Advanced CPR for Health Workers

This 4-hour advanced resuscitation (ACLS) course is ideal for healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff. The course covers basic principles of managing cardiac arrest and is CORE Immediate Adult equivalent (previously known as CPR level 4/5).

Purpose

This 4-hour non-assessed course aims to refresh learners’ skills, knowledge and confidence when providing advanced resuscitation (ACLS) in emergencies. The course emphasises practical skills in an interactive learning environment.

Recommended for

This course is equivalent to the CORE Immediate programme (previously known as CPR level 4/5) and recommended for health professionals, including fellows, nurses, dental specialists, radiographers, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other non-clinical staff.

What this course covers

The course contains theory and practical scenarios covering the following topics:

• Collapse management
• Basic resuscitation
• Automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Foreign body airway obstruction
• Advanced resuscitation techniques
• Use of oxygen in cardiac arrest
• Basic airway adjuncts
• Drugs in cardiac arrest

Prerequisites and Requirements

Before attending the training, the learners will be expected to acquire the necessary theory by completing Self-directed learning. Self-directed online education must be completed a minimum of one week before attending the course.

The classroom session goes straight into summative and formative practice. Each skill station starts with a demonstration of the required standard by the instructor, followed by a practice/tutorial period.

The course is suited to those who know and understand Basic Life Support and are trained in a healthcare-related profession.

This course is approved as a CPD activity by:

Learners must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR.

Important note: this course does not replace the Workplace first aid compliant training nor the required biannual First aid recertification.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course. In the event of fewer than 5 participants, the course may be deferred or cancelled.

Cost

The price includes a First Aid Manual book: $250 incl. GST per person

Group booking: $1750+GST for up to 12 people

If you wish for us to provide a quote, please email group@firstaidcompany.nz or call 0800 12 13 20 and one of our specialists will contact you.

Additional resources

• Training Code of Practice (PDF)
• First Aid Manual Book (PDF)

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