Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (2027)
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About
Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) is a two-and-a-half-day simulation-based course focused on managing anaesthetic emergencies. EMAC focuses on the role of the anaesthetist as the team leader during an anaesthetic crisis. It also focuses on the interaction with the team around the anaesthetist in order to utilise skills and resources. This course is a compulsory requirement of the ANZCA anaesthesia training program.
This two and a half-day course focuses on how a crisis is recognised and subsequently managed. It features five modules:
- Human factors
- Airway emergencies
- Cardiovascular emergencies
- Anaesthesia emergencies
- Trauma
This two and a half-day course focuses on how a crisis is recognised and subsequently managed. It features five modules:
- Human factors
- Airway emergencies
- Cardiovascular emergencies
- Anaesthesia emergencies
- Trauma
Further information: https://www.anzca.edu.au/education-training/cme-courses-and-resources/emac-course
Intended Audience
The Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) course is an Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) accredited course. EMAC has been developed for anaesthetists (specialist, GP and non-specialist), and anaesthetic registrars. The course is recognised as an alternative to the Emergency Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) course for vocational trainees.
PREREQUISITES
Essential: minimum of one year experience in anaesthesia.
Recommended: completion of primary examination (if ANZCA trainee).
Recommended: completion of primary examination (if ANZCA trainee).
COST
- Doctors: $2,600
- Anaesthetic Technician / Nurses: $300
Course fee includes morning tea each day, lunch and afternoon tea (Day 1 & 2 only).