ALS2: Advanced Life Support February 2027
Event Overview
This course is jointly accredited by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).
This two day internationally accredited course has been developed to standardise the teaching of cardiac arrest and resuscitation management.
Course Overview
The ALS2 course consists of lectures, practical workshops and cardiac arrest scenarios, providing the opportunity to practice skills and apply knowledge.
The course will emphasise the importance of teamwork prior to safe transfer into a critical care environment.
Basic Life Support skills will be assessed during the course and competency in this is expected prior to attending.
While the course covers advanced resuscitation skills it is also designed to develop leadership and team skills in managing such emergencies.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Understand the causes of cardiorespiratory arrest in adults
2. Identify patients at risk of cardiorespiratory arrest
3. Identify and treat acute coronary syndromes
4. Practice and demonstrate the techniques for airway management in a simulated environment
5. Identify the main cardiac rhythms associated with cardiac arrest
6. Identify the indications for defibrillation and demonstrate safe defibrillation in a simulated environment
7. Use various emergency drugs in the appropriate clinical settings
8. Practice and demonstrate transcutaneous cardiac pacing in a simulated environment
To obtain an ALS2 certification, participants must meet the continual assessment requirements throughout the course and on the afternoon of day two satisfactorily manage a simulated cardiac arrest (practical assessment) and complete the post course MCQ.
Should you be interested in becoming an ALS2 instructor please express this interest to the faculty at the start of the course.
Who Should Attend
Should I attend an ALS1 or ALS2 Course?
ALS1 is a one day course ideal for those in healthcare with limited or infrequent exposure to crisis events needing advanced life support training.
ALS2 is designed for healthcare professionals expected to apply those skills taught as part of their clinical duties, or to teach them on a regular basis. Appropriate participants include doctors and nurses working in critical care areas (e.g. ED, CCU, ICU, HDU and acute admissions units) or in the resuscitation/medical emergency team and paramedics.
Further details on ALS1 and ALS2 courses are provided by the ARC at www.resus.org.au
CPD Requirements
CPD points/hours have been allocated by the below organisations. Registrants should use the information above to apply for recognition. Please note that you will not be granted automatic recognition, you must make a claim with your College.
3 points per Hr, 18 Hrs
ER-14-CA-078
ID15/015 15Hrs
Educational Activities
ID 423-40
Category 1 Points
Anaesthetic Grant
3 points per Hr, 18 Hrs
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