Advanced Life Support
Clinical Training
All Specialties
Target Audience
Health care providers who require Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
Course Coordinator
Anne Starr
Price
Duration
Pre-requisites
Nil
1/2 day
Dates
Group courses by request
Maximum Participants
CPD allowances
12
This course is accredited within Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
It is also accredited with the Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) – Activity # ER-14-CA-052
Course Description
Program:
The ALS course comprises of an e-learning component & face to face learning. The course complies with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) standards.
The program involves rotating workshops and simulation scenarios. The program is also inclusive of ALS assessment.
Specific Objectives
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Recognition, assessment & management of the critically ill patient using a structured ABCDE approach
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Airway management skills
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Basic Life Support skills
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Defibrillation skills (manual & AED)
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Cardiac arrest management using the ARC ALS algorithm
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Work as an effective team member in a cardiac arrest
Training Methods
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E-learning
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Pre reading
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Hands-on Skills Workshops
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ALS scenarios and assessment
Training Technologies
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Moderate fidelity manikin simulators