A 2-hour course to update basic life support skills.
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Description
Included is simple airway management and defibrillation, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), discussion covering the BLS algorithm and causes of cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest scenarios will allow the skills learnt to be put into a contextual situation. The teaching takes clinical experience into consideration.
The course can be provided onsite as a group booking for a clinical practice, allowing team practice should an emergency event occur.
Continuous practical assessment is performed throughout the course.
Suitable for:
Doctors, nurses and allied health professionals requiring annual CPR & defibrillation updates.
Continuing Education
RACGP: Pending
NMBA: 2 CPD points for nurses & midwives.(2 hours workshop)
Course content
CPR Update – theory & practice
Application of the automatic defibrillator (AED) with safe defibrillation
Optional additional:
-> Airway management
-> Basic airway manoeuvres
-> Pocket mask
-> Bag mask ventilation
-> Cardiac Arrest Management
-> Recognition and identification of cardiac arrest
-> Mini scenarios
-> Written & practical assessment
Prerequisites
Recent employment in a clinical environment.
Whats Included
-> 2 hour instruction by an accredited Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support instructor
-> Small group teaching – min: 6 max. group size 20
-> All equipment for airway management, defibrillation & scenario practice
