Emergency Trauma Management (ETM) Course

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What to Expect

Course Overview

ETM Course is a comprehensive, 3-day, face-to-face trauma course specifically designed to meet the needs of Australasian Emergency Medicine practitioners. Designed for registrars and specialists in trauma reception and resuscitation, it is widely recognised as one of the most current and relevant short courses in trauma care.

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Locations: Courses held throughout Australia & New Zealand
  • sEligibility: The ETM Course is designed for Australian and New Zealand Senior Emergency Registrars and Consultants, but is also open to Rural GPs, Anaesthetic, ICU and Surgical trainees, as well as Trauma Registrars. Participants must be PGY2 or above with a minimum of six months’ Emergency Department experience.
  • Accreditation: ACEM | ACRRM | ANZCA | CICM | RACGPClick here for more Information on each
  • Included:
    • Pre-course manual online access
    • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day
    • Evening social function on Day 1 including complimentary drinks and finger food
    • Opportunity to meet and network with colleagues from across Australasia
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Trusted, Accredited, scenario-based Learning

Why Choose ETM?

  • Scenario-based trauma simulations
  • Taught by experienced Emergency Physicians
  • Evidence-based, locally relevant content
  • CPD-accredited and nationally recognised

Skills, Leadership, Confidence, and Clarity

What You'll Learn

  • Practical Trauma Resuscitation Skills: Including airway management, haemorrhage control, trauma triage, and more.
  • Team Leadership & Communication: Master the non-technical skills of trauma team management under pressure.
  • Evidence-Based Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with current trauma protocols and guidelines.
  • Clinical Confidence: Repeated, realistic simulations help embed learning and reduce fear in real cases.

Real Feedback from those who have taken the course.

What Participants Are Saying

Excellent course with highly engaging instructors. Their teaching from personal experience was captivating and helped reinforce concepts and approaches. The course was appropriately challenging while offering a supportive environment to learn in. Potentially the best run course I’ve been on, having done a few over the past couple years. The course will undoubtedly improve my care of trauma patients in the future out of sight. Thanks and great job!

– Jake North

This is the best course I’ve attended thus far. Highly recommend to everyone in an ED setting. The skill stations and SIMS emphasise the importance of teamwork, communication, and everyone is put through their paces. Great and excellent faculty. As an IMG, I encourage all IMGs to attend this course, especially those in the ED setting. I have already encouraged my colleagues to enrol in the course.

– Manu Prasad Kaipalli Jayaprasad

Brilliant course. As a FACEM I’d highly recommend to people who work in an emergency setting. The course manual, and lectures are excellent. The skills stations and team based sims are excellent learning. The faculty – absolutely brilliant. I met new teammates, we supported each other over the weekend, and the working week after this course highlighted the benefits of the positive mindset that this course teaches.

– Jaycen Cruickshank

This course was the best health course I have ever done. I attended as an observer-I work in theatre and only visit e.d. when there is a trauma call. I wanted to gain a holistic understanding on what happens in e.d., how decisions are made regarding management of trauma and improve my understanding of treatment goals. I filled in a lot of long standing knowledge gaps and feel more confident to attend my next trauma call. Also, the pre reading and videos are brilliant, the pre reading is very informative, in easy language and well set out. Thank you!!!!

– Quenby Carter

One of the best courses I think I’ve ever done! There was a really nice range of metro and rural clinicians on the Brisbane course, which made for some interesting discussions and a supportive environment. The facilitators were happy to tailor their advice and approach to each person’s location and resources and were really good at managing participant anxiety in simulation. It’s probably not a course well suited to junior doctors, but for anyone working as a trauma team leader or stepping up to this, I would consider it a “must do.” Kudos to the team for making something great!

– Helen Fry

Find the right date and location for your schedule

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ETM Course Melbourne: 20th-22nd February 2026 February 20, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
ETM Course Adelaide: 16th-18th March 2026 March 16, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide Register
ETM Course Gold Coast: 24th-26th March 2026 March 24, 2026 Mantra Legends Register
ETM Course Melbourne: 13th-15th April 2026 April 13, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
ETM Course Sunshine Coast: 20th-22nd April 2026 April 20, 2026 Surfair Beach Hotel, Marcoola Register
ETM Course Newcastle: 1st-3rd May 2026 May 1, 2026 Mercure Newcastle Register
ETM Course Cairns: 18th-20th May 2026 May 18, 2026 Cairns Convention Centre Register
ETM Course Perth: 22nd-24th May 2026 May 22, 2026 CTEC: Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre Register
ETM Course Brisbane: 10th-12th June 2026 June 10, 2026 Clinical Skills Development Centre, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Register
ETM Course Melbourne: 17th-19th June 2026 June 17, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
ETM Course Adelaide: 17th-19th October 2026 October 17, 2026 Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh Register
ETM Course Sydney: 22nd-24th July 2026 July 22, 2026 St George Clinical Skills Centre Register
ETM Course Cairns: 19th-21st August 2026 August 19, 2026 Cairns Hospital Skills Centre Register
ETM Course Melbourne: 26th-28th August 2026 August 26, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
ETM Course Perth: 21st-23rd September 2026 September 21, 2026 CTEC: Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre Register
ETM Course Toowoomba: 30th September - 2nd October 2026 September 30, 2026 Griffith University Darling Downs Medical Training Centre Register
ETM Course Auckland: 24th-26th November 2026 November 24, 2026 Auckland City Hospital Clinical Education Centre Register
ETM Course Gold Coast: 27th-29th November 2026 November 27, 2026 Gold Coast University Hospital, Pathology and Education Building Register
ETM Course Christchurch: 8th-10th December 2026 December 8, 2026 Manawa, Christchurch NZ Register
ETM Course Adelaide: 6th-8th July 2026 July 6, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide Register
ETM Course Melbourne: 11th-13th December 2026 December 11, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
ETM Course Melbourne: 12th - 14th December 2025 December 12, 2025 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register

Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know before your course

We’ve answered the most common questions about the ETM Course.

If you have a question regarding the ETM Course, please send us an email at [email protected].

How do I register and pay for a course?

To register and pay for an ETM Course, users must book through the registration page through the website.

Online payment by Visa, Mastercard American Express or PayPal is required to register and secure your place on an ETM course. In special circumstances, payment can be received by Bank Direct Deposit, cheque and/or bank cheque. To discuss these options, contact ETM on 03 8672 5945 or via email at [email protected].

Once you have successfully registered for a course, you will receive a tax/invoice and confirmation for payment via email. You will then need to register for access to the ETM online manual by signing up through the ETM Course website here: manual.etmcourse.com.

You will receives emails from [email protected] leading up to the course. Emails will include all course and venue information, a timetable and a brief pre-course MCQ.

How do I register for the ETM Course Manual?

Participants are required to register for access to the ETM online manual by signing up through the ETM Course manual website here: manual.etmcourse.com.

Can I reset my manual password?

Please click on the reset password link on the ETM Course manual login page and insert your email address associated with the account. Your manual password reset options will be emailed to you. If you’re unable to find the email, please check your spam folder.

Alternatively, please contact [email protected] and we will reset your password.

Can nurses and paramedics attend the ETM Course?

ETM recognises the unique contribution of emergency nurses to the initial management of trauma patients and welcomes nurse participants to the ETM Course. To find out more about the nurse participant role on the ETM Course, please click on the link here.

Paramedics: As the ETM Course is an in-hospital trauma course it is not specifically designed to meet paramedic needs. However we do welcome Paramedics on the ETM Course. If you're a paramedic and would like to attend the course, please select the nurse observer button when registering.

How much preparation time should I allow?

To ensure participants achieve the expected learning outcomes, we recommend attendees register for access to the ETM course manual and commence reading at least 3 weeks before the course.

It takes most people a minimum of 12 hours to cover the core chapters. The amount of time necessary is dependent upon an individual’s prior knowledge, expertise and experience in trauma management.

Can I download a copy of the ETM Course manual?

Due to the rapidly changing nature of trauma science, ETM does not currently provide printed copies of the ETM Course Manual as we are constantly updating manual content. There are also many videos in the online manual that are highly useful for course participants which cannot be viewed in a pdf or print version.

We accept that some learners prefer printed material to read from so please follow the steps below:

There is no way to download an entire website in a single click, however, you will find the following options to download specific pages or chapters that you may wish to read offline.

1) DOWNLOAD PDF – top of each page
Click on the PDF download button at the top of the page to download a pdf version of that page.

2) PRINT PAGE Click on the Print button (at the bottom of each page) to either print, or select “Save as PDF” to save a pdf version.

Will I be assessed during the course?

Summative and formative assessment on ETM Course includes:

  • Pre course MCQ
  • OSCE on Day 1
  • OSCE On Day 3
  • Post course MCQ
  • Small group/interactive sessions and simulation scenarios with individualised feedback post simulation/scenario

What are the course start and finish times?

Day 1: 08:00 start 17:00 finish
Day 2: 08:00 start 17:00 finish
Day 3: 08:00am start 15:15pm finish

Can I leave early on day 3?

Participants are required to attend all course sessions to be eligible for a course certificate. If you have extenuating circumstances and need to leave before 3.15pm on Day 3 of the course, please contact [email protected] to advise.

What happens if I fail the course?

If a participant fails ETM Course, a course certificate will not be provided.
ACCRM, CICM and ACEM CPD/PDP points may still be claimed.

RACGP members who fail the ETM Course can still self-record ETM as a CPD learning activity.

Can I cancel or transfer my place on the course?

The ETM Course transfer and cancellation policy is available in full here.

I'm not sure if I'm eligible to attend, who can I ask?

ETM Course is targeted at Australian and New Zealand Senior Emergency Registrars and Consultants, however a wide range of specialities have attended and are welcome at the course, including:

  • Rural GP’s
  • Anaesthetic trainees
  • ICU trainees
  • Surgical trainees
  • Trauma Registrars (adult and paediatric)

Registrants must be PGY 2 or above with AT LEAST 6 months Emergency Department experience.

If you’re unsure of your suitability to attend the course, please contact [email protected] for further advice.

Can I reserve a place on the course and pay later?

Payment at the time of registration is required to secure your place on a course. Places can not be reserved pending payment.

If you would like to claim course costs (e.g. from your hospital department) we strongly recommend that you pay first and claim the expenses later.

Do I need to repeat the course to maintain currency?

Unlike other courses we do not mandate repetition to maintain “currency”. We see ETM as a steppingstone in your trauma education journey. We have had some doctors choose to repeat the course after 3-4 years and found it useful as the course content evolves over time.

How do I become an ETM Course instructor?

Pathway to Becoming an ETM Instructor

  1. Nomination: A potential instructor is nominated by a Course Director after completing an ETM Course.
  2. Initial Contact: ETM contacts the nominated instructor to gauge their interest in joining the ETM Faculty.
  3. CV Submission: If the instructor is interested, they are asked to submit their CV for review.
  4. Invitation to Join: If deemed suitable, the instructor receives a formal invitation to join the ETM Faculty as an Instructor Candidate.
  5. Instructor Candidate Training: The candidate instructs on two ETM Courses under the guidance of experienced ETM instructors.
  6. Faculty Appointment: After successful performance across these two courses, the Instructor Candidate is formally appointed as an ETM Faculty member.

Will there be anywhere to feed my baby during the course?

ETM will arrange a private space for breastfeeding mothers and their support persons throughout the course. Please contact our admin team at [email protected] prior to the course, and we’ll liaise with venue staff to ensure a private room is made available.

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