Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Recertification

This 1-day ALCS Recertification (8 hour) course is designed as an update and re-validation programme for those who already hold a valid qualification in Advanced Resuscitation or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and is best suited to: 

• health professionals working in an acute environment (e.g. ED, ICU, CCU) or
• those who have completed an ACLS Full Course within the past 2 years.

Prerequisites
Certification from the following providers is acceptable:

• NZ Resuscitation Council and Australian Resuscitation Council-Accredited Courses
• American Health Association Affiliates
• European Resuscitation Council

Certification from other providers will be considered on application.

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/

Content
The Recertification course commences with an update on any new Resuscitation Science and then goes straight into summative and formative assessments. Each skill station starts with a demonstration of the required standard by the instructor, a short practice/tutorial period followed by assessment.

Assessment
The mastery style of assessment is the form of assessment predominantly utilised during the course. Through using this style, specific targets are set and participants are required to meet these during the programme. Participants may pass each target on their first attempt, or require several efforts to reach the required standards. 

Registration closing date is four weeks prior to course commencement date.

Course venue is at the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety, University of Auckland, 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.