ARC Advanced Life Support (ALS) Level 2

Registration closes: 4 March 2022

Number of participants: Min 12 / Max 18

This two day, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) accredited course, aims to teach theory & practical skills to effectively manage cardiopulmonary arrests, peri-assist situations & special circumstances, whilst following the latest ARC guidelines.

Course content includes:

• Recognition, assessment & management of life threatening arrhythmias
• Defibrillation
• Basic & advanced airway management including Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) insertion
• Legal & ethical issues in resuscitation

Pre-requisite:

Current Basic Life Support competent (evidence to be provided).

On succssful completion, the participant receives a certificate valid for 4 years however it is an ARC recommendation that skills are updated at least annually.

Suitable Participants:

Health professionals working within emergency departments, intensive care, high dependency, coronary care, operating theatres and retrieval, and is required to lead a resuscitation team. Appropriate participants include Doctors, Intensive Care Paramedics and Nurses.

Course Cost:

Northern Territory Government staff members: $500

non Northern Territory Government staff: $800

[prices and course availability are subject to change]