2022 Perioperative Medicine Short Course

Why do the course

Surgical Patients are getting older and sicker and many clinicians caring for surgical patients are challenged by the growing complexity of these patients, particularly their perioperative management. Pre-admission clinics are responding, and perioperative medicine is becoming an emerging field and this course will address deficiencies in this area.

Courses offered

• Online Only course
• Online PLUS Block Day course (Consultants only)

Course Dates

• March Course: 21 March to 17 June 2022
• August Course: 15 August to 11 November 2022

Information

• 13 week course (12 weeks of course modules and 1 week mid-course break).
• 12 course modules (one released each week).
• Each course module consists with a reading package, journal articles, short videos, podcasts and knowledge check sections or combinations.
• Course material is online with no face-to-face interaction with lecturers or course coordinators (unless consultants register for the single Block Day session).
• Allows for flexibility in work patterns – course modules can be viewed at own pace (once released) and at any time.
• Certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the course.

Time Commitment:

Online Only Course: 12 Course Modules (one released each week), 4 - 6 hours per week (on average)

Block Day contact hours: 7.35 hrs (if you select the Online PLUS Block Day course)

The Online Only course

Anyone who is interested in Perioperative Medicine with a minimum Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) can register for this course.

However, we recommend participation is best suited for the following specialties

•  Anaesthetists
•  Intensivists
•  Physicians
•  Surgeons
•  Pain Specialists
•  Emergency Physicians
•  General Practitioners

For the Online PLUS Block Day course

* Only Consultants can register for this option
* A copy of fellowship certificate should be provided

Online Only course

There are 12 course modules (one released each week) which are reviewed Online.

• 6 course modules - first 6 weeks
• 1 week mid-course break
• 6 course modules - second 6 weeks

Online PLUS Block Day course

• In addition to the Online Only course, the Block Day is included (additional fee applies).
• The Perioperative Medicine Short course Block Day is a single day to interact with specialists in the field of perioperative medicine. We provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the online course to case studies and introduce other important areas in Perioperative Medicine.
• We are delighted to welcome a very experienced faculty to provide high quality sessions.
• All catering is provided including an on-site barista.

Please note that the Short Course Block Day is only open to consultants (proof will be required at the time of registration). However, consultants and trainees can enrol for the Online Only course of participation.

COVID-19 Information: Given the unpredictability of COVID-19 and any subsequent border closures, the 2022 Block Day may be impacted and/or cancelled. For registrants affected, refunds will be provided for the Block Day portion of their course fee (in addition to the standard refund policy on the payment site). Should the Block Day be cancelled, a replacement online webinar may be offered for a small fee to all registered participants.

In addition to the Online Only course, the Block Day is included (additional fee applies).

The Perioperative Medicine Short course Block Day is a single day to interact with specialists in the field of perioperative medicine. We provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the online course to case studies and introduce other important areas in Perioperative Medicine.

We are delighted to welcome a very experienced faculty to provide high quality sessions.

All catering is provided including an on-site barista.

Please note that the Short Course Block Day is only open to consultants (proof will be required at the time of registration). However, consultants and trainees can enrol for the Online Only course of participation.

When

Saturday, 12 November 2022
8.00 AM to 5 PM (contact hours 7.35 hours)

Where is the day held?

The Block Day session will be held at the following location:

Please click here to view the Alfred Hospital Map. Please follow the red-dotted line in the map

Block Day Activities^*

Small Group Sessions

• Perioperative Diabetes - Prof. Dave Story
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Professor Matthew Naughton / Dr. Glenn Downey
• Pre-operative Investigations – Dr. John Reeves
• Perioperative Anticoagulation / Transfusion - Dr. Amanda Davis
• Advance Care Planning in the Perioperative Period – Dr. Matthew Richardson
• Perioperative Care of the Elderly Patient - Dr. Margot Lodge

Lecture plus panel Q&A

• Perioperative impact of COVID-19 - Dr Simon Hendel
• Perioperative Fluids: Where are we now? - Prof Paul Myles

What is included on the day?

• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included as well as an all-day complimentary barista.
• Parking and transport is NOT included.

^*Please Note: Topics and speakers are subject to change. 2021/2020 Block Day Webinar timetable shown.
2022 Block Day timetable to be confirmed.

The Block Day is conducted over 9 hours from approximately 8 AM till 5 PM.
Students are divided into small groups (between 10 and 14) and rotate through the case studies.
Typically there are 6 rotations of approximately an hour each.