A unique Sturt Fleurieu opportunity
Are you confident about your airway management skills?
Are you looking forward to the challenge of emergency medicine in general practice? Does it hold any fears for you?
Have you always had an interest in anaesthetics but never had the chance to get a suitable term?
Perhaps pro-start anaesthetics will help you with the above issues.
pro-start anaesthetics is a modular learning program which gives registrars at advanced level and above the opportunity to give supervised anaesthetics with a GP anaesthetist or specialist.
The program allows you to attend 15 anaesthetic sessions each semester and to learn anaesthetic skills under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. The program pays you for this time to defray possible lost income from consulting.
The topics covered include the following:
- Safety issues
- Anaesthetic machines
- Volatile agents
- IV agents
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ventilators
- Muscle relaxants
- The recovery room
Each module is able to be completed in theatre although some time at home may be required for reading and writing up activities. Central to each module is a series of key clinical activities which are assessed by the supervisor with random audit by Sturt Fleurieu medical educators. The major learning occurs through interaction 1 on 1 with the supervisor, hands on practical experience, readings from the supplied text and completion of activities.
At the end of the program you should have developed good airway management skills and be more competent in dealing with a range of emergencies through this important skill development. You will have gained an insight into anaesthetic techniques and you may find that your interest is stimulated enough to seek a 12 month term as an advanced rural skills post in anaesthetics with a view to becoming that most sought after of practitioners, the GP Anaesthetist.
Give it a go and enjoy the experience.
"pro-start anaesthetics has allowed me to provide care under the guidance of experienced GP Anaesthetists and to understand the scope of Anaesthetics provided in this setting. It’s been a great opportunity".
Paul Muffet