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The HALO Course

The HALO Course

Resus procedures mastery. Understand, refine, perform under pressure.

 

Lead Facilitators:

Rory O’Brien, Finn Coulter, Eanna Mac Suibhne,Brian Manning, Claire McCarthy.

Date: 20th March 2026

 

Cadaveric Skills based training for Consultants

 

This immersive, peer-led programme offers the opportunity to practice core lifesaving procedures on human tissue in a realistic simulation environment, enhancing both technical precision and clinical decision-making. Work alongside experienced faculty and

colleagues to build confidence, sharpen technique, and perform critical interventions safely when it matters most.

Course Highlights:

  • Canthotomy and cantholysis
  • Finger thoracostomy and pleural drainage
  • Vascular access (MAC line / Intraosseous access)
  • Critical wound control
  • Resuscitative Thoracotomy
  • Resuscitative Hysterotomy

Peer-led training by experienced instructors.

High student: cadaver ratio focusing on maximum time with tissue.

Surgical approach mastery including task trainer practice.

Advanced techniques with cadaveric specimens.

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