Paediatric Trauma Course (PTM)

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What to Expect

Course Overview

The Paediatric Trauma Course (PTM) is a 3-day, face-to-face course designed to teach the reception and resuscitation of paediatric trauma patients.

With a strong focus on practical resuscitation skills, trauma team leadership, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork, this course is ideal for both medical and nursing staff.

  • Duration: 3 full days
  • Locations: Currently based in Melbourne only
  • sEligibility: The PTM 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. Nurses are also eligible to attend.
  • Accreditation: The PTM Course is approved with Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
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  • Included: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day. Evening social function on Day 1 including complimentary drinks and finger food.
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Course Timetable

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Terms & Conditions

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Trusted, Accredited, scenario-based Learning

Why Choose the PTM?

  • Paediatric Trauma Focus
  • Tailored to local clinical practice
  • Developed from the highly regarded Emergency Trauma Management framework
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Strengthen your ability to lead in high-pressure scenarios
  • Ideal for Medical & Nursing Staff

Skills, Leadership, Confidence, and Clarity

What You'll Learn

  • Paediatric Resuscitation:
    Age-specific assessment and intervention
  • Trauma Team Leadership:
    Lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure
  • Airway & Breathing Management:
    Techniques tailored to paediatric anatomy
  • Evidence-Based Knowledge:
    Stay up-to-date with current paediatric trauma protocols and guidelines
  • Clinical Confidence:
    Repeated, realistic simulations help embed learning and reduce fear in real paeds case

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

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PTM Course Melbourne: 27th February- 1st March 2026 February 27, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
PTM Course Melbourne: 26th - 28th June 2026 June 26, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register
PTM Course Melbourne: 7th - 9th September 2026 September 7, 2026 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne Register

Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know before your course

Whether you’re registering for the first time or coming back for advanced training, we’ve answered the most common questions about our PTM Course. If you have a question regarding the PTM Course, please send us an email at admin@etmcourse.com

How do I register and pay for the PTM Course?

To register and pay for the PTM 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 admin@etmcourse.com.

How much does it cost to attend the PTM course?

The cost to attend the PTM Course $3599 including GST. The cost to attend the PTM course as a nurse/paramedic participant is $660 inc GST.

What is included in the registration fee?

Access to Pre course preparation materials
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day

What will I receive when I register for the course?

Once you have successfully registered for a course, you will receive a tax/invoice and confirmation for payment via email.
You will receive an email from admin@etmcourse.com approximately two months prior to to the course. The email will include a link to all course preparation materials. Reminders willbe sent in the weeks leading up to the course.

How much pre course preparation time should I allow?

To support participants in achieving the expected learning outcomes, we recommend registering for access to the ETM Course Manual and beginning your reading at least three weeks before the course.
On average, it takes a minimum of 12 hours to work through the core chapters. If you have already attended an ETM course, your learning time will be less.
All participants are required to review the paediatric trauma chapter in detail. The time needed will vary depending on your prior knowledge, expertise, and experience in paediatric trauma management.

Will I be assessed during the course?

Summative and formative assessment on the PTM 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

How does the PTM Course differ from the ETM Course

The PTM is designed specifically for those caring for injured children. With a strong focus on practical resuscitation skills, trauma team leadership, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork, this course is ideal for both medical and nursing staff.

What are the course start and finish times?

Day 1: 08:00 start 17:00 finish. (The first lecture will commence at 08:00am sharp on Day 1, but we ask participants to arrive at 07:40am to allow time to sign in and grab a coffee).
Day 2: 08:00 start 17:00 finish

What happens if I cancel my place on a course?

The ETM cancellation policy is available in full at: https://etmcourse.com/terms-and-conditions/.
Cancellations are eligible for a partial refund as per the following conditions:
Cancellations occurring:
Greater than 28 days from course start date: full refund minus $600 cancellation fee
Within 28 days are not available and no refund will be provided
Non-attendance at or failure to attend a course will be treated as a cancellation within 28 days of course commencement and no refund will be given. (Failure to attend a course due to extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis.)

Can I transfer from one course to another?

The ETM Course transfer policy is available in full at https://etmcourse.com/terms-and-conditions/.
Requests for transfer to a new course date must be received in writing via email to admin@etmcourse.com no later than 28 days prior to the original course. commencement date and will incur a $600 administration fee.
Requests to cancel or transfer for a second or subsequent time (regardless of when the cancellation/transfer request occurs) will receive no refund. In this circumstance payment of the full course fee again will be required to secure a place on the course.
Requests for transfer received within 28 days of the course commencement date will be treated as a cancellation and no refund will be provided.

Am I eligible to attend the PTM Course

Prior successful completion of the ETM Course is a prerequisite for attending ETM Advanced. Please DO NOT register if you have not previously successfully completed the ETM Course.
As per the ETM course eligibility criteria, The Advanced 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 GPs
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.

Do I need to repeat the course to maintain currency?

Unlike other courses we do not mandate repetition to maintain “currency”.

Can I reserve my 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.

I'm a nurse, can I attend the PTM Course?

Paediatric nurses are welcome to attend the PTM Course and can participate within their scope of practice

Is the PTM course accredited?

The PTM Course is accredited with ACEM for the 2025 ACEM CPD year (1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025).
RACGP Members can claim atendance at the ETM Advanced course at 2 points per hour
ACRRM accreditation for the 2026 PDP year is cuurently pending review.

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