Sydney Professional Certificate in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring

Unexpected postoperative neurologic deficit is arguably one of the most devastating potential complications of surgery.The use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is increasing in Australia and overseas, without a sufficient number of highly skilled providers.

An increased interest in IONM amongst neurologists, surgeons and anaesthetists shows a demand for education that mirrors the increase in service demand.The intraoperative neuromonitoring units of study are the only postgraduate coursework of its kind in Australia, providing a structured curriculum in intraoperative neuromonitoring to complement experiential learning.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?

This professional certificate will provide an educational and certification opportunity for anaesthetists, physicians and surgeons and doctors training in these disciplines.

Admission criteria

Admission to the Sydney Professional Certificate in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring requires students to be a Trainee or Fellow of one of the below or equivalent:

• Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists; or
• Royal Australasian College of Physicians; or
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.