ALS and PLS Recertification

The combined Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Life Support (PLS) program is designed for clinicians of all levels who:

• work with both adult and paediatric patients
• are members of a Medical Emergency or Code Blue team.  

During the program you’ll learn adult and paediatric skills and knowledge including:

• basic and advanced airway management
• rhythm interpretation, and effective and safe defibrillation
• delivery of care in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and algorithms
• Crisis Resource Management principles
• reflection on practice
• alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) standards one to six and nine.

Course structure

 The program includes pre-course online modules and practical and theoretical assessments with:

• a five-hour ALS recertification that includes management of the deteriorating patient
• a three-hour PLS recertification that includes management of the deteriorating paediatric patient.

Who should complete this program?

• Registered and enrolled nurses
• Medical officers
• General practitioners
• Paramedics

More Info: https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/Professional-development-learning/Resuscitation-Life-Support/ALS-and-PLS-Recertification