ACCCN ALS Instructor 2026 (CARHS)

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   The aim of this course is to develop the technical and non-technical skills and knowledge relevant to advanced life support.

Overview

The aim of this program is to establish a skilled local team of accredited instructors for the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (ALS) Programs.

The hands-on workshop offers participants with the chance to strengthen their teaching and assessments skills with content aligned to the latest Australian New Zealand Council of Resuscitation (ANZCOR) Guidelines and Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Licencing Agreement.

Key Instructor development skills include:

  • Effective content delivery techniques
  • Simulation and scenario design and facilitation
  • Using debriefing as a powerful learning tool
  • Conducting competency-based assessments
  • Delivering constructive feedback
  • Networking opportunities with fellow resuscitation educators
  • ALS recertification for eligible participants

Target audience

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics willing and available to instruct in the ACCCN Adult and Paediatric ALS Courses delivered in the CARHS region.

Pre-requisite

To participate in this instructor development program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Certification

Hold a current and valid Adult ALS or Paediatric ALS certification, typically from a recognised provider such as the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) or the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). Certification must have been completed within the last 12–18 months.

  • Clinical Experience

Demonstrated experience in advanced life support as part of your clinical duties, or regular involvement in teaching these skills — ideally within critical care, emergency, or resuscitation settings.

  • Department of Health Nursing & Midwifery Staff

Must have Unit Manager approval, including:

  • Support to attend the workshop
  • Ongoing management support to instruct in ALS workshops throughout the year.
    This ensures long-term sustainability and integration of the program.

Syllabus

2-Day Instructor Course

  • Overview Guidelines Adult BLS & ALS Algorithm
  • MCQ & review
  • Skill Station Training
  • Simulation Principles
  • Running a Simulation Scenario
  • Conducting an assessment
  • ALS Team Leader Practical Assessments
  • Resuscitation resources & evaluation

Participation at Corresponding 2-day ACCCN Adult or Paediatric ALS Course

  • Deliver a didactic session – presentation of ALS/BLS content.
  • Facilitate an ALS simulation scenario session (including debriefing).
  • Instruct in a clinical skills station (defibrillation or airway).
  • Facilitate a skills station assessment – ALS Team Leader/Skills assessment (including feedback).

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to develop the technical and non-technical skills and knowledge relevant to advanced life support. The content reflects the current Australian New Zealand Council of Resuscitation (ANZCOR) Guidelines and Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Licencing Agreement.

The development of Instructor skills such as:

  • Content delivery
  • Simulation and scenario development and implementation
  • Debriefing as a learning tool
  • Conducting assessments
  • Providing feedback
  • Opportunity for resuscitation educators to network with their peers
  • ALS recertification
  • Study course materials prior to attending (ACCCN ALS Instructor Manual).
  • Fully attend the 2-day workshop.
  • Once the training has been delivered, your attendance will be acquitted by the Course Coordinator, and the system will notify you of your grade.
  • You will receive your certificate from ACCCN directly via email.

Course instructions

Pre-course preparation

At least three weeks out from the course you will receive an email from the course coordinator with a guideline on pre-course preparation that you need to undertake. This email will include:

  • ALS Candidate Assessment Criteria
  • Instructor Assessment
  • Instructor Program
  • The PowerPoint Slide you will be presenting, information on the skill to be presented and Simulation Scenario you will be presenting/running (with supervision) during the ACCCN 2-day workshop.

If you have not received this email three weeks out, please contact the Course Coordinator.

ACCCN login & pre-course MCQ

Approximately, four weeks out from the course the Course Coordinator will have a list of confirmed participants (this is confirmed after the enrolment cut-off date). All confirmed participants will be emailed with a link to register for the course on ACCCN. This login will enable you to access and complete the pre quiz on an improved platform. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an automated email with a link to your electronic certificate which will also be accessible through your login.

Please note: you do not have to pass the online quiz to attend the two-day workshop, it is simply to see how you are going with the manual content. You can attempt/re-attempt this multiple times and you do not have to finish in one go. The content will be discussed and there will also be a multiple-choice quiz (MCQ) testing ALS knowledge as part of the course.

On the day

Appropriate clothing for performing CPR in a clinical setting along with closed-in shoes must be worn.

There is a fridge and microwave available for your use. This is a non-catered course.

Completion requirements

Achieve the following criteria, during the workshop and corresponding ALS workshop:

  • Attend the full 2-day workshop.
  • Deliver a didactic session presenting ALS/BLS content.
  • Facilitate an ALS simulation scenario, including structured debriefing.
  • Instruct in a clinical skills station, such as defibrillation or airway management.
  • Facilitate a skills station assessment, including ALS Team Leader evaluation and feedback.
  • Participation Fee: $300 per person
  • Payment Details: Please refer to the Payment Process section below for instructions
  • Catering: Please note that catering is not included in this course

Costs

Payment process

  1. 1.      Application Approval

Please allow up to 2 business days for your course application to be reviewed and approved. This process includes confirming whether you or your unit will be covering the course fee.

  1. 2.      Next Steps

Once approval is complete, payment instructions will be made available on the course page.

  1. 3.      Payment Link

If you are paying for the course – go to the Payment section and click on the payment link that corresponds to the date of the course you have applied to attend.

  1. 4.      Final Confirmation

After your payment has been processed, you will gain full access to the course content and your place in the workshop will be officially confirmed.

Cancellation policy

Participants must notify the Course Coordinator directly to cancel or withdraw from the course.

100% Refund

  • Withdrawal notified 30 days or more before the course start date
  • Withdrawal supported by a medical certificate, statutory declaration, or statement from manager
  • Course cancellation initiated by the provider

50% Refund

  • Withdrawal notified between 7–30 days before the course start date
  • A 50% penalty will apply to the course fee

No Refund

  • Withdrawal notified within 7 days of course commencement
  • Withdrawal after the course has started
  • No notice of withdrawal

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

ACCCN ALS courses are accredited for 8 CPD hours per day.

For Medical Officers, ACCCN ALS courses are endorsed with the following medical colleges:

  • ACEM
  • ACRRM
  • ANZCA
  • CICM
  • RACGP
  • RACP

Certificate

You will receive your certificate from ACCCN directly via email.

Provider

Clinical Education Team (CARHS) in conjunction with Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN).

Training venue

RED Centre Building
Alice Springs Hospital Campus
Gap Rd, Alice Springs

How to enrol

Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training workshop. To book a workshop, first enrol here then select an available workshop under the 'Book a workshop' tab.

Self-enrol

Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up for a workshop.

NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.

How to book a workshop

  1. To access bookings for face to face, click on the "Book a workshop" section of the course.
  2. Find a date and a time that suits you and select on the "Sign-up" button on the far right of the screen.
  3. Check that your manager’s name is correct. If not, click on the CHOOSE MANAGER button to select the correct manager.
  4. Select REQUEST APPROVAL.
  5. You will only receive a calendar invite once the manager or administrator approves your application. Be sure to contact your Manager or the Course Owner to follow up your application if you have not received a calendar invitation.

How to secure your place in the course

Your enrolment request will be reviewed and confirmed based on the following criteria:

  • You meet all pre-requisites for the course
  • Evidence of payment has been confirmed

Please note: Your place in the course is not guaranteed until payment has been received and confirmed. Manager approval does not guarantee your place.

Contacts

For information regarding the course, contact:

Clinical Education Team (CARHS)
p | 8958 2555
e | ClinicalEducationTeam.CAHS@nt.gov.au