ALS 1 - Advanced Life Support Level 1
Develop skills, knowledge and confidence managing medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.
$399.00
eLearning + 4 hour practical
Course description
Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS 1) focuses on developing skills, knowledge and confidence in managing medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.
ALS 1 is a Resuscitation Australia (RA) accredited course designed for health professionals who may occasionally face emergencies, or need to manage deteriorating patients or cardiac arrest until advanced support arrives.
What you will learn
- Recognition, assessment and management of the critically ill patient using a structured ABCDE approach
- Airway management skills
- High-quality basic life support
- Defibrillation skills in manual and/or AED modes
- Cardiac arrest management using the ARC ALS algorithm
- Working effectively as a team member during a cardiac arrest
Who should participate
- Ward-based staff
- GPs
- Registered nurses
- Paramedics
- Medical students and interns
- Other healthcare professionals who may occasionally face emergencies
What's included
- Pre-course eLearning and materials
- Instructor-led practical training
- Practical skills stations and assessments
- Certificate on completion
- Morning tea and snacks
How you will learn
A blend of flexible online eLearning completed before the course, followed by a focused hands-on half-day practical training session. eLearning access is provided 30 days before your course date.
Assessment
Continuous knowledge checks are embedded throughout the eLearning, and practical skills are assessed throughout the face-to-face training day. You must meet the required standard in both theory and practical to be certified.
Prerequisites
AHPRA Registration is desirable although there are no formal pre-requisites for this course.
Please note a minimum of six candidates is required for this course. All ALS training is conducted in accordance with ANZCOR Guidelines and meets NSQHS Standards.