The Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) and Emergency Medicine Diploma (EMD) are competency-based workplace accreditations administered by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.

These training programs are designed for career medical officers, junior medical officers and General Practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge base and skill set in emergency medicine.

The local program

Four 6-month positions are offered within our department each year, offering an opportunity for EMC/EMD candidates to complete the course requirements whilst gaining clinical experience in a major Emergency environment. Local candidates are paired with a consultant mentor to oversee and support their training. 

For candidates working in regional centres, the UHG-EMET team issues invitations to visit our department for 80 hours of placement to help satisfy the College requirements. During their time with us, each candidate engages in one-on-one supervision and teaching from an emergency consultant (FACEM). 

EMC/EMD candidates Fouzia and Xia learning about cervical spine immobilisation from Dr Jean Moller (FACEM).

Course details and requirements

For further information on the Emergency Medicine Certificate or Emergency Medicine Diploma, such as course requirements or structure, please visit the college website.

How to apply

If you are a regional clinician undertaking the certificate and seeking a placement in our department, please contact a member of the UHG-EMET team.