Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2)
Accredited by ANZCA, ACEM, ACRRM, CICM, RACGP and RACGP
Registrations now open – click here to register
The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) is a two day course aimed at developing advanced skills in the management of the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest management.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn evidence-based resuscitation guidelines and skills via lectures, interactive workshops and simulated scenarios.
- The ALS2 qualification is recognised internationally by organisations including the Resuscitation Council (UK), New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC).
- On successful completion of the course, candidates receive an ALS2 provider certificate which is valid for 4 years.
- Course includes: Causes and prevention of cardiac arrest; Acute coronary syndromes; Advanced life support algorithm; Post resuscitation care; Airway management; Rhythm recognition and ECG monitoring; Tachyarrhythmia and cardioversion; Bradycardia and transcutaneous pacing; Special circumstances – asthma, anaphylaxis, pregnancy and electrolyte abnormalities; Arterial blood gas analysis.
- Held in the state of the art Sunshine Simulation Centre and run by a multi-disciplinary faculty of qualified ALS2 instructors.
ELIGIBILITY:
- The ALS2 course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply ALS skills as part of their clinical duties, or to teach them on a regular basis.
- Appropriate participants include doctors, nurses working in critical care areas (e.g. emergency, ICU/HDU, anaesthetics/theatre, coronary care, acute admissions units, resuscitation/medical emergency teams), and paramedics.
- Prior competence in CPR is an essential prerequisite to attending the course.
- Medical students and healthcare providers not covered in the groups above are encouraged to initially complete the ALS1 course also offered at Western Health
2025 COURSE DATES:
- 20-21 March
- 12-13 June
- 28-29 August
- 13-14 November
If your preferred course dates do not appear on the registration page, then that course is currently fully booked. If you would like to be added to a waitlist please email john.ozcan@wh.org.au and you will be notified if a place becomes available.
COURSE FEES:
$1200
*Western Health employees are eligible for discounted course fees (employee number must be provided)
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds, transfers or credits will be given for non-attendance or cancellation within ten (10) working days of the course.
Prior to this, refunds will incur a $100 cancellation fee (includes course manual cost) or you may apply to transfer to another course in the same calendar year at no fee.
All cancellations/transfers/refund enquiries are to be forwarded in writing via email: whs-ceadmin@wh.org.au
LOCATION:
Level 2 Sunshine Simulation Centre, Western Centre for Health Research and Education
176 Furlong Road, St Albans VIC 3021.
COURSE OUTLINE:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information regarding the Western Health ALS2 course please contact the course coordinators, Dr John Ozcan or Sharon Sturrock