ACCCN offers a range of resuscitation training courses, state seminars and education evenings, as well as the national annual ICE Meeting (click here for details of the next meeting) and the Annual Scientific Meeting held in conjuction with ANZICS.
Below is an overview of our training programs. Click here to view our online Event Calendar for dates and registration.
Advanced Life Support Education
ACCCN offers a comprehensive range of Instructor, Adult and Paediatric Resuscitation Programs. Programs are suitable for all healthcare professionals (Nursing, Medical, Allied Health) to attend, but are specifically aimed at nurses and medical staff working in a critical care environment, or with critically ill patients. These programs follow current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. ALS programs are currently offered in all states except the Northern Territory. Metropolitan and rural courses are offered; prices will vary between states and centres due to costs. Full day programs are fully catered.
Introduction of 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines into ACCCN ALS Programs
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) released the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines last October and as a result the ARC released their new guidelines for Australia in December 2010. The ARC will allow 12 months for ALS course providers to change from the 2005 guidelines to the 2010 guidelines. ACCCN has commenced the introduction of the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines with all ACCCN ALS programs switching to the 2010 guidelines by the ICE Meeting in May 2011.
ALS Program Materials
ACCCN's ALS Manuals and Workbooks are currently being revised to incorporate the new guidelines.
Program Descriptors
National Adult ALS Certification: 2 day program ACCCN offers a two day Adult Advanced Life Support program to healthcare professionals in the provision of Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support in a clinical setting. The program content runs over two days with certification for both BLS and ALS on the second day. Based on the latest 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the program incorporates theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations and scenarios. Registration includes a reference manual and a workbook. Topics include:
• Priorities of care
• Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
• Adult Advanced Life Support algorithm and principles
• Advanced airway management
• Electrical therapy – defibrillation, synchronised cardioversion, external pacing
• Pharmacology
• Post Resuscitation care
• Team roles
• Legal and ethical
This program is most suitable for those with little or no experience or knowledge of ALS or those wanting a comprehensive update. A total of 16 CPD hours are assigned to this program (based on 12 hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).
National Adult ALS Re-certification: 1 day program ACCCN offers a one day theoretical and practical Adult Advanced Life Support re-certification program for healthcare professionals who have recent Adult ALS certification. Based on the latest 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the morning is a review only of ALS content with the opportunity to apply those concepts in practice scenarios. The theoretical and practical assessment for re-certification will follow in the afternoon. Registration includes a reference manual and a workbook.
Morning overviews of the following topics will include:
• Priorities of care
• Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
• Adult Advanced Life Support algorithm and principles
• Airway management and electrical therapy skill stations
• Practice scenarios in team roles
Morning sessions consist of a brief overview only of above content. A total of ten CPD hours are assigned to this program, (including six hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).
National Paediatric ALS Certification: 2.5 day program ACCCN offers a two and half day Paediatric Advanced Life Support program to healthcare professionals in the provision of Paediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support in a clinical setting. The program content runs over two days with the included assessment taking place four to six weeks later. The program provides participants with a reference manual and a workbook. Based on the latest 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the program incorporates theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations and scenarios.
Topics include:
• Priorities of care
• Paediatric Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support algorithm and principles
• Advanced airway management
• Electrical therapy – defibrillation, synchronised cardioversion, external pacing
• Pharmacology
• Post resuscitation care
• Team roles
• Legal and ethical
The program is most suitable for those with little or no experience or knowledge of paediatric ALS or those wanting a comprehensive update. It is also suitable for experienced Adult ALS trained healthcare professionals requiring paediatric ALS Certification. Each registration provides participants with a reference manual and workbook. A total of 18 CPD points are assigned for this program (including 14 hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).
National Paediatric ALS Re-Certification: 1 day program ACCCN offers a one day theoretical and practical Paediatric Advanced Life Support re-certification program for healthcare professionals who have previously completed a formal paediatric ALS course. Based on the latest 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines the morning is a review only of paediatric ALS content with the opportunity to apply those concepts in practice scenarios. The theoretical and practical assessment for re-certification will follow in the afternoon. Registration includes a reference manual and a workbook.
Morning overviews of the following topics will include:
• Priorities of care
• Paediatric Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support algorithm and principles
• Airway management and electrical therapy skill stations
• Practice scenarios in team roles
Morning sessions consist of a brief overview only of above content. A total of ten CPD hours has been assigned to this program (including six hours program content and four hours self-directed learning).
National Resuscitation Instructor Certification: 2 day program ACCCN offers this two day Instructor Program for healthcare professionals who teach resuscitation education including Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support. The focus is to develop skill and understanding of resuscitation education. A significant amount of time is spent with participants developing and practicing their instructor skills through practical stations and assessments.
Program content includes:
• Content delivery
• Simulation and scenario development and implementation
• Debriefing as a learning tool
• Conducting assessments
• Providing feedback
• Opportunity for resuscitation educators to network with their peers
Each participant is provided with an Instructor reference manual. A total of 16 CPD hours are assigned to this program (based on 12 hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).
National Resuscitation Instructor Re-certification: 1 day Program This program is designed for healthcare professionals who teach resuscitation education including Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support and have current Instructor certification. The focus of the program is to provide an update of resuscitation research. Each participant receives a reference manual.
Program content includes:
• Review of teaching methods
• Review of current resuscitation education and research information
• Development of Instructor skills through practical stations and assessments
• Opportunity for resuscitation educators to network with their peers
Each participant is provided with an Instructor reference manual. A total of ten CPD hours are assigned to this program, (including six hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).
If you have any queries related to the running or content of these programs, please contact Susan Helmrich, Education Development Manager at shelmrich@acccn.com.au or the state ALS Program Co-ordinator:
ACCCN Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you are registering for an ACCCN Education Event (courses, education evenings, seminars etc), please read our Education Events Cancellation and Refund Policy document - click below to download a copy.
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