This half-day course is delivered by SCGH specialists from Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Renal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.
The program covers:
- Relevant anatomy
- Common pitfalls and troubleshooting
- Types of central lines available
Participants will engage in hands-on stations focusing on:
- Needling techniques using ultrasound and landmark approaches
- Securing lines
- Femoral lines
- Vascular catheters
- Ultrasound techniques
Important: Proficiency in ultrasound cannulation is essential for successful completion of the CVC course. If you wish to improve your ultrasound skills beforehand, consider enrolling in the Ultrasound IVC Course.
Eligibility
- Open to RMO level and above across all medical specialties
- Senior nursing staff (CNS, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) currently working in ICU, ED, or Vascular Access roles within the hospital
If you have questions about eligibility, please contact the Simulation Centre.
2026 dates
- Monday 9th March
- Monday 18th May
- Monday 31st August
Cost (inclusive GST):
NMHS – $475
External – $675
To register for this course please click here
Please refer to our cancellation policy here.


