Obstetric Trauma Course (Shepparton)

A full-day, hands-on course focused on managing trauma in pregnancy

What to expect

This immersive course combines short expert talks, small-group workshops, and high-fidelity simulations to build confidence in managing pregnant trauma patients—from common presentations to rare, high-stakes emergencies.

Morning: Foundations & Key Concepts

• Teamwork and communication in high-pressure situations
• How trauma care differs in pregnancy
• Imaging decisions and radiation considerations
• Common clinical dilemmas and FAQs

Midday: Hands-On Skills Workshops

• EFAST & CTG interpretation in pregnancy
• Initial assessment and decision-making in obstetric trauma
• Family & domestic violence recognition and management

These sessions emphasise hands-on skills, structured clinical reasoning, and immersive, case-based learning.

Afternoon: Critical Procedures & Simulation

• Resuscitative hysterotomy (what, when and how)
• Team-based decision-making under pressure
• High-fidelity simulations include:
  • Major trauma with maternal and fetal considerations
  • Complex resuscitation scenarios, managing multidisciplinary team members

Wrap-Up

Reflection on challenging cases – ask the expert panel – trauma surgeons, obstetricians and midwives. 

Cost

• FACEM/Specialist $990 including GST
• Registrar $495 including GST
• Nurse/Midwife $220 including GST

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