Advanced Life Support - NSLHD JMOs
NSLHD Clinical Training
JMO
Target Audience
All JMOs in NSLHD who do not meet the recertification only criteria
Pre-requisites
Nil
Course Coordinator
Anne Starr
Duration
Price
NSLHD JMOs - no charge
Dates and Bookings
See JMSU for dates and bookings
Maximum Participants
12
Course Description
Program:
The ALS course comprises of an e-learning component & face to face learning. The course complies with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) standards.
The program involves rotating workshops and simulation scenarios. The program is also inclusive of ALS assessment.
Specific Objectives
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Recognition, assessment & management of the critically ill patient using a structured ABCDE approach
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Airway management skills
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Basic Life Support skills
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Defibrillation skills (manual & AED)
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Cardiac arrest management using the ARC ALS algorithm
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Work as an effective team member in a cardiac arrest
Training Methods
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E-learning
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Pre reading
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Hands-on Skills Workshops
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ALS scenarios and assessment
Training Technologies
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Moderate fidelity manikin simulators