About the Course
This course provides a structured and practical approach to upper airway management, designed for Intensive Care, Emergency, and Anaesthetics trainees, as well as a valuable refresher for consultants. Common airway challenges such as difficult intubation and tracheostomy complications are covered in depth. Key themes include recognizing high-risk airways and mastering advanced rescue techniques to prevent airway disasters.

Course Highlights

Pre-course reading material and MCQs for preparation
E-learning modules and interactive classroom lectures
Hands-on skill stations focused on rescue techniques and crisis decision-making

CICM & ANZCA Approved

Meets CICM’s Advanced Airway curriculum requirements (2014)
ANZCA CPD Program approved: claim this CICO course as an emergency response activity (ER-15-CICO-004)

The Course will cover

Direct and indirect laryngoscopy (video laryngoscopy)
Laryngeal mask airways
Bronchoscopy and fibre-optic intubation
Tracheostomy and cricothyrotomy
Intubation planning, airway assessment Endotracheal tube exchange
Acute upper airway obstruction