Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS)

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.