ALS 2 Recertification (ARC)

The ALS recertification course is designed to refresh the theory and practical skills required by senior members of a multi-disciplinary team to manage peri-arrest situations and to treat the patient until transfer to a critical care area. The complexity and management of cardiac arrest situations, including decision making and effective communication with the team is included.

Eligibility
 
Candidates are only eligible to attend the 1-day recertification course if they hold a valid current Australian Resuscitation Council ALS2/ALS or Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS provider certificate. No other course certification may be considered.

Pre-course preparation
 
This course lasts for one day and consists of an update lecture and practical stations and assessments. Candidates must have a current ALS manual. Course material (and manual if required) will be forwarded one month prior to the course and the candidate is advised to study the manual thoroughly before completing a pre-course multiple choice paper, which must be handed in with the question paper on arrival. The pre-course test does not form part of the final assessment and should be completed without reference to the manual. Competence in CPR is expected. Participants are advised to practice CPR before the course.

Course format:
Lecture 
 
There is one lecture on this course which is a review of Guidelines 2015 and an update on ALS Protocols.

Practical Stations
 
   • Airway 
   • Initial Assessment and Resuscitation
   • Cardiac Arrest and Management (CASTeach)

Assessment
 
At the end of the day, theoretical knowledge is assessed by means of a multiple choice question paper. Practical skills assessed include: airway management, initial assessment and resuscitation and simulations that allow the candidate to effectively demonstrate core competencies.