COURSE OVERVIEW
THE DSTC COURSE IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON:
- Surgical decision-making in complex scenarios
- Operative technique in critically ill trauma patients
- Hands on practical experience with experienced instructors (both national and international)
- Insight into difficult trauma situations with learned techniques of haemorrhage control and the ability to handle major thoracic, cardiac and abdominal injuries
The Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (DSTC) course is recommended by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for all Consultant Surgeons and final year trainees.
The Definitive Anaesthetic Trauma Care (DATC) course will provide multidisciplinary training to consultant anaesthetists and anaesthetic fellows (post-exam) involved in trauma.
The Definitive Perioperative Nurses Trauma Care (DPNTC) course is held in conjunction with the DSTC course. It is aimed at instrument and anaesthetic nurses who have a minimum of two years’ recent clinical experience in a perioperative setting and allows them to develop their knowledge and skills in a multidisciplinary environment. For perioperative nurses, the DPNTC course provides equivalent hours towards annual continuing professional development (CPD) as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Military Module is open to surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses, and to both civilians and military personnel. It is a one day program relevant to those interested in humanitarian surgery. The module is a combination of lectures, case studies and practical stations led a faculty of top military surgeons and anaesthetists. It is scheduled for the 8th of June, following the Brisbane course and can be attended by anyone who has completed a DSTC, DATC or DPNTC course (either Brisbane or a previous course).
DSTC remains committed to delivering an educationally sound, COVID safe and enjoyable program for all. As registrations open we will communicate this through the DSTC website and your local contacts.
Course costs 2024:
DSTC Course for surgeons – $4500
DATC Course for anaesthetists – $4500
DPNTC Course for nurses – $1050
Military Module – $550
Written cancellation will be accepted up to 8 weeks prior to the course with 80% of the fee being reimbursed.
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COURSEPROGRAM
| SYDNEY | 24th - 26th March 2025 Enquiries: SWSLHD-DSTC@health.nsw.gov.au |
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| BRISBANE | TBA 2025 Enquiries: DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au |
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| BRISBANE (MILMOD) | TBA 2025 Only participants who have completed DSTC/DATC/DPNTC are able to do this module. Enquiries: DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au |
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| PERTH | TBA 2025 Enquiries: Watteu@health.wa.gov.au |
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| MELBOURNE | Mon 7th - Wed 9th April 2025 & Mon 10th - Wed 12th November 2025 Regretfully, we have to confirm the postponement of the November DSTC Course in Melbourne. Despite much effort, we have not been able to secure a lab in time for the course. All components of the course are mandatory, so without the lab, we are unable to proceed. In lieu of the November 2024 course, we will run two courses in 2025. Enquiries: dstcmelbourne@mh.org.au |
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| AUCKLAND | 4th - 6th August 2025 Please email Aktrauma@adhb.govt.nz for registration information |
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