The MET Course - June 2026

An interprofessional course for staff managing Medical Emergency Team (MET) calls and Code Blue resuscitation scenarios on hospital wards

The MET Course is a unique two-day event that promotes optimal team performance when managing deteriorating patients during Medical Emergency Team calls and Code Blue resuscitations on hospital wards.

Course participants include both ward-based and critical care trained health professionals and reflect the composition of staff at MET calls and Code Blue events. It is the only multidisciplinary course of its kind in Australia.

The course offers a diverse learning platform with focused lectures, small group discussions, video analysis and high-fidelity simulations in a clinical ward enviornment.

Our multidisciplinary faculty include staff with world renowned expertise in developing rapid response teams, as well as qualified simulation and debriefing experts.

Course highlights include:

• Learning key human factors principles for managing unexpected crises on the ward
• Deliberate practice in team leadership and followership for MET/Code Blue events
• Familiarisation with MET equipment and drugs
• Evidence-based lectures including MET data relevant to participants' workplaces
• Pre-reading handbook authored by Austin Health Intensive Care experts
• Certification of sucessful completion at end of course

For alternate course dates, visit: Austin Health: MET Course

For a preview of the course, view: The MET Course Video

Please note:

This course runs over two days, ticket purchase covers attendance for BOTH days (Thursday 18th June and Friday 19th June).

Ward Nurse and HMO places are available for Austin Health staff only.

Current Austin Health registrars are eligible for discounted pricing - please use promo code AHSTAFF at checkout.