assessment and stabilization of trauma patients, Team communication and coordination, Simulation-based training using real-world scenarios.

The course is ideal for:

• Rural hospital staff (physicians, nurses, paramedics)

• Emergency department teams

• Providers in facilities that refer trauma patients to larger centers

- STOP the Bleed 🩸: is a free, hands-on training course offered to both the general public and medical providers across all disciplines. Participants learn critical bleeding control techniques through a structured PowerPoint presentation and guided skills practice.

The Trauma Program’s Education and Outreach team delivers this training to schools, community groups and other organizations across Oklahoma—empowering individuals to take life-saving action in emergencies.

To schedule a STOP THE BLEED or Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) training, please email: trauma@ouhealth.com . Include the following details to help us process your request:

• Organization Name & Target Audience

• Course Location Address

• Anticipated Number of Participants

• Audio/Visual Equipment Available for PowerPoint Presentation: YES / NO

• Three Preferred Dates and Times (e.g., 9:00–10:00 AM; indicate if flexible)

Please allow several days to review your request.  After our review our instructor team will contact you to coordiate training details.

Injury Prevention - Joshua Snider, Heather Griffin and Denni Wilson-Lowber

- Pediatric Trauma Education: Includes the annual Pediatric Trauma Roundup—free, grant-funded training for pediatric care providers across Oklahoma

- Safe Kids OKC Metro: Offers car seat checks and free car seats with installation education. All trauma coordinators are certified technicians.

- Gun Safety & Child Abuse Prevention:  Distributes free gun locks and partners on awareness campaigns.

- Ramen Noodle Injury Prevention: After noticing a high volume of pediatric burns from hot ramen spills—particularly from microwaved noodles—Denni Wilson-Lowber, Trauma Burn Coordinator at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, launched this innovative outreach initiative.

Since its inception, the program has distributed more than 29,912 ramen packages labeled with safety messaging, contributing to a dramatic reduction in ramen-related burn injuries—from 38% to just 11% of pediatric burn cases. It’s a powerful example of how targeted education can lead to measurable, lasting impact.

Questions or Need More Info? For details about any of our courses or community programs, please contact one of our coordinators at: trauma@ouhealth.com