Training Education Network (TEN)
Clinical Training for Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics
The TEN 360 Program provides a broad range of training and is suitable for both the novice learner and the experienced clinician. The program explores the diagnosis and critical thinking in the acutely ill or injured patient, delivers hands-on skill training for a wide variety of clinical procedures applicable to Primary Care, Emergency department and Inpatient settings and provides Certification Training in Advanced Life support, Newborn Advanced Life Support, Advanced Airway/Ventilation and Procedural Sedation.
The program has three components:
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Emergency Workshops: These run over two days and explore the following areas of acute care: Cardiac Emergencies and ECG interpretation, Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies, Major Trauma and Burns and Paediatric Emergencies.
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Procedural Skills (Competency Based Training): One day workshops provide structured competency based training in Wound Management (Suturing), Orthopaedic Plaster (Splinting/Casting) and Procedural Clinical Skills.
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Simulation/Certification Training: One day workshops deliver skills and simulation training allowing certification in the four key areas of Advanced Life Support (ALS2), Newborn Advanced Life Support (NALS), Advanced Airway/Ventilation and Procedural Sedation.
The program runs throughout the calendar year allowing learners to select the emergency workshops, clinical skills and certification training most relevant to their learning needs and CPD requirements. All courses are CPD certified with applications pending for RACGP and ACRRM accreditation for the new triennium.
TEN-360 Calendar for 2027
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Early Bird Registration applies for registrations made at least 8 weeks prior to the workshop.
Emergency Workshops |
Venue |
Course Dates |
Registration Cost |
Registration |
Cardiac and
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Education Development Centre
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Thursday and FridayFebruary 25 - 26 |
Early Bird Registration TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics $154 (inc GST) Fellows (GP, RG, Specialist) $484 (inc GST) Early Bird Closes 31 December 2026 |
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Obstetric and
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Education Development Centre
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Thursday and FridayMay 20 - 21 |
Early Bird Registration TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics $154 (inc GST) Fellows (GP, RG, Specialist) $484 (inc GST) Early Bird Closes 25 March 2027 |
Register for Workshop |
Major Trauma and Burns |
Education Development Centre
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Thursday and FridayAug 19 - 20 |
Early Bird Registration TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics $154 (inc GST) Fellows (GP, RG, Specialist) $484 (inc GST) Early Bird Closes 24 June 2027 |
Register for Workshop |
Critically Ill Child |
Education Development Centre
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Thursday and FridayOctober 21 - 22 |
Early Bird Registration TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics $154 (inc GST) Fellows (GP, RG, Specialist) $484 (inc GST) Early Bird Closes 26 August 2027 |
Register for Workshop |
Procedural Skills |
Venue |
Course Dates |
Registration Cost |
Registration |
Wound Management (Suturing) |
Education Development Centre
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ThursdayMarch 18July 1Sept 16Nov 11 |
Early Bird Registration: $528 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
Orthopaedic Plastering
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Kilkenny Community Hall, Kilkenny |
FridayMarch 19July 2Sept 17Nov 12 |
Early Bird Registration: $528 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
Procedural Clinical Skills Workshop |
Education Development Centre
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FridayMarch 19July 2Sept 17Nov 12 |
Early Bird Registration: $528 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
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Emergency Orthopaedics |
Education Development Centre
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ThursdayMarch 18Nov 11 |
Early Bird Registration: $198 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
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Education Development Centre
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ThursdayJuly 1 |
Early Bird Registration: $121 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
Advanced ECG Interpretation |
Education Development Centre
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ThursdaySept 16 |
Early Bird Registration: $121 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
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Simulation Workshops |
Venue |
Course Dates |
Registration Cost |
Registration |
Advanced Life Support (ALS2) |
Education Development Centre
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SaturdayFeb 27May 5Aug 4Aug 21Nov 17 |
Early Bird Registration: $759 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
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Newborn Advanced Life Support |
Education Development Centre
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SaturdayMarch 20Sept 18 |
Early Bird Registration: $759 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
Advanced Airway and Ventilation |
Education Development Centre
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SaturdayMay 22Oct 23 |
Early Bird Registration: $759 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
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Procedural Sedation |
Education Development Centre
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SaturdayJuly 3Nov 13 |
Early Bird Registration: $759 (inc GST) Fellows, TMOs, Nurses, NPs, Paramedics |
Register for Workshop |
Find out about Individual Workshops
Emergency Workshops
Cardiac and ECG (2 day)
In this exciting workshop we explore a range of clinical cases that illustrate the presentation and emergency management of cardiac emergencies including myocardial ischaemia, pulmonary oedema, pulmonary embolism, arrhythmias and cardiac syncope. Core skills training during the workshop examines the set up, pressures and practical application of noninvasive ventilation for the management of pulmonary oedema and the use of synchronised cardioversion and pacing for management of cardiac arrhythmias. By the end of the two days you should be confident to recognise and initiate emergency management for the majority of cardiac emergencies you will encounter in your clinical practice.
ECG interpretation is a major component of the workshop and identifies the ECG features of myocardial ischaema (including an introduction to recent and less well recognised patterns) and a practical approach to the ECG diagnosis of arrhythmias. We cannot promise to make you an ECG expert but you will certainly be more skilled in recognising the clues to myocardial ischaemia and be able to narrow down the differential diagnosis of arrhythmia on the ECG.
Obstetrics and Neonatal Emergencies (2 day)
Let's face it - Obstetrics for the non-obstetrically trained is scary and the sick neonate - even more scary! In this workshop we will aim to tackle this head on by exploring a series of clinical cases on day 1 that illustrate the presentation and emergency management of obstetric emergencies including severe pre-eclampsia / eclampsia, placental abruption, preterm labour, preterm prelabour rupture of membranes, complications associated with labour and birthing, and post partum haemorhage. Core skills training on day 1 includes preparation and management of woman presenting in advanced labour to the ED and the management of birthing and complications such as shoulder dystocia.
On day 2 our focus is on the unwell neonate and we focus on the clues and red flags for serious illness and explore a series of clinical cases that illustrate the presentation, differential diagnosis and emergency management of airway obstruction, respiratory distress and circulatory shock in the neonate. Core skills training on day 2 includes basic airway management and ventilation in the neonate, set up of the neopuff ventilator and options for obtaining vascular access in the neonate.
By the end of the two days you should be a little less scared when you encounter obstetric and neonatal patients and be more confident to assess, recognise the red flags for serious disease and initiate emergency management (while waiting for help to arrive).
Major Trauma and Burns (2 day)
In this workshop we take on the challenge of the patient presenting with major trauma and explore a range of clinical cases that will assist to illustrate many of the core principles for the recognition and management of major trauma from preparing to receive the patient, to the immediate assessment priorities and management of life threatening complications, to coordinating definitive care or retrieval. Managing the patient with serious / life threatening injuries is complex and requires a structured, highly coordinated approach to minimise the risk of missing serious injury, setting treatment priorities, determining which investigations will be most useful and ensuring continuous reassessment of the patient to monitor for deterioration.
On day 2 we explore major trauma in a range of patient populations including paediatrics and obstetrics and consider the assessment, management and potential complications associated with burn injury. Core skills training includes application of splints (eg pelvic binder, CT7) and torniquets, management of the c-spine (including log roll) and options for obtaining vascular access.
By the end of the two days you should be confident to prepare major trauma, identify the immediate priorities in assessment and management and follow a structured and coordinated approach to managing the seriously injured patient.
Critically Ill Child (2 day)
You would not be alone if you find approaching the seriously ill child a little daunting. The workshop will consider how to approach the many challenges for managing the critically ill child (especially in setting where paediatric resuscitation is uncommon) including subtle clues for recognising serious / life threatening disease, physiological and anatomical considerations, how to estimate weight, drug dosing, selection and administration intravenous fluids, preparing for paediatric resuscitation, inclusion of parents/carers, retrieval/transfer, assessment and management of pain in the child, managing non-accidental injury and considerations with regard to individual/staff well being. Core skills training during the workshop includes basic airway management and ventilation in the child, set up/use of high flow nasal prong oxygen, paediatric vascular access and simulations focusing on the assessment/resuscitation of the deteriorating child.
On day 1 we focus on Paediatric Resuscitation and consider the clinical clues and red flags for serious illness in children and the structured approach to assessment and resuscitation in a child. The day will draw on series of clinical cases to explore immediate life threatening conditions that may present with airway obstruction, severe respiratory distress and circulatory shock.
On day 2 we extend our focus on serious illness and explore the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of the child with life threatening Neurological Presentations such as altered conscious state, status epilepticus, BRUE, diabetic coma and closed head injury. The day features a discussion of the new technology rapidly evolving in the management of type 1 diabetes and explore how this may contribute to the presentation and management of complications. We conclude day 2 with a discussion on the assessment and management of pain in children and approaches to providing sedation to facilitate procedures.
By the end of the two days you should be confident to recognise and initiate emergency management for the majority of paediatric emergencies you will encounter in your clinical practice.
Procedural Skills (Competency Based) Training
Wound Management (Suturing)
For Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics
In this workshop we begin by considering the importance of wound assessment. While simple wounds are common in acute care it is always important to consider concomitant injury(s) or disease, risk factors that may complicate wound management and assess the wound for injuries to vital tissues such as tendons, nerves and joints. The aim is to identify those wounds requiring referral due to nerve, tendon vascular, joint injury or with extensive tissue loss from the simple wounds that can using be debrided and easily closed. The workshop focuses on the management of simple wounds (meaning wounds with no evidence of tendon or nerve injury or penetration of a joint). Major considerations that are covered include setup, preparation and equipment, local anaesthesia and haemostasis, decontamination and debridement, techniques for wound closure including suturing, wound glues and staples, antibiotics and tetanus, analgesia and post discharge advice and follow up.
At the completion of this workshop you should be confident to assess a wound for serious injury and within your scope of practice be able to debride and manage the majority of the wounds you encounter in your clinical practice.
Important Notice – Use of Animal Tissue
Please note that this workshop involves the use of animal tissue (e.g. meat) for suturing practice.
We understand this may not be suitable for all participants. If you would prefer not to use animal tissue, please contact us prior to the workshop and we will arrange an alternative using synthetic (artificial) skin models.
Credentialling for Advanced Nursing Practice
The program meets the SA Health training requirement for nurses wishing to become credentialled in advanced practice nursing practice. Upon completion of the workshop training, the nurse is required to be observed managing 5 patients requiring acute wound management (including at least three that require closure with sutures). The observer must be credentialled to suture patients in their clinical practice.
Orthopaedic Plastering (Splints / Casts)
For Medical Officers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics
In this workshop we explore how to apply plaster splints and casts to manage a wide range of upper and lower limb orthopaedic injuries. A major focus is the hand on practising of a range of plaster techniques with the aim of being able to apply a splint that minimises the risk of discomfort to the patient (eg from local irritation or unnecessary restriction of movement distal and proximal to the injury), plaster failure due to poor technique and complications due to local pressure areas (beneath the plaster) and compartment syndrome. We will also consider the importance of selecting the correct splint for the injury. There are, for example a variety of splints that can be used for the wrist or hand injury including the dorsal backslab, volar splint, the ulna gutter and the thumb spica. The workshop covers the knowledge required to select the most appropriate splint for a particular injury and consider discharge advice and follow up for the patient.
Splints that will be taught and practised in the workshop include: Dorsal Backslab (upper limb), Volar splint, Ulna Gutter splint, Thumb spica, Scaphoid Splint and Dorsal backslab (lower limb). A range of other splints and casts may be discussed/demonstrated depending on the experience of the group.
Credentialling for Advanced Nursing Practice
The program meets the SA Health training requirement for nurses wishing to become credentialled in advanced practice nursing practice. Upon completion of the workshop training, the nurse is required to undertake 5 "observed" plaster splints on patients with acute limb injury and have these verified by a clinician skilled in splinting.
Procedural Clinical Skills
For Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics
This is one day workshop is designed for medical officers, nurse practitioners, nurses and paramedics provides hands on training in a range of procedural skills required for clinical practice. Procedural skills offered in the workshop include a range of basic (core skills) and advanced procedural skills. The workshop incorporates competency based assessment training for procedures such as Peripheral IV Cannulation and Male catheterisation.
The workshop allows individual participants to choose the procedural skills most relevant to their clinical practice. Participants may choose to repeat workshop at a later date allowing them to cover a broader range of procedural skills.
Participants select 6 options from the following list of skills offered in the workshop.
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Peripheral IV Cannulation (including competency assessment)
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Difficult IV Cannulation: Neonatal, Paediatric and Major Trauma
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Ultrasound guided IV Cannulation
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Insertion of an Indwelling catheter (Including competency assessment for Male IDC)
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Nasogastric Tube insertion (Paediatric, Adult), High flow nasal Prong Oxygen (AIRVO)
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Arterial line: Equipment, Preparation, Procedure and Setup (relevant to both nursing and medical staff)
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Endotracheal Intubation: Equipment, Preparation and Procedure (relevant to both nursing and medical staff)
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Chest Tube Insertion: Equipment, Preparation, Procedure and Setup of the chest drain (relevant to both nursing and medical staff)
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Lumbar Puncture: Equipment, Preparation and Procedure
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Noninvasive ventilation (CPAP / BiPAP)
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Ultrasound guided Fascia Iliaca Block, Suprapubic Catheterisation
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Eye Procedures: Examination, Morgan Lens eye irrigation, Corneal FB removal
Emergency Orthopaedics
For Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics
This workshop complements the Orthopaedic Plastering workshop by exploring the range of orthopaedic soft tissue and bony injuries and joint dislocations that may present for emergency care. A key area of discussion is the recognition and management of high risk injuries including those associated with limb ischaemia, compartment syndrome and avascular necrosis. Other topics include joint dislocations, paediatric injuries, upper limb and lower limb fractures and soft tissue injuries.
The workshop is ideal for clinical professionals managing a wide variety of orthopaedic presentations and will contribute toward a well rounded understanding of emergency orthopaedics that complements the practical splinting and casting skills taught in the Plastering workshop.
Emergency Radiology Interpretation
For Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics
This workshop explores the critical role of imaging in assessment of the emergency patient with the aim of building confidence to view and interpret plain x-rays and and CT scans in the setting of emergency clinical practice. Using an interactive and engaging format, the workshop allows learner to explore the range of imaging abnormalities encountered with plain X-ray imaging of the upper limb, lower limb, chest and abdominal x-ray. This will significantly benefit clinical professionals working in clinical settings where they are required to view and interpret plain x-rays prior to/in the absence of a formal radiology report.
A second aspect of the workshop will introduce learners to interpretation of CT head scan. The session will build confidence in recognising both normal and abnormal CT findings and is particularly relevant to clinicians working in the setting of acute care where the CT scan images may be available for viewing in advance of formal reporting. The ability to recognise common acute pathology on the CT scan will often inform clinical decision making and planning (eg for transfer/retrieval) well in advance of the formal reporting process enhancing the clinical decision making process with potential benefits for patient outcomes.
The workshop will particularly benefit medical officers, nurses, paramedics and NPs working in settings where they have the opportunity to view plain x-rays and/or CT scans as part of their clinical practice.
Advanced ECG Interpretation
For Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics
The workshop provides the opportunity to take a deep dive into the two major areas where ECG interpretation most significantly impacts on clinical diagnosis and management: Acute Coronary Syndrome (Acute myocardial ischaemia) and Cardiac Arrhythmias. The workshop utilises a case based interactive approach to training, an approach that promotes learning and confidence with ECGs interpretation (and makes the learning enjoyable!).
We explore not only the commonly recognised features of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but the many exciting ECG clues for ACS that have been identified only recently as the wider availability of coronary angiography has facilitated a broader understanding of the ECG in acute coronary syndrome. The second topic of cardiac arrhythmias is explored with a wide variety of clinical examples that allow learners to become confident in the "spot diagnosis" for common arrhythmias and recognise the often subtle ECG diagnostic findings seen in uncommon or atypical presentations of cardiac arrhythmias.
At the completion of the workshop learners will be have the skills and knowledge to rapidly scan and identify key ECG abnormalities suggestive or diagnostic for acute coronary syndrome and be confident with the diagnosis of a wide range of cardiac arrhythmias encountered in clinical practice.
Please note: A basic understanding of ECG interpretation is assumed in the workshop. For those a little rusty in ECG interpretation or keen to review this topic we have provided prelearning that covers the ECG basics required for the workshop. The prelearning is optional and provided only as an aid to helping learners prepare for the workshop.
Simulation Workshops
Advanced Life Support (ALS2)
The Advanced Life Support (ALS2) workshop is designed for medical and nursing staff to be accredited/reaccredited in the skills required for Basic and Advanced Life Support with a focus on extending the knowledge and skills in Resuscitation/Stabilisation of the Critically Ill or Deteriorating patient. The workshop is delivered in a supportive learning environment and uses interactive online pre-learning to cover core knowledge and a one day workshop for procedural skills and simulation training.
The course is suited to health professionals who wish to extend their knowledge in management of the seriously ill or deteriorating patient in the emergency setting, met call, and rural and remote environment.
Topics covered in the program include:
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Accreditation/Reaccreditation of Basic and Advanced Life Support
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Team-Based Resuscitation Skills
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Resuscitation and ALS in special circumstances
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Cardiac Arrhythmias: ECG Diagnosis, Cardiac Pacing, Cardioversion
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Resuscitation and Stabilisation of the Critically Ill or Deteriorating Patient
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Certification of Skills: Post MCQ and Competency Assessment
Newborn Advanced Life Support (NALS)
The Newborn Advanced Life Support (NALS) workshop is designed for medical and nursing staff to be accredited/reaccredited in the skills required for Newborn Advanced Life Support. The workshop is delivered in a supportive learning environment and uses interactive online pre-learning to cover core knowledge and a one day workshop for procedural skills and simulation training.
The course is suited to health professionals who wish to extend/renew their knowledge in resuscitation of the newborn in the labour ward, operating theatre, following (unplanned) birthing in the emergency department and in rural and remote environments. The training will assist to build the confidence and skills required to recognise and respond to a newborn requiring resuscitation.
Key skills that will covered in the workshop include:
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NALS algorithm
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Newborn Airway management and Bag/Mask Ventilation
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Set up and use of the Neopuff Ventilator
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Newborn Cardiac compressions
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Umbilical Vein Access
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Advanced life Support medications and fluids
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Reversible causes in Newborn advanced life support
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Certification of Skills: Post MCQ and Competency Assessment
Advanced Airway and Ventilation
The Advanced Airway and Ventilation workshop is suited to both novice and experienced learner and will be of value to medical officers, nurses, nurse practitioners and paramedics who wish to develop or consolidate skills in emergency airway management and provision of respiratory support to the patient with respiratory failure.
The course will explore the features indicating a patient with a potentially problematic airway, pharmacological agents used in airway management, preparation and equipment for rapid sequence intubation, basic and advanced airway techniques and front of neck access. Ventilation will consider the range of options for providing respiratory support and provide training in high flow nasal prong oxygen, noninvasive ventilation and ventilation in the intubated patient. The workshop is delivered in a supportive learning environment and uses interactive online pre-learning to cover core knowledge and a one day workshop for procedural skills and simulation training.
Topics covered in the program include:
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Basic Airway management, Bag and mask ventilation
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Advanced Airway management: Endotracheal Intubation, Front of neck access
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Rapid Sequence Intubation: Procedure, Drugs, Equipment, CICO algorithm
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Respiratory Support: High flow nasal prong O2, Noninvasive ventilation
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Ventilation of the intubated patient: Pressures, Monitoring, Trouble shooting
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Emergency Airway Scenarios/Simulation
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Certification of Skills: Post MCQ and Competency Assessment
Procedural Sedation
The Procedural Sedation workshop is suited to both novice and experienced learner and will be of value to medical officers, nurses, nurse practitioners and paramedics who wish to develop or consolidate skills in procedural sedation.
The course will explores indications, risk assessment, preparation of the patient, equipment, team for procedural sedation, common pharmacological agents and their routes of administration in procedural sedation, monitoring and recovery, recognition and management of complications, discharge procedure including discharge advice.
The workshop is delivered in a supportive learning environment and uses interactive online pre-learning to cover core knowledge and a one day workshop for procedural skills and simulation training.
Topics covered in the program include:
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Patient assessment
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Checklist for procedural sedation: Preparation, Equipment, Procedure, Recovery
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Selection, dosing and administration of drugs
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Complications: what to expect and how to manage
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Recovery and discharge
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Procedural sedation scenarios/simulation
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Certification of Skills: Post MCQ and Competency Assessment