Advanced Life Support Course

ALS1

ALS

Advanced Life Support course level 1 (ALS1) is a one day course accredited by the Australian Resuscitation Council that equips medical personnel with the skills and confidence to approach the unwell patient. The course is made up of both lectures and activity stations and is run in small groups of 6 candidates. The areas covered are:

  • causes and prevention of cardiac arrest
  • diagnosing and managing the obstructed airway
  • assessing the unwell patient using the A to E approach
  • safe and prompt defibrillator use
  • how to be an effective team member in a cardiac arrest

The 8 hour course is accredited by

  • RACGP requirements for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Life Support

  • RACP (24 credits) and ANZCA (Emergency Response activity)

  • Fellows of the RANZCOG can claim 8 hours of educational activity toward their CPD.

The course is run every month at the Mater Hospital.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALS1 ONLINE

ALS2

The Mater ALS course centre now runs the two day Advanced Life Support course level 2 (ALS2).
This covers all aspects of the ALS1 course but also:

  • Pacing and cardioversion workshops
  • Arrest in special circumstances
  • Blood gas analysis
  • how to be an effective team leader in a cardiac arrest

The two day course is run 4 times a year (March, May, August and November) at the Mater Hospital

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALS2

Course Enquiries

Belinda MacNamara
ALS Coordinator
Ph   02 9900 7590
Email  belinda.macnamara@svha.org.au