Course overview
This two-day ALS Program is suitable for health professionals in the provision of adult advanced life support in a clinical setting. Accredited by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) and based on the latest 2016 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the program includes a comprehensive Adult ALS manual, access to an E-learning quiz, plus a 2-day interactive workshop including assessment and certification.
Topics covered
- adult anatomy and physiology
- BLS & ALS algorithms and principles
- advanced airway management
- electrical therapy
- pharmacology
- post resuscitation care
- legal and ethical
Target audience
- registered nurses, medical officers and paramedical staff who:
• require ALS certification
• are new to emergency, intensive care, anaesthetics, recovery or high- dependency
• work in small facilities with limited medical cover