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Wednesday 26th February - Friday 28th February ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED
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Thursday 24th July - Saturday 26th July
Wednesday 27th August - Friday 29th August
Wednesday 22nd October - Friday 24th October
Thursday 20th November - Saturday 22nd November
Wednesday 3rd December - Friday 5th December
The Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) Course is a simulation-based program focused on managing anaesthetic emergencies.
It consists of five modules, run over two and a half days, and is a compulsory requirement of the anaesthesia training program.
The EMAC Course is run over two and a half days, and consists of five modules:
- Human factors
- Airway management
- Cardiovascular emergencies
- Anaesthetic emergencies
- Trauma management
Facilitated by experienced anaesthetists and offers a valuable educational opportunity for participants to learn and practice systematic skills in a safe, simulated environment, using high-tech mannequins.
The emphasis is on small group teaching, intensive hands-on simulation practice and personal feedback. Many of the scenarios and drills are designed to build effective communication and teamwork. The course is not assessed, but participants are given direct observational feedback throughout.
Please note that there are no opportunities to complete workplace-based assessments during the course.
The EMAC Course is a mandatory requirement for all ANZCA trainees and is also accredited for Continuing Professional Development points and emergency response activities for Fellows and Provisional Fellows by the College. Anaesthetic trainees and GP anaesthetic trainees must have completed a minimum of one year of accredited training prior to attending the course. It is expected that the participants on the course would be capable of providing anaesthesia to a simple emergency case such as an appendicectomy without direct supervision.