Brisbane - DSTC: Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Courses: DSTC, DATC, DPNTC

Special Notifications:

ALL: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE TO RECEIVE THE COURSE MANUAL.

ADF Personnel: Please contact DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au to receive a link in order to register for ADF Personnel Courses.

Faculty Only: Please contact DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au to receive a link to register for the Faculty Dinner.

DSTC, DPNTC and DATC Waitlists: Please register for "tickets" on the registration page and if a place opens up, you will be notified by email to register and pay.

ABOUT THE COURSES

• Surgical decision-making in complex trauma scenarios
• Operative technique in critically ill trauma patients
• Hands on practical experience with experienced instructors (both national and international)
• Insight into difficult trauma situations with learned techniques of haemorrhage control and the ability to handle major thoracic, cardiac and abdominal injuries

The Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (DSTC) course is recommended by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for all Consultant Surgeons and final year trainees.

The Definitive Anaesthetic Trauma Care (DATC) course will provide multidisciplinary training to consultant anaesthetists and anaesthetic fellows (post-exam) involved in trauma.

The Definitive Perioperative Nurses Trauma Care (DPNTC) course is held in conjunction with the DSTC course. It is aimed at instrument and anaesthetic nurses who have a minimum of two years’ recent clinical experience in a perioperative setting and allows them to develop their knowledge and skills in a multidisciplinary environment. For perioperative nurses, the DPNTC course provides equivalent hours towards annual continuing professional development (CPD) as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The Military Module is open to surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses, and to both civilians and military personnel. It is a one-day program relevant to those interested in humanitarian surgery. The module is a combination of lectures, case studies and practical stations led a faculty of top military surgeons and anaesthetists. It is scheduled for the 9 June 2022, following the Brisbane course and can be attended by anyone who has completed a DSTC, DATC or DPNTC course (either Brisbane or a previous course).

COURSE LOCATIONS

Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital - Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS)

Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Information (click on the links)

RBWH Maps and Directions

RBWH Parking and Transport

The Prince Charles Hospital - Medical Engineering and Research Facility (MERF)

The Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) Information (click on the links)

PCH Maps and Directions

PCH Parking and Transport

FAQs

What's the cancellation and refund policy?

• Written cancellation will be accepted up to 8 weeks prior to the course with 80% of the fee being reimbursed. Cancellations must be submitted by email to: DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au and will not be accepted over the phone.
• 75% refund will be given up to 5 weeks prior to the course date.
• 50% refund will be given up to 2 weeks prior to the course date.
• No refunds will be issued if cancellation is made less than 2 weeks prior to the course date.

• You will receive a written confirmation of the cancellation.
• In the event that the course is cancelled due to a local or national COVID outbreak, or in the event that a participant is unable to attend due to COVID travel restrictions, need for quarantine or COVID infection, a full refund will be returned upon written cancellation.
• If public health orders prohibit travel, or course cancellation is necessary, registration fee will be refunded or rolled over to the next course.
• Refunds will be on the same method of payment used to pay for registration. Please note that if paying by PayPal, fees incurred by PayPal may not be refunded.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For Course questions or cancellation request: DSTC Course Coordinator -

DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au

For registration/ticket questions: PA Research Foundation - events@pafoundation.org.au / 07 3180 1840.

How can I register and pay?

Register via Eventbrite and pay securely online with a credit card. (Visa/Mastercard/American Express). 

For other payment options, please contact the PA Research Foundation -events@pafoundation.org.au / 07 3180 1840.

Do I need to bring the ticket with me?

Please bring an electronic copy of the ticket with you to be scanned upon arrival. No need to bring a paper copy.