About this course
This course is ideal for those new to advanced-level resuscitation or seeking a thorough refresher. It is a two-day intensive, hands-on programme focused on improving your ability to manage medical emergencies, make critical decisions, and lead effectively under pressure.
The course combines theory and practical skills in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations, and special circumstances. Mapped to the RCUK ALS guidelines, it prepares senior members of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective life support during emergencies until transfer to a critical care setting is possible.
Candidates are continuously assessed through clinical simulations over the two-day period. Concluding with a multiple choice question based assessment and each candidate being observed leading a practical cardiac arrest simulation.
This course comprises of expert blend of theory + immersive practical sessions and expands on existing knowledge of Immediate Life Support (ILS) including:
Airway management skills
ECG recognition
Rapid, safe defibrillation, using an AED or a manual defibrillator
What you will learn
- Primary Survey
- Using AVPU to Monitor Change
- National Early Warning Scores + ABCDE Approach
- Early + Ongoing Advanced Life Support
- Understanding Breathing and Respirations
- Using a Stethoscope
- Serious Conditions e.g. Pneumothorax
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Circulation
- Electrical Conduction System
- Autonomic Control
- Tachycardia and Bradycardia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- 4 Hs and 4 Ts
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
- Stable Angina
- Documentation and Accountability
- Ethical and Practical Considerations
- When not to start CPR
- Grey Areas and Expectations
- Confidentiality and Crime Scenes
- Real World Examples
Recent reviews
Brilliant instructors with great energy. Knew the course details inside out.
Great instructors with lots of interesting real life experience. Very update with current updates.
Very engaging, experienced and skilled trainers, incredibly knowledgeable and detailed in their theoretical and practical teaching. They ensured everyone was included and encouraged to contribute, with lots of opportunities put learning into practice. Really enjoyable course, thanks so much Steve and Yanic