Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1)

Rural Doctors Network invites you to attend the Advanced Life Support 1 (ALS 1) Workshop which will be held at Rydges Darling Square, Sydney on Thursday 26 November.

This workshop will enhance your skills, knowledge and confidence in managing medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest. You will learn to recognise, assess and immediately manage deteriorating patients.

The course meets the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) standards for Advanced Life Support Level 1 and covers:

• Recognition, assessment and management of critically ill patients using a structured ABCDE approach to prevent cardiac arrest
• Airway management skills
• Basic Life Support
• Defibrillation skills (manual and/or AED modes)
• Cardiac arrest management using the ARC ALS algorithm
• Effective teamwork in a cardiac arrest scenario

No formal prerequisites are required; however, participants should be proficient in CPR. A manual will be provided for your review and will either be posted or you will receive it at the event - depending on the timing of your registration.

The workshop is accredited for CPD and PDP with RACGP and ACRRM, and recognised by the ARC. You will receive an ALS Certificate valid for four years, an ARC-issued ALS Provider Wallet Card and Basic Life Support certification.

This event forms part of Rural Health Month, with a range of related activities and events taking place throughout the month. You may also be interested in attending the Rural GPs Conference, taking place 27-28 November. Information on how to register will be in your confirmation email.

Funding support:

You may also be eligible for funding support through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program. We encourage you to review the updated guidelines and application timings here.