History of the MOET Course

The MOET (Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma) course was developed in the UK equip participants with the knowledge, confidence and skills to manage serious obstetric and anaesthetic complications in pregnant women.

The course was designed by Charles Cox and Richard Johanson, along the same lines as the EMST (Emergency Management of Severe Trauma) and BATLS (Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support) courses.

The MOET course draws on its military origin to promote a systematic and structured approach to trauma and emergency obstetric management, using the standard basic life support and advanced life support algorithms.

It is aimed principally at obstetricians and anaesthetists at the level of consultant or senior registrar. Midwives attend as observers and participate as assistants in the scenarios, as in real life.