Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Advanced Life Support (ALS) Level 2
Comprehensive two-day advanced training program
Duration
Two-days
Time
8:00am – 5:00pm
CPD Hours
25 hours
Catering
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Expiry
4 years
Course Description
This is a two-day course with the focus on the developing advanced skills in managing deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. The course is designed for healthcare professionals with who would be 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, acute admissions units) or in the resuscitation /medical emergency team, and paramedics. Candidates are sent the ALS2 manual one month prior to the course.
Medical students, nurses and other healthcare providers not covered in the groups above may be encouraged to complete the ALS1 course. Those with a particular interest in resuscitation should then consider attending an ALS2 course, where appropriate.
Prior skills and competence in CPR is an essential prerequisite to attending the course. While the course covers advanced resuscitation skills it is also designed to develop leadership and team skills in managing such emergencies.
Learning Outcomes
Recognition, assessment and management of the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach (aiming to prevent cardiac arrest)
Treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, including manual defibrillation
Management of life-threatening arrhythmias
Preparing and planning for post resuscitation care
Care for the deteriorating patient or patient in cardiac and/or respiratory arrest in special circumstances such as asthma, anaphylaxis, and pregnancy
Lead a team, work as a team member, and use structured communication skills including giving an effective handover
Consideration for end of life decision making
Assessment Requirements
Assessment is continuous throughout the course and includes both knowledge and practical skills evaluation. Participants must:
Complete a pre-course MCQ to assess baseline knowledge.
Complete a post-course MCQ, achieving a minimum pass mark of 80%.
Successfully complete the Cardiac Arrest Scenario testing station, demonstrating competence in advanced life support, team communication, and clinical decision-making in simulated high-acuity situations.
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