Acute Procedures & Resus Skills Day

The Acute Procedures & Resus Skills Day is an intensive, practical training course delivered by Manchester Academy of Procedures and Simulations (MAPS). Designed in response to real clinician demand, this course focuses on essential bedside procedures used in acute and emergency settings.

Through hands-on simulation, expert-led teaching, and real-life scenarios, you’ll develop the confidence and competence needed to perform critical procedures safely and effectively.

Key Features

• ✅ Consultant-led teaching
• ✅ Hands-on practical training (not lecture-based)
• ✅ Realistic resuscitation scenarios
• ✅ Small group learning with personalised feedback
• ✅ Ultrasound-guided procedural skills training
• ✅ Immediate application to real clinical practice

Who This Course Is For

• Junior Doctors (FY1, FY2, IMT, SHO)
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Emergency Medicine / Acute Medicine trainees
• Critical Care trainees
• Clinicians preparing for Registrar roles
• Return-to-practice clinicians (after leave or career break)
• Any healthcare professional seeking procedural confidence

What You Will Learn

1. Emergency & Resuscitation Skills

• Cardioversion
• Transcutaneous pacing
• When to act rapidly in emergencies
• Hands-on simulation training

2. Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

• Machine setup
• Mask fitting techniques
• Troubleshooting ventilation failure

3. Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

• Pleural aspiration & chest drain insertion
• Ascitic tap
• Lumbar puncture
• Key learning:
  • Anatomy & landmarks
  • Ultrasound guidance
  • Avoiding complications
  • Repetition to build confidence

4. Emergency Vascular Access

• Intraosseous access
• Peripheral rescue techniques
• Rapid vascular access in critically unwell patients

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Perform essential procedures with confidence
• Understand when and why to act in emergencies
• Apply skills safely in real clinical environments
• Improve decision-making under pressure

Course Benefits

• Gain real-world clinical experience
• Build confidence before on-call shifts
• Practice repeatedly with expert feedback
• Learn in a safe, supportive environment

Course Format

• Duration: 1 Day
• Delivery: In-person
• Teaching Style: Hands-on + simulation-based
• Group Size: Small groups for personalised training

Certification

Participants receive a certificate of completion.

Why Choose This Course

Unlike traditional lecture-based training, this course focuses entirely on practical skills you will actually use in clinical practice—especially in high-pressure situations where time matters most.