Events

June–October 2026

nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania

AAD employed AMPs only

• Regional Anaesthesia workshop – University of Tasmania
• Procedural Skills for Abdominal Emergencies Workshop – University of Tasmania
• Intensive Predeparture Training Course – AAD Polar Medicine Unit
• Dental Training Course – Dental Health Services Tasmania
• Physiotherapy Upskilling – AAD Polar Medicine Unit
• Surgical and Anaesthesia Upskilling – AAD Polar Medicine Unit and Tasmanian Health Service
• Lay Surgical Assistant Training – AAD Polar Medicine Unit and Tasmanian Health Service
• Expeditioner First Responder First Aid Training – AAD Polar Medicine Unit

Successful completion of AAD AMP training and assessment may be credited for those enrolled in UTAS AAD Practical Skills for Remote and Extreme Environments Unit (CAM630).

Open Access – can be completed any time

Online

This online course has been designed and written by both rural generalist doctors and experienced radiographers to improve the quality of training for those professionals wishing to gain their X-ray licence. The course focuses on theoretical knowledge and provides a basic overview of how to convert that knowledge into practice. There are six modules that will take about 18 hours to complete.

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6 July – 25 October 2026

Online

Aero-space medicine is a growing sub-specialty of medicine. This unit is developed in collaboration with the Australasian Society of Aero-space Medicine (ASAM) and focuses on the environmental challenges and technological adaptions for survival in space. It explores the physiological and patho-physiological responses of humans in space and applies principles of space analogue research to inform the development of solutions to long-term space travel.

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5–9 October 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

The IAC annual event attracts more than 6000 participants each year, covering all space sectors and topics. It offers the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities to connect with the global space community and explore unique potential partnerships.

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21–24 October 2026

Tarndaya/Adelaide, South Australia

This is the peak national event for rural and remote doctors across Australia. Hosted by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), RMA25 will attract a diverse and collaborative community of junior doctors, students, educators, academics, and medical practitioners who are passionate about generalist medicine in rural and remote communities.

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