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. The MILMOD can be attended by anyone who has completed a DSTC, DATC or DPNTC course.
Course costs 2026:
- DSTC Course for surgeons – $4650 inc GST
- DATC Course for anaesthetists – $4650 inc GST
- DPNTC Course for nurses – $1070 inc GST
- Military Module – $750 inc GST
Course costs 2027:
- DSTC Course for surgeons – $4850 inc GST
- DATC Course for anaesthetists – $4850 inc GST
- DPNTC Course for nurses – $1100 inc GST
- Military Module – TBA
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 | 15 - 17 March 2027 Registrations Open TBC Enquiries: SWSLHD-DSTC@health.nsw.gov.au |
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| BRISBANE | TBA 2027 Enquiries: DSTC-QLD@health.qld.gov.au |
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| PERTH | TBA 2027 Enquiries: Watteu@health.wa.gov.au |
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| MELBOURNE | 9 -11 November 2026 Mil Mod 12 November 2026 Registrations open 1 July 2026 EOI & Enquiries: dstcmelbourne@mh.org.au |
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| AUCKLAND | 3 August - 5 August 2026 Enquiries: Aktrauma@adhb.govt.nz |
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