pro-start

pro-start anthaestics

A unique Sturt Fleurieu opportunity

Are you confident about your airway management skills?

Are you looking forward to the challenge of emergency medicine in general practice? Does it hold any fears for you?

Perhaps pro-start anaesthetics will help you with the above issues.

 

Broaden your horizons and specalist medical skills with pro-start anaesthetics, you'll learn strong airway management skills, and be more competent in dealing with a range of emengencies. In addition, you will gain valuable insight into anaesthetic techniques through attendance at 15 sessions each semester under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.

Topics covered by pro-start anaesthetics include:

  • Safety issues
  • Anaesthetic machines
  • Volatile agents
  • IV agents
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Ventilators
  • Muscle relaxants
  • The recovery room

Each module is able to be completed in theatre although some time at home may be required for reading and writing up activities. Central to each module is a series of clinical activities which are assessed by the supervisor with random audit by Sturt Fleurieu medical educators. The major learning occurs through interaction 1 on 1 with the supervisor, hands on practical experience, readings from the supplied text and completion of activities.

While these skills will prove valuable to all aspiring GP's, they may be particularly useful to registrars interested in an advanced rural skills post, or anyone interested in becoming that most sought after practitioner - the GP Anaesthetist.

At the end of the program you should have developed good airway management skills and be more competent in dealing with a range of emergencies through this important skill development. You will have also gained an insight into anaesthetic techniques.

Broaden your medical skills and future career with pro-start anaesthetics.

"pro-start anaesthetics has allowed me to provide care under the guidance of experienced GP Anaesthetists and to understand the scope of Anaesthetics provided in this setting. It’s been a great opportunity".
Paul Muffet

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