Conference Workshops
26th August 2026
Expert Led Workshops
Make the most of your time in Adelaide by taking part in our expert-led, pre-conference workshops. These small, practical workshops provide the opportunity to complete additional professional development while attending the National First Aid Trainers Conference. Premium Registration allows attendees to select two workshops from a choice of three topics. Held on the afternoon and evening of 26th August. Spaces are limited. Premium registration holders will be able to place session bookings from 19th January 2026.
"The major bleeding workshop run by TacMed was fantastic. Such a great addition to the conference!"
Mick F, 2024 Workshop Attendee
Workshop 1
High quality CPR
Jess Williams
NSW Ambulance Educator
Cardiac Arrest survival rates are low. Providing patients with the best possible survival outcome relies on them receiving high-quality CPR.
In this hands-on workshop, Paramedic Educator Jess Williams will examine and evaluate key CPR performance metrics using manikins with real-time feedback.
You will learn…
- What quality CPR really means.
- How CPR performance leads to better outcomes for cardiac arrest patients.
- Techniques for providing quality CPR.
- Pit crew CPR and the importance of a team approach.
- Current ambulance treatment protocols for OHCA.
Session 1: 1pm – 4pm FULLY BOOKED
Session 2: 5pm – 8pm FULLY BOOKED
Workshop 2
If trained to do so
Chris Bertolo
Nurse Educator
Have you ever used the phrase ‘if trained to do so’? Often, ANZCOR guidelines will include treatment recommendations with this caveat.
In this hands-on workshop, Nurse Educator Chris Betolo will cover the skills required to deliver treatments not commonly taught in first aid courses.
You will learn…
- How to give a Glucagon IM injection.
- How to take, record and interpret blood sugar levels.
- How and when to give intranasal naloxone.
- How to give intranasal midazolam.
- How to manually take, record and interpret blood pressure.
Session 1 : 1pm – 4pm
Session 2: 5pm – 8pm
Workshop 3
Teaching first aid
Prof Hugh Grantham
How you teach is just as important as what you teach. Getting the ‘important stuff to stick’ is vital if we want learners to recall information in an emergency.
In this engaging workshop, Prof Hugh Grantham (tbc) will examine what the current evidence tells us about first aid and BLS education.
You will learn…
- The best evidence-based practice for BLS education.
- The importance of identifying cognitive overload and ways to reduce it.
- Methods to deliver information in a relatable and simplified way.
- How we learn, and tips on ensuring the important stuff sticks.
Session 1: 1pm – 4pm
Session 2: 5pm – 8pm
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