Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS)
Event description
Gold Coast CALS is a one-day simulation and team-work focussed course on the management of the deteriorating cardiothoracic surgery patient.
We have a generous balance of lectures, practical sessions and graded simulations that suit all skill sets.
CALS is designed for any nursing or medical staff that work in the peri-operative, ICU, cardiothoracic or ward call settings.
The course fee includes;
- pre course e-learning package
- ANZ CALS handbook
- a great interactive day of learning
- post course certificate
- Most importantly delicious catering throughout the day.
Some specific management and skills covered include ;
- Systematic assessment and management of the deteriorating patient
- The CALS Protocol
- Emergency re-sternotomy and internal cardiac massage and defibrillation
- Emergency pacing and pacemaker troubleshooting
- Teamwork essentials
We are a vibrant and experienced faculty and we look forward to learning on the journey with you.