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

Target

A course for Health Professionals who care for critically ill paediatric patients and have advanced life support skills within their scope of practice.

Overview

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

Within scope of practice, the participant will be able to:

  1. Apply age-appropriate principles of early recognition & escalation protocols to manage a deteriorating paediatric patient.
  2. Demonstrate effective age-appropriate CPR techniques following the ANZCOR BLS algorithm.
  3. Demonstrate effective age-appropriate technical skills required for Advanced Life Support within the current ANZCOR guideline and algorithm.
  4. Identify the priorities of care.
  5. Demonstrate effective team management and communications skills.

Pre-requisite

  • Competent in Basic Life Support and/ or Immediate Life Support skills.
  • Greater than 1 year post graduate experience with an understanding of paediatric responses to clinical deterioration, cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation processes.
  • DoH Nursing & Midwifery Staff Unit must have Unit Manager’s Approval.

Provider

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

Syllabus

Day One

  • Overview ANZCOR guidelines
  • BLS & ALS Algorithm
  • Recognition & Management of the Deteriorating Patient overview
  • Skill Stations
  • Pharmacology
  • Simulation Scenarios

Day Two

  • Simulation Scenarios
  • MCQ
  • Practical Assessment

Costs

Participants are required to pay $300 to attend or undertake this course. See Payment process below.

Note: This course does not include catering.

Completion

Under the Payment section, click on the Payment link relevant to the date of the course you have applied to attend.

CPD Hours

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

How to enrol

Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training session. To book in for a session, first enrol here then select an available session 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 to a training session.

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

Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.

How to book your session

  • To access bookings for face to face, click on the "Book a session" button.
  • Choose a date and a time that suits you and click on the "Sign-up" button on the far right of the screen.
  • Complete the booking by checking the self-authorisation box and submitting your booking. 

How to secure your place in the course

Your enrolment request will be reviewed and dependent upon the following:

  1. Meet all pre-requisites.
  2. Evidence of payment provided.

Payment process

Under the Payment section, click on the Payment link relevant to the date of the course you have applied to attend.

Please allow 2 business days for your course application to be approved. The approval process also involves confirming whether you or your unit will be paying for the course. The next steps regarding payment will then be made available on the course.

Once payment has been confirmed (by you or your unit), you will be able to see all content on this course page and your place on the course will be finalised.

Cancellation policy

Participants must contact the Course Coordinator to inform of cancellation/withdrawal.

  • 100% refund: notification of withdrawal 30 days prior to course commencement date; notification of withdrawal supported by a medical certificate, statutory declaration or statement from manager; cancelled by provider.
  • 50% refund notification of withdrawal received between 7-30 days will incur a 50% penalty of course fees.
  • No refund: notification of withdrawal within 7 days of commencement, notification of withdrawal after commencement or no notice of withdrawal will incur a 100% penalty of course fees.
  • Application for refund is through NTG Accounts Payable.

Contacts

For information regarding the course, contact:

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