Second-year Monash University medical students recently had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of rural and remote rescue and trauma care during an engaging session led by Ambulance Victoria and the Bairnsdale Unit of Victoria SES.
As part of Monash Rural Health’s year two visits, which allow students to experience life and work in rural communities, the group spent a morning at the local SES facility. MICA paramedic Dave Moors provided an in-depth look at the essential resources he carries, illustrating the complexities of rescue and treatment in remote settings through an interactive learning experience.
SES volunteers also demonstrated the equipment used in road and remote rescues, as well as casualty evacuation, giving students a comprehensive view of the emergency response process. They learned firsthand that successful rescue and medical intervention require coordinated efforts from a wide range of professionals and volunteers, working across distances and time-sensitive situations.
This collaborative morning session — an ongoing partnership between Ambulance Victoria, VICSES, and Monash Rural Health — provided valuable insight into the critical pre-hospital care their future patients may receive before arriving for treatment.
Bairnsdale SES deputy unit controller Frank Carter expressed his enthusiasm about the initiative.
“The unit is pleased to have the ability to connect with future doctors and provide them with an understanding of what their patient may experience before presentation to them,” he said.
