Specialty Emergency Workshops

Advanced Life Support

This course is designed to provide healthcare staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to treat and manage the deteriorating patient and those in cardio respiratory arrest.

Eligibility:  medical practitioners, nurses, paramedics and other medical emergency practitioners

2021 dates and locations

Critical Airway and Respiratory Management (CARM)

This one-day course, facilitated by a team of three emergency physicians, covers topics related to life-threatening emergencies affecting airway and breathing.

Eligibility:  Priority will be given to currently practicing rural and remote medical practitioners

2021 dates and locations

Cardiac Emergency Management (CEM)

This workshop, facilitated by a team of emergency medicine specialists, has been designed to offer practicing rural medical practitioners with case study discussions and skills stations in cardiac emergencies. 

Eligibility: Priority will be given to currently practicing rural and remote medical practitioners

2021 dates and locations

Neurological Emergencies

This workshop covers neurological emergencies presenting outside the tertiary setting including assessment and management of altered consciousness, seizures, headaches, dizziness and weakness. 

Eligibility: GP's and emergency department doctors with priority given to those currently working in the region.

2021 dates and locations

Orthopaedic Emergencies

This workshop aims to increasing patient safety through recognition, assessment and management of bone and joint injuries. Participants are involved in small group case studies and practical skills stations.

Eligibility: Priority will be given to currently practicing rural and remote medical practitioners

2021 dates and locations

Paediatric Emergencies and Clinical Healthcare Scenarios (PEaCHS)

A one-day workshop in paediatric emergency scenarios and skills. This workshop will cover real-life examples and the opportunity to manage sick or injured children in a safe environment.

Eligibility: medical practitioners, emergency department doctors

2020 dates and locations

Toxicological Emergencies

This workshop has been designed to offer practising rural medical practitioners an update in toxicological emergencies. 

Eligibility: medical practitioners and emergency department professionals

2021 dates and locations