Become an EMST Coordinator

The role of the EMST co-ordinator is essential for the successful conduct of each course. EMST co-ordinators usually have a background in nursing and trauma, and have an interest in education.

If you are a highly organised person who is passionate about trauma, consider becoming an EMST co-ordinator. The co-ordinator works closely with the course director, and is responsible for organising the course, pre-course planning and post-course summation.

Nursing professionals interested in participating in the EMST program are welcome to apply to become an EMST co-ordinator. Please register your interest by:

• Ensuring minimum eligibility is met
• Emailing emst@surgeons.org

• A health professional with a base knowledge of medical core content and related equipment such as a trauma nurse co-ordinator, nursing education co-ordinator, Registered Nurse with emergency/trauma experience
• Proven organisational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Familiar with EMST course policies and procedures

• Attend an EMST provider course as an observer with an experienced EMST co-ordinator
• Actively assists an experienced co-ordinator on an EMST provider course as a co-ordinator Candidate to gain an understanding of the course requirements and administrative tasks
• Manage the pre and post course planning, and the operation of an EMST provider course under the supervision of an experienced co-ordinator and course director
• Recommendation submitted to the National Co-ordinator for approval to obtain EMST co-ordinator status

EMST Office
Skill Training Department
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia

Email: emst@surgeons.org