The Emergency Medicine Course (EMC) is an ideal program for General Practitioners and Rural Generalists who want to enhance their emergency medical knowledge and skills. The EMC is designed for GP’s, RG’s, junior healthcare practitioners and other relevant clinicians, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles of emergency medicine, along with the latest updates on emergency care guidelines, procedures and techniques.

This certificate course is delivered in a flexible online format to allow you to study at your own pace and convenience. It covers a wide range of emergency topics, including fast track, minor injuries, trauma and critical care.

In completing the Emergency Medicine Course, you will be better equipped to manage emergencies in your clinics or in emergency departments, and the course will be a valuable investment for GP's and health professionals who want to deliver high-quality care to their patients in emergency situations.

By joining the EMC, participants not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills in emergency medicine, but also become part of a collaborative and supportive community of like-minded practitioners. This community provides ongoing opportunities for networking, learning, and professional growth, and fosters a sense of shared purpose and commitment to excellence in emergency care.

The course is relevant to: 

Junior Medical Officers (PGY2+), Urgent Care Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, RIPRN/RIPERN’s, any other Allied Health Professionals (such as Emergency Pharmacists and Paramedics) working in or alongside an Emergency Department.

Regional or Rural Emergency Departments without vocational training programs may wish to provide this course to their longer-term locum junior staff.

To learn more and to register, head to the Alfred Emergency Education website.