This is a one day course aimed at providing the candidate with the skills and knowledge to manage the patient in the immediate period of crisis. It includes the recognition, assessment and immediate management of the deteriorating patient. Candidates are sent a manual at least two weeks prior to the course to commence preparation for the face-to-face component. This includes those skills for dealing with a cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies in a clinical setting.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognition, assessment and management of the critically ill patient using a structured ABCDE approach (aiming to prevent cardiac arrest)
Airway management skills
Basic life support
Defibrillation skills
Cardiac arrest management using the ARC ALS algorithm
Work as an effective team member in a cardiac arrest

TARGET AUDIENCE
Medical and Nursing

COURSE STRUCTURE

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

Pre-reading: ALS1 Manual
Pre-course Multiple Choice Questions (on Learning Hub)

FACE TO FACE ONSITE PROGRAM

Interactive Learning
Skills Stations
CASTeach

ARC CERTIFICATION

PDF Certification
ARC Registration Card

Accreditation

The Royal Melbourne Hospital delivers the course jointly accredited by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

The course is accredited for quality assurance (QA) and Continuing Medical education (CME) points with multiple medical colleges.

CPD Approval Link with the ARC

https://resus.org.au/courses/cpd/

Contact the host of ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1 Aug 14