New simulation course for rural practitioners

Call for Expressions of Interest for SPARC (Procedural Sedation in a Rural Context)

The University of Otago Rural Postgraduate Programme is developing a new simulation-based course for rural practitioners of procedural sedation - SPARC (Simulated Procedural sedation and Analgesia in the Rural Context).

2026-04-15

The course will include independent online learning followed by an intensive simulation workshop spread over two days. There are three choices of dates for the 2026 workshops:

24–25 August 2026

12–13 October 2026

3–4 December 2026

It will be at a level appropriate for those with existing experience of procedural sedation or for those newly developing these skills.  We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from people interesting in attending.  If you are interested, please complete the form below and submit your EOI.

More information can be found at https://www.otago.ac.nz/centre-for-rural-health/rural-health-academic-centre,-ashburton/rural-procedural-sedation-simulation-course

Express your interest here: Expression of Interest for SPARC (Procedural Sedation in a Rural Context) – Fill out form