Resuscitation Wizardry: Making Things Happen — Two Day Event

Dr Cliff Reid's career is dedicated to optimising both the clinical and non-technical aspects of resuscitation. He tells all in this two-day event.

What's the format? It's an interactive masterclass rather than a simulation course. Cliff teaches both days himself, mostly through case-based learning, so you work through real resuscitations together. Along the way there are stories from the front line, some of them very moving, plus interactive quizzes, group tabletop games and plenty of discussion. There are no sim scenarios or skill stations, so it suits every level of experience, and you don't need to prepare anything.

Download the full programme (PDF) — handy for a study leave application to your employer.

Case-based discussions covering best practice in airway management, ventilation, shock management and haemodynamic support, neuroprotection, sepsis, trauma and haemorrhage - PLUS how to make it happen: extensive content on leadership, communication, culture and human factors, back by popular demand after selling out in 2024 and 2025.

After 20 years of teaching everything Cliff wishes someone had told him when he was training in emergency medicine and intensive care, the two-day format allows in-depth discussion of clinical AND non-technical factors. It's not just about what to do, but how to make things happen when the system is conspiring against you.

What previous participants said:

"Inspirational, emotional and reminds people why we do what we do!"

"Ownership! I feel like my identity with my specialty is refreshed."

"Great conversation about culture and how to change/improve it in our departments."

"Airway lesson was inclusive of all skill levels regardless of current professional position."

"Made me think about what I need to do to be the best resuscitationist I can be."

"The persuasion techniques were awesome."

"Expert knowledge with culture and compassion and kindness."

"Incredibly cerebral and humble atmosphere."

PLEASE NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON, TWO-DAY event at 15 Hatfields, London SE1 (5 minutes from Waterloo and Blackfriars). There is no option to attend virtually. Participants are expected to attend both days; no refunds are given if only one day is attended. Your ticket includes arrival tea/coffee from 08:00, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch on both days (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options). Doors/registration from 08:15.

Refunds & transfers: Full refund until 8 October 2026. 50% refund until 7 November 2026. After 7 November, no refunds, but tickets are fully transferable - name changes are free any time until 30 November 2026 (email us). If we are forced to cancel the event, all tickets are refunded in full.

Cliff Reid FRCEM FCICM FRCP is an emergency physician and the resuscitation lead at Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney, and a senior specialist in prehospital and retrieval medicine with Sydney HEMS, where he was Director of Training for ten years and now focuses on prehospital cardiac arrest and ECMO. He also works as a consultant in intensive care medicine at Dubbo Base Hospital, where he has led quality initiatives in critical care airway management.

Places are strictly limited and both previous cohorts sold out - early booking is strongly advised, particularly if you need to arrange December leave.