The Charles Sturt University (CSU) School of Biomedical Sciences is holding an emergency training simulation in Bathurst on Thursday 21 April as part of its inaugural certificate course, Emergency Protective Patient Care (EPPC).The immersive training exercise is designed for those working in public order units, close personal protection, corrections services, border security, or other police and security functions, and will provide simulations that will assist students to develop skills and knowledge in a critical area of public safety.CSU paramedic program lecturer Mr Alexander (Sandy) MacQuarrie (pictured) said the major scenario would involve a visit to CSU Bathurst campus by the fictional  'Prime Minister of the Republic of Toonjey'."The day will include several simulations where enrolled NSW Police counterterrorism officers will have to demonstrate their EPPC skills," said Mr MacQuarrie. He notes that CSU has 'gone above and beyond' to allow a full day's exercise in Bathurst."Also attending will be the NSW Police, fire fighters and ambulance paramedics along with some local actors who'll be taking part in the training exercise," he said.The exercise will take place at various locations around the campus, as the 'Prime Minister' tours the facilities."In the security-conscious world we live in, exercises like these are really important as they build confidence and skills for those working in close personal protection, as well as helping to build and maintain community confidence in our law enforcement agencies," Mr MacQuarrie said.The Emergency Protective Patient Care course has been developed by CSU in consultation with the NSW Police Protection Operations Unit.The course has been designed for those working in close protection services to gain skills and knowledge in the areas of emergency care in the adverse situation where people need medical help or are suffering from trauma, sometimes in very austere environments. It is the first time a course like this has been offered in Australia.CSU is recognised globally as a leading provider of research and education for professionals in law, law enforcement, investigations, terrorism and safety, emergency management, leadership and security.