Course description

The ETC is an innovative course which emphasizes the team approach in the management of the seriously injured. It is aimed at doctors who are expected to lead and participate in trauma teams on their work set-up.

The course is mainly ‘hands on’ and runs over 2½ days. During the first 2 days various topics related to Trauma Resuscitation will be taught. Throughout the course candidates will actively participate in skill stations, workshops and scenario based teaching, - all of which reflect current European practice. During these scenarios candidates will have the opportunity to participate both as team leaders and team members on many occasions.

Participants are expected to be familiar with Basic and Advanced Life Support and to have read the enclosed pre-course CD. On the third day there will be final practice workshops and assessments in the form of scenarios where the candidates are expected to show solid team leadership skills. Only successful candidates will be given certificates.

These certificates are  endorsed by both the European and Malta Resuscitation Councils. 

Dates

30th October-1st November 2008

Venue

Malta Institute for Medical Education
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta

Core Subjects

Airway management in trauma, Chest Trauma, Shock, Head injury, Trauma teamwork, Abdominal trauma, Spinal trauma, Trauma in children and women, Extremity trauma

Faculty

Peter Driscoll 

UK (Course Director)

Mary Rose Cassar

Malta (Course Coordinator)

Ivan Esposito

Malta

Michael Heupfl

Austria

Aaron Casha

Malta

Joseph Debono

Malta

John Sciberras

Malta

Joanna Gonzi

Malta

Reuben Griscti

UK

Patrick Farrugia

Malta

Gunther Abela

Malta

Walter Busuttil

Malta

Mario Zerafa

Malta

Registration fee

Deadline 22nd September

750 euros