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This 2-day (16 hours) ACLS course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting.
This 2-day (16 hours) ACLS course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting.
The course module is based on the current New Zealand Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
It is suitable for all health professionals with a need for advanced skills, competence and confidence in emergency situations and who may be required to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
This course is currently endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
Intended audience: Please note that this course is intended for health professionals who have not previously undertaken training in advanced resuscitation.
Health Professionals who are already working in an acute setting (eg. ED, ICU, CCU etc.) or who have previously completed an ACLS Full course should enroll in the ACLS Recertification course.
For more information on which course is appropriate to your needs, please contact us. Participants should also be competent in IV Cannulation.
For those that require training with this, we also offer an IV Cannulation course, you may check its availability from the course catalogue.
Preparation
In order for participants to gain the most benefit and to achieve the assessment standards of the course, it is essential the online course readings and practice tests are completed prior to the course.
Participants can access their online course from this link below. Username and password will be emailed to all confirmed course registrants approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the course date.
http://flexiblelearning.auckland.ac.nz/cyberacls/
ACLS book/manual will also be posted to the address provided on the registration form 3-4 weeks prior the course.
Course registration will close 4 weeks before the course date.
Course venue is at the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety, University of Auckland Grafton Campus, Bldg 502 Level B, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023
Please note: a minimum of 5 participants is required for the course. In the event of less than 5 participants the course may be deferred or cancelled.