FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Airway Management and Ultrasound-Guided IV Cannulation Workshop

Locations, Dates and Times
- WiSE Gold Coast Saturday 30^th May
- WiSE Macquarie Park TBA

Investment: $250 + GST

Places are limited due to the deep learning and practical hands on experience.
These popular workshops will reach full capacity. Don't delay!

This workshop is CPD Accredited for 4 hours of Educational Activity and Reviewing Performance

Master Two Essential Procedural Skills in One Practical Workshop

This intensive 4-hour workshop is designed for General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners who want to build real confidence in two high-impact skills:

Ultrasound-guided intravenous cannulation

Wound closure and
suturing

With expert instruction, hands-on practice, and competency sign-off, you’ll leave ready to apply these skills in real clinical settings.

Who This Workshop Is For

General Practitioners

Nurses Practitioners

Urgent Care Clinicians

Workshop Structure

Module 1: Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Cannulation

Learning Outcomes

You will learn:

When and why to use ultrasound for IV access
Indications, contraindications, and safety principles
How to recognise high-risk patients and when to escalate

Ultrasound Fundamentals & Vein Identification

Probe selection and image optimisation
Upper-limb vascular anatomy
How to differentiate veins from arteries

Cannulation Technique & Procedural Steps

In-plane and out-of-plane approaches
Needle alignment, angle, and depth control
Infection prevention and preparation

Hands-On Practical Skills Stations

You’ll practise:

Cannulation on simulation models
Repetition with instructor feedback
Managing collapsed, rolling, and difficult veins

Module 2: Learning Outcomes

Airway Emergencies & Assessment

Identify common causes of airway emergencies
Recognise signs of airway compromise
Perform a structured airway assessment
Apply clinical observation to decision-making

Basic Airway Manoeuvres

Perform head-tilt chin-lift and jaw thrust
Select and insert OPA correctly
Select and insert NPA appropriately
Understand indications and contraindications

BVM Ventilation (Hands-on)

Set up BVM and choose correct mask size
Perform effective one-person BVM technique
Perform coordinated two-person BVM technique
Identify and correct common ventilation issues

Supraglottic Airways (I-Gel) (Hands-on)

Understand indications and limitations of I-Gel
Select correct size and insert safely
Confirm placement and secure device
Apply skills in supervised practice

Cricothyroidotomy (Awareness))

Understand the CICO scenario
Recognise when escalation is required
Understand basic principles of cricothyroidotomy
Gain awareness of emergency airway options

Team-Based Approach & Integration

Apply Zero Point Survey principles
Use structured communication in emergencies
Choose appropriate airway adjuncts in scenarios
Understand escalation pathways in urgent care

What You’ll Walk Away With

Hands-on experience in two critical procedural skills

Confidence managing difficult IV access

Competency sign off
and certificate

Clear safety, documentation, and escalation pathways

Course Details

Duration: 4 hours

Locations:
WiSE Gold Coast Saturday 30^th May 2026
WiSE Macquarie Park TBA

Investment: Only $250 + GST

Includes: All training materials. Simulation models and equipment. Instructor feedback and competency assessment Certification.

Secure Your Spot: Places are limited to ensure high-quality hands-on learning.

Build your skills. Boost your confidence. Improve patient care.