2026 Brisbane - DSTC: Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Courses

Special Notifications:

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

ALL: Registrants will receive a link from the event organiser with the most applicable ticket option.

Details

The course will run from Tuesday June 22nd to Thursday June 24th. More details to be updated.

You will be able to register your expression of interest once registrations exhuast.

Course

• DSTC Course for surgeons – $4500 inc GST
• DATC Course for anaesthetists – $4500 inc GST
• DPNTC Course for nurses – $1050 inc GST

Written cancellation will be accepted up to 8 weeks prior to the course with 80% of the fee being reimbursed.

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.

DSTC remains committed to delivering an educationally sound, COVID safe and enjoyable program for all. As registrations open we will communicate this through the DSTC website and your local contacts.

Please click here for more information.

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.
• 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: Jana Cuic - 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.

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