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ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1: Immediate Life Support

This one-day course provides training in advanced life support for the immediate period of crisis.

It is aimed at those participating as team members in critical events.

Who should attend?

The course is specifically tailored to meet the needs of both community-based and hospital-based health professionals. It is for healthcare professionals who need more advanced skills than those taught during Basic Life Support (BLS) as this course focuses on advanced life support for the immediate period of crisis. The course is suited to many nursing, medical and paramedical staff.

For more FAQ's from the Australian Resuscitation Council, please visit: https://resus.org.au/frequently-asked-questions/

Prerequisites

The course curriculum assumes that participants have an understanding of Basic Life Support and have undertaken professional training in a healthcare-related profession such as medicine, nursing or allied health.

What will the course provide?

Training for healthcare personnel in causes and prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest, the ABCDE approach, initial resuscitation and defibrillation (manual and/or AED) and airway management.

All participants will have the opportunity to participate in the management of simulated emergency scenarios in a supportive environment. Strict confidentiality is maintained.

Training methods

  • Intensive hands-on training
  • Clinical skills and drills training
  • ‘Pause and discuss’ scenarios
  • Immersive simulations and
  • Problem based learning

Training technologies

  • Part task trainers
  • Low, medium and high-fidelity manikin simulators

Location

ECU Health Simulation Centre
Level 3, Building 21, Edith Cowan University
270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup WA 6027

Cost

The course cost is $615 and will include a manual, parking pass, morning/afternoon teas and lunch.

When

This course is offered a variety of times per year year.

Course Dates for 2023 (second-half):

  • Friday 1 September

Affiliation

Australian Resuscitation Council

Australian Resuscitation Council

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