Description
This course is ideal for those new to advanced-level resuscitation or seeking a thorough refresher. It is a two-day intensive, hands-on programme focused on improving your ability to manage medical emergencies, make critical decisions, and lead effectively under pressure.
The course combines theory and practical skills in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations, and special circumstances. Mapped to the RCUK ALS guidelines, it prepares senior members of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective life support during emergencies until transfer to a critical care setting is possible.
Candidates are continuously assessed through clinical simulations over the two-day period. Concluding with a multiple choice question based assessment and each candidate being observed leading a practical cardiac arrest simulation.
This course comprises of expert blend of theory + immersive practical sessions and expands on existing knowledge of Immediate Life Support (ILS) including:
Airway management skills
ECG recognition
Rapid, safe defibrillation, using an AED or a manual defibrillator
What you will learn
- Primary Survey
- Using AVPU to Monitor Change
- National Early Warning Scores + ABCDE Approach
- Early + Ongoing Advanced Life Support
- Understanding Breathing and Respirations
- Using a Stethoscope
- Serious Conditions e.g. Pneumothorax
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Circulation
- Electrical Conduction System
- Autonomic Control
- Tachycardia and Bradycardia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- 4 Hs and 4 Ts
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
- Stable Angina
- Documentation and Accountability
- Ethical and Practical Considerations
- When not to start CPR
- Grey Areas and Expectations
- Confidentiality and Crime Scenes
- Real World Examples
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