General Practice Training Tasmania is proud to introduce the internationally recognised Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS Course to Tasmania for the first time. The course is jointly accredited between Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

This two-day course has been developed to provide standardised teaching of cardiac arrest and resuscitation management. The aim is to teach the theory and practical skills to deal with peri-arrest situations and how to manage a full blown cardio-respiratory arrest. The course will prepare individuals to treat the patient until transferred to a critical care environment.

ALS course registration form

ALS course information sheet

ALS Eligibility Criteria

All doctors (medical practitioners) including Rural GPs, Emergency
Physicians, Anaesthetists, Intensivists and Physicians
Nurses working in critical areas such as the Emergency Department, Operating Room, ICU, CCU, Cardiac Arrest team
Critical Care Paramedics

Participant Assessment

Participants will be assessed by written multiple choice question (MCQ) paper and practical cardiac arrest simulated (CAS) scenarios. It is essential that detailed preparation is carried out by reading the course manual and completing the pre-test MCQ paper before attending the course. Pre-reading will be sent out approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate preparation time.

Course Objectives and Outcomes

It is intended that the participants will be able to:
- Understand the causes of cardiorespiratory arrest in adults
- Identify patients at risk of cardiorespiratory arrest - Identify and treat acute coronary syndromes
- Practice and demonstrate the techniques for airway management in a simulated environment
- Identify the main cardiac rhythms associated with cardiac arrest
- Identify the indications for defibrillation and demonstrate safe defibrillation in a simulated environment
- Use various Emergency Drugs in the appropriate clinical settings
- Practice and demonstrate transcutaneous cardiac pacing in a simulated environment

Instructor Faculty

The ALS faculty for General Practice Training Tasmania are all fully accredited by the Australian Resuscitation Council and comprise Emergency Physicians, Anaesthetists, GP’s, Intensive Care Paramedics and Critical Care nursing staff.

Course Cost (Australian Dollars)

• $1500 (inc GST)
GP Registrars and GP Supervisors (RACGP or ACRRM accredited) can register for this course at no charge.  

Course Venue

The Tasmanian Course venue will vary from course to course. Please see course dates below for venue.

Course Dates

22 – 23 October, 2011 – Menzies Research Centre, Hobart

More information

Please contact Course Co-ordinator Tim Grimsey on: 03 6278 1551 tim.grimsey@gptt.com.au