Advanced Life Support (ALS)

This is a blended course that utilises online learning to support a 1 day face to face course.

The blended program is inclusive of theory content, skill stations and real-time ALS scenario simulations adapted to your clinical environment. Self paced learning completed prior to course attendance includes a series of skills videos, pre-recorded presentations and case based scenarios to test your knowledge prior to attendance at the 1 day practical program. The online learning component will take approximately 4-8 hours to complete.

This course equips you to provide infant, child and adult basic life support (including C-Spine stabilisation) as well as adult advanced life support (ALS) in the event of an adult cardiac arrest. ALS includes manual defibrillation, drug therapy, airway management, assessment & management of reversible causes as well as special circumstances such as anaphylaxis, and post resuscitation care.

All candidates will have their skills monitored and assessed throughout practical sessions and real-time scenarios. ALS competency will be achieved via practical assessments through simulation and online theory exam. All participants will be eligible for a certificate of ALS attendance, and those who are deemed competent will receive a certificate of ALS competency.

This Course is designed for medical practitioners who need to be capable of providing emergency management and advanced life support to their patients. It also meets the ALS training program requirement for GP registrars.

1. Describe and demonstrate the assessment and management of the airway, ventilation and circulation in a person who has no intrinsic circulation.
2. In accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines state 8 causes of cardiac arrest and briefly describe the management of each cause.
3. Describe and demonstrate the assessment and management of the airway, and ventilation before, during and following cardiac arrest.
4. Describe and demonstrate the technique of Manual External Defibrillation including the correct application of the adhesive defibrillation pads on a manikin.
5. Identify the correct medications to treat specific arrhythmias including dose and action of agent.
6. Describe and demonstrate the assessment and management of the airway, ventilation and circulation in a person who has no intrinsic circulation.
7. Identify a variety of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias that may be life threatening and outline the assessment and management of the patient.

Delivery: Blended ALS using online and face-2-face modes

Accreditation: RACGP Activity Number - 205702 & ACRRM Activity Number - 8879