Introduction to the ALS2 course Version: Jun 2016

Housekeeping ALS COURSE NAME BADGE

Course Health & Safety includes but not limited to: Report Pre-existing Injury or any Injury Sustained During Course Immediately Latex/Food or other Allergy Defibrillator Safety Use equipment and facilities responsibly

ALS2 course learning outcomes The ALS2 course should enable you to: Recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach Deliver standardised CPR in adult Manage a cardiac arrest by working with a multidisciplinary team in an emergency situation Utilise non-technical skills to facilitate strong team leadership and effective team membership

ALS2 course format Manual Lectures Skill stations Workshops Cardiac Arrest Simulation (CAS) Teaching Including non-technical skills

Chain of survival Chain of Survival

Adult ALS algorithm

ALS2 course assessment Post Course MCQ Practical skills (continuous assessment) Airway management ABCDE High quality CPR Manual mode defibrillation Cardiac Arrest Simulation (CASTest) Provider certificate valid for 4 years CPD and international credentials Recertification prior to expiry one day course option

Instructor Nomination All Instructors have completed this course Who are your Instructors? Instructor Potential assessed on clinical performance and non-technical skills Interactive & supportive Communication Team member Passing the course is a great achievement IP nomination average of 1 in 10 candidates

Making the course a success You make the course successful Working as a team Developing yourself and others Engagement and immersion Professionalism Probity Including Course Confidentiality

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Summary ALS course teaches a standardised approach Varied educational formats and assessment tools used Core practical skills Management of cardiac arrest Non-technical skills

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