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Advanced Life Support (ALS) Recertification Brisbane 6 June 2025

This recertification course provides blended learning and practical assessment in advanced life support.

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Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Brisbane 6 June 2025

All course content complies with current ANZCOR and ILCOR resuscitation guidelines

12 Hours CPD Register
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Blended Sydney 20 June 2025

Gain skills and knowledge to respond to a patient who is clinically deteriorating or in cardiac arrest.

16 Hours CPD Register
Essential Webinars
PACED: Paediatric Assessment of Clinical Emergencies & Deterioration

PACED explores the paediatric deterioration pathways, with in-depth reviews of childhood emergencies & physiological variations across the age groups.

4 hours ENROL
PREPARED

Optimise your skills with our comprehensive course: Preventing and Responding to Emergencies - Patient Assessment, Recognition & Escalation of Deterioration

7 hours ENROL
From The Blog

Ready - Set - Resus
While cardiac arrest is often a rare event, the high stakes nature means we need to be able to respond instinctively, ensuring...
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Managing pacing failure in post-operative cardiac surgery: causes and solutions
Wayne is a 68-year-old post-CABG patient with third-degree heart block on temporary epicardial pacing who suddenly experiences...
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The Importance of Being Earnest
The complexity of clinical communication necessitates a shift in resuscitation training. We should challenge terms like "soft s...
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The ABCDE of post resuscitation care
Following 10 minutes of CPR and two shocks for VT, Nadia shows signs of life. After the third rhythm check, with respiratory ef...
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High Performance CPR
Successful resuscitation attempts rely on the optimisation of cerebral and coronary perfusion. For this to occur it is importan...
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How Graded Assertiveness Can Improve Patient Safety and Team Dynamics
Explore the critical role of graded assertiveness in healthcare communication, empowering teams to improve patient safety. Asse...
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Understanding Drowning: Insights for Healthcare Professionals
In this article we explore the stages of drowning, CPR's role in a patient's rescue and innovative resuscitation techniques for...
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Closing the gender gap in CPR - What is your responsibility as a healthcare professional?
Research reveals a notable gender gap in CPR provision, with women less likely to receive timely and effective resuscitation. C...
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ECG Interpretation

Gain precision in cardiovascular analysis in our ECG Interpretation Course. Enhance your skills through real-world cases and interactive webinars.

8 hours ENROL
Ready to Resus

This Critical Byte will focus on all things resuscitation giving you the resources needed to introduce updated protocols into your clinical practice.

1.5 hours ENROL
Critical Bytes - Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation

Discover the intricacies of ABG interpretation including cause, compensation and how to apply findings to patient care.

2 hours ENROL
Special Circumstances of Cardiac Arrest

Work through a range of case studies to demonstrate the management of cardiac arrest in special circumstances.

1 hour ENROL
Critical Bytes - Resuscitated, Now what?

After successful resuscitation, post-resuscitation care is crucial for optimising outcomes, stabilising vital functions, and preparing for potential transport.

1.5 hours ENROL
Reversible Causes of Arrest

This session provides interactive cases on the assessment and management of causes of cardiac arrest including 4Hs &4Ts & special circumstances.

1 hour ENROL
Paediatric Ingestions and Poisoning

This brief webinar provides interactive cases to identify and manage paediatric ingestions & poisoning.

1 hour ENROL
Resources
ABCDE assessment tool

The ABCDE assessment tool provides a methodical approach to the initial and ongoing assessment of a patient experiencing clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest.

ALS COACHED

The adult COACHED cognitive aid provides a methodical approach to rhythm analysis using a manual defibrillator aimed at minimising interruptions to CPR and maximising safety.

PALS COACHED

The paediatric COACHED cognitive aid provides a methodical approach to rhythm analysis using a manual defibrillator aimed at minimising interruptions to CPR and maximising safety.

ALS algorithm

The ALS algorithm follows the ANZCOR guidelines for management of an adult patient in cardiac arrest including shockable and non-shockable pathways.

Paediatric assessment triangle (PAT)

The paediatric assessment triangle provides a useful tool for rapid management of a child infant to quickly determine if they are sick, sicker or sickest.

PALS algorithm

The ALS algorithm follows the ANZCOR guidelines for management of an adult patient in cardiac arrest including shockable and non-shockable pathways.

BLS algorithm

The universal BLS algorithm follows the DRSABCD approach. This algorithm supports the initial management of a patient who is unresponsive or in cardiorespiratory arrest.

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