ALS 2 - Advanced Life Support Level 2
Develop advanced skills, knowledge and confidence leading a team in a medical emergency.
$1199.00
eLearning + 8 hour practical
Course description
Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS 2) focuses on developing advanced skills, knowledge and confidence in managing and leading medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.
ALS 2 is a Resuscitation Australia (RA) accredited course designed for health professionals who work in critical care areas and regularly manage or lead medical emergencies.
What you will learn
- Recognise, assess and manage the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach
- Treat cardiac and respiratory arrest, including manual defibrillation
- Manage life-threatening arrhythmias
- Prepare for and plan post-resuscitation care
- Care for the deteriorating patient in special circumstances such as asthma, anaphylaxis and pregnancy
- Lead a team, work as a team member, and use structured communication skills including effective handover
Who should participate
- Doctors (some interns, RMOs to specialists)
- Nurses (ideally with two years post-qualification experience)
- Professional paramedics
- Medical emergency team and rapid response team members
- Resuscitation team members
- Critical care staff (ED, CCU, HDU, ICU)
What's included
- Pre-course eLearning and materials
- Instructor-led practical training
- Realistic simulation scenarios
- Structured continuous assessment
- Certificate on completion
- Morning tea and lunch
How you will learn
A blend of flexible online eLearning completed before the course, followed by a full hands-on practical training day. 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.