HSTCSA
Pit Crew RSI: A Team Approach
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Short course
Course type
6 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
6 CPD points
6 Clinical
Course overview
This engaging and comprehensive course, Pit Crew RSI: A Team Approach, is designed for emergency care providers at all levels—whether you're a doctor, nurse, ECP, paramedic (BLS, ILS, ALS), a student, or even operating at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level, this course empowers you with the essential skills and knowledge to confidently assist or perform a rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Through a blend of clinical theory and practical application, learners will explore the principles of airway assessment, preparation, intubation, patient monitoring, and post-intubation care—framed within a coordinated pit crew model that emphasizes communication, role clarity, and patient safety.
The course will be delivered through a mix of video lectures, interactive simulations, and downloadable job aids. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, mnemonics like STEADY and SAFE CARE, and hands-on demonstrations of essential RSI skills including BVM ventilation, laryngoscopy, and front-of-neck access. Assessment will be continuous and based on interactive quizzes, skills checks, and scenario-based knowledge reviews to ensure practical readiness for high-stakes airway management in both prehospital and in-hospital settings.
Who is this course for?
Doctors, nurses, ECP's, paramedics (BLS, ILS, ALS), students, and other healthcare providers involved in airway management or emergency care
Required qualification
Experience or exposure to emergency or critical care settings is recommended but not required.
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
Team-Based, High-Performance Model: Learn how to approach Rapid Sequence Intubation using the proven Pit Crew model—designed to optimise communication, streamline roles, and improve patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios.
Real-World Clinical Relevance: This course is built by South African emergency care practitioners with direct experience in prehospital and in-hospital airway management. It’s grounded in local context, but aligned to global best practice.
Flexible and Interactive Format: With explainer videos, interactive quizzes, downloadable job aids, and optional skills workshops, you’ll be able to learn at your own pace while building skills that transfer directly to the field.
HPCSA CPD Accredited: Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points approved by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) upon successful completion of the course.
About the academic institution
The Health & Safety Training Center of South Africa (HSTCSA) is an internationally recognized provider of emergency care and resuscitation training, dedicated to advancing the clinical competency of healthcare providers across South Africa. As an American Heart Association–aligned training site, HSTCSA offers high-quality, evidence-based courses—including Basic and Advanced Life Support, airway management, and trauma care—designed to meet both international guidelines and South African HPCSA standards.
With a strong focus on blended learning, real-world simulation, and continuous professional development, HSTCSA has become a trusted training partner for hospitals, EMS providers, universities, and public health departments. Our mission is to empower clinicians with the knowledge and skills they need to save lives and deliver safer, more effective, and efficient care.
Ryshane Sewpersad—founder of the institution
17+ Years of National and International Instructional Experience
Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Course developer & author
Ryshane Sewpersad is an emergency care practitioner and EMS educator with over 15 years of clinical and instructional experience. He is the Director of the Health & Safety Training Center of South Africa and an advocate for advancing emergency care education.
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