Emergency Medicine
Short course
30 hrs
Blended
30 CPD points
(70% average required)
Course overview
The Short Course in Emergency Medicine is designed to equip healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide effective emergency care, particularly in settings where capacity is limited. Many hospitals and emergency units face challenges due to inadequately trained staff, leading to potential mismanagement of life-threatening conditions. In response to the global call by the WHO in December 2018 to improve emergency care, this course addresses the critical need for well-trained practitioners capable of delivering timely and appropriate interventions to preserve life.
Developed by experienced emergency medicine experts, the course focuses on building a structured and effective approach to managing emergencies under pressure. Participants will gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of emergency protocols, enabling them to minimise errors and improve patient outcomes.
This is a blended learning course, requiring participants to complete an online theoretical component before attending a two-day, case-study based interactive workshop. To complete the online component participants must pass the module quizzes with a minimum score of 70%, ensuring they have mastered the essential knowledge prior to attending the workshop. Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for 30 CEU’s on Level 2.
Who is this course for?
Required qualification
Course level
In-person workshop
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
- Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the academic institution
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Course Lessons
Course developer
Prof Vidya Lalloo is the HCU of emergency medicine at Kalafong Hospital. She completed her MMed and FCEM in 2016. Prof Lalloo holds a diploma in Primary Emergency Care and a postgraduate diploma in General Ultrasound. She is the chair of the college of EM curriculum workgroup, a college
council member, the Pretoria SIG representative of the Emergency Ultrasound Society of South Africa- a branch of EMSSA, a member of the National Snakebite Advisory Group and a founding member of EMpret- Emergency Medicine Pretoria, who runs short courses in ECG interpretation,
Venomous Animals/Poisonous Plants, and promotes learning on social media. Prof Lalloo has published a number of research articles and is co-editor in chief of the Primary Emergency Care textbook. She also writes the toxicology chapter in Prof Kloeck’s Wits Blue book. Prof Lalloo enjoys
representing Emergency Medicine Pretoria at national and international conferences such as these.
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