Who should attend?

EMAC is a mandatory course 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.

Why do the course?

The course introduces anaesthetists to the Non-Technical Skills required for managing clinical emergencies. It provides strategies for using the available resources to lead and coordinate team activities and communicate effectively during emergencies.

In addition, EMAC revises the technical skills and requirements for handling common and life threatening situations during anaesthetic care. The course updates the participants on emergency management procedures and discusses the practical application of clinical algorithms during time-pressured events.

Do I get CPD/CME Points?

ANZCA: EMAC is accredited for 40 points (20 hours x 2 points per hour) in the knowledge and skills category in addition to both CICO and Cardiac Arrest emergency response activities.

ACRRM: 10 MOPS points

How many participants in a course?

The maximum number of participants for EMAC is 12. The course often has a mix of consultants, trainees and GP anaesthetists.

What date is the course?

2019 dates are now confirmed.
There will be six courses available for registration.

The course is conducted over two and half days from 8am to 5pm on Thursday and Friday and 8am to 1pm on the Saturday.

2019 dates are as follows:

•   February – Thursday 14th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th
•   April – Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th
•   July – Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th
•   August – Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th
•   October – Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th
•   November – Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd

Where is the course held?

Epworth HealthCare - Clinical Education and Simulation Centre Level 5, Cato Wing, 89 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121.

What is the cost?

$2850 for general registration (incl. GST)

$2650 discounted rate for Monash University Affiliated Hospital Staff.