Optimus is a suite of face to face and eLearning courses on paediatric resuscitation and critical care.  They are designed by CHQ’s STORK unit, a team of world leading educators who deliver simulation focused training throughout Queensland.

• CORE is for early responders to deteriorating paediatric patients.
• PRIME is for second responders who stabilise paediatric patients while awaiting retrieval.
• BONUS is a set of downloadable simulation packages designed to refresh course content through in situ simulations within your unit.
• PULSE is a CPR refresher course for staff who have already completed CORE.

To find out more on each course, click the individual links below.

Simulation Training Optimising Resuscitation for Kids (STORK) is a team of educators who provide training on paediatric critical care.  They use simulation and other innovative education methods to support the development of resilient healthcare systems capable of excellent resuscitative care to any child, anywhere in Queensland.

Dr Jason Acworth Director of STORK and Paediatric Emergency Physician

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Dr Ben Lawton Simulation Consultant and Paediatric Emergency Physician @paedsem

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Dr Ben Symon Simulation Consultant and Paediatric Emergency Physician @symon_ben

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Dr Carolina Ardila Simulation Fellow and Online Content Developer

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Louise Dodson Nurse Educator

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Tricia Pilotto Nurse Educator

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Melinda McVie Administration Officer

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Tony Carter Simulation Coordinator and PICU and Recovery Nurse

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Stefan Pietsch Simulation Coordinator and Paediatric Emergency Nurse

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Claire Marks Simulation Coordinator and PICU Nurse

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Tina Haffenden Simulation Coordinator, PICU and Retrieval Nurse

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Sam Peachey Simulation Coordinator and Emergency Nurse in a large mixed Emergency Department