EMET Major Trauma Whyalla

Medical officers, General Practitioners, Nurses and Paramedics working in Emergency Care settings are invited to attend this interactive full day workshop delivered through large group sessions, skills station training and simulation training.

This workshop will focus on major trauma patient scenarios and examine acute management in regional and rural settings.

This workshop is pending RACGP/ACRRM accreditation and Rural Procedural Grants Program eligibility. Participants will receive a statement of attendance for 6.5 hours of CPD.

Learning outcomes:

1. Undertake a systematic primary assessment to detect and manage life threats in cases of major trauma

2. Assess and manage hypotension & haemorrhage in trauma

4. Assess and manage chest injuries

5. Perform procedures required to manage critical situations including: chest drains, pelvic binder application and vascular access

Workshop facilitators:

Dr David Teubner

Emergency Medicine & Medical Retrieval Consultant, SA Ambulance Service, MedSTAR

Dr Kylie Brown

Emergency Consultant, Lyell McEwin Health Service

David Tingey

Critical Care Retrieval Paramedic, SA Ambulance Service, MedSTAR

The workshop is FREE to attend and catering will be provided.

SAPMEA has received Commonwealth Department of Health funding and ACEM support for participation in the EMET program under the Specialist Training Program.