About Us
About Us
Our History
The need for a new trauma course that more accurately reflected the modern, Australasian, Emergency Medicine approach to trauma was identified by FACEMs, Andy Buck and Amit Maini in mid-2012.
An online Trauma Education Needs Analysis survey was undertaken in late 2012 with almost 200 respondents. The results of this survey were used to guide the development of the course content and ensure that it specifically addressed the needs of local Emergency practitioners.
Since then, ETM has grown annually from just 2 courses in 2013 to 23 courses in 2023 around Australia and New Zealand. In that time, over 2400 participants have successfully completed the course, with all participants agreeing that the course allowed them to achieve all stated learning objectives.
Whilst being founded on traditional educational principles, ETM has developed a strong understanding of the educational needs of the current and future generations of participants.
Our Vision
To be the leading training organisation for trauma education in Australasia.
Our Mission
- To educate and inspire through the delivery of modern, up to date trauma education from our dedicated and experienced faculty.
Our Values
- Educational excellence
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Inclusion and collaboration
- Caring for the wellbeing of our community
Our Goals
- Building the ETM community nationally and internationally
- Increasing participant satisfaction and confidence
- Improving course delivery and content
- Extending trauma education to other specialist areas including nursing
- Improving our clinical skill set and training practices
Our Strategic Priorities
- To provide the most up to date trauma education
- To provide support and inspiration to all course attendees
- To provide training excellence and innovation
- To promote support and education to all Faculty members
Meet Our Team
Dr. Andy Buck
MBBS BMedSc (Hons) GCCS FACEM
ETM Company Director and Course Director
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Andy is the co-creator and current director of the ETM Course. When he’s not creating content for ETM, Andy can be found at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he works as an Emergency Physician, or doing remote medical retrieval co-ordination for Careflight NT. Andy developed his interest in trauma during his early emergency training at the Alfred Hospital, one of Australasia’s busiest major trauma centres.
Peta McLaughlin
General Manager
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Hanna Talaksa
Faculty and Special projects Coordinator
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Marnie Campbell
Education Events Coordinator
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Marnie is a Project Manager and Events Specialist with experience in the not-for-profit and live productions and events sectors. Most recently, Marnie has worked with Beyond Blue on the national mental health in education initiative, Be You. Prior to this she worked in operational roles across Tennis Australia, FremantleMedia Australia and Seven Network.
Marnie is passionate about creating accessible and inclusive events and experiences for all. Marnie commenced with ETM in early 2024 as Education Events Coordinator.
Tony Edmanson
Equipment Coordinator
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Tony is the Equipment Coordinator at Emergency Trauma Management, responsible for the care, maintenance, and organisation of all course equipment, including our team of 14 mannequins. With decades of operational experience across hospitality, aviation, and logistics, he ensures that every piece of equipment is ready, reliable, and fit for purpose. His practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail make him an essential part of ETM.
Our Course Directors
ETM Course directors are senior doctors with high level clinical and education experience who have instructed on multiple courses and have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in course delivery.
- Dr Andy Buck MBBS BMedSc (Hons) GCCS, FACEM
- Dr Keith Amarakone MBChB, BSc, MA, MSc (Trauma) PGCertMEd, FACEM (PEM)
- Dr David Camilleri MD, FACEM
- Dr Amanda Connors RN, RM, GradCert HthSc (ED), GradCert TTL, GradDipACN (Crit Care), MN (CritCare), M.Ed. (Education), D.Ed. (Education)
- Dr Al Fergusson BSc, MBBCh, FACEM, FCEM
- Dr Hayley Frieslich MBBCH, (Wits) FACEM, MPH (Aero Med)
- Dr Andy Hopper MBBS, BA, FACEM
- Dr Tim Leeuwenburg BSc, MSc, PhD, MBBS, DipAnaes DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM, Grad Cert Aeromed Retrieval
- Dr Andy Potter MBChB (Hons), FANZCA
- Dr Gareth Richards BSc, MBChB, GC-CLINTCH
- Dr Stephanie Schlueter MD, FACEM
- Dr Nicola Walsham MBBS, FACEM, DTMH (London), PGDipMedTox (Cardiff)
- Dr Adam Holyoak: FACEM, FICM, Currently completing ACRRM Fellowship.
- Dave Tingey: Critical Care and Retrieval Paramedic
- Dr Nick Dafters: FACEM
Course Instructors
ETM Course Instructors are responsible for the delivery of course content at each course. Instructors are selected based on criteria related to trauma and/or education experience as well as their ability to conduct themselves in a positive, pro-active and professional manner whilst teaching on the course.
Instructors come from many medical specialties including Emergency Medicine, Pre-hospital and Retrieval, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics and Rural General Practice.
Course Coordinators
Our course coordinators facilitate and coordinate ETM Courses throughout Australia and New Zealand. All course coordinators have extensive experience in short course coordination, both with ETM and with other course providers such as APLS.
- Adrian Hutchinson RN / RM / Masters BSc (Advanced Practice)
- Hanna Talaska RN, MSc (Trauma)
- Shane Convey RN
- Helen Fahy Jowett RN, B.S. BNursing
- Sheryl Jonescu, RN
- Cherie Fergusson, Paramedic
- Russell Gooch, RN
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