ALS Courses

ALS Courses are accredited by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses, who are a member organisation of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

QLD Paediatric ALS 2 Day Certification 16 & 17 May 2026 - Brisbane

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Course Overview:

ACCCN offers a two-day Paediatric Advanced Life Support program to healthcare professionals in the provision of Paediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support in a critical care clinical setting. The program content runs over two days with assessment for certification for both BLS and ALS on the second day. The course is based on the latest Australian Resuscitation Council Statements on Basic and Advanced Life Support and current ANZCOR guidelines, incorporating theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations and simulation scenarios.

Registration includes a program manual and e-learning material.

Program content includes:

Priorities of care
Paediatric Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
Paediatric Advanced Life Support algorithm and principles
Advanced airway management including laryngeal mask airway insertion
Electrical therapy – manual defibrillation, synchronised cardioversion, external pacing
Pharmacology including intraosseous cannulation
Post resuscitation care
Team roles
Team communication and crisis resource management
Legal and ethical considerations

The course assumes a level of familiarity with ALS practices and builds on these to develop the participant into an effective ALS team leader. It is also suitable for experienced Adult ALS trained healthcare professionals requiring paediatric ALS Certification.

Nursing Staff may claim up to 16 CPD hours (including 12 hours program contact and four hours self-directed learning).

Medical staff may be accredited a different allocation of hours based on the accreditation with their medical college CPD home.

Annual recertification and frequent review of ALS practice in line with ANZCOR guidelines is recommended.

Pre-course requirements:

Attendees can test their knowledge by completing the electronic pre-test quiz prior to the day. Details on how to access the ALS program manual and pre-test quiz will be emailed on receipt of paid online registration.

Parking:

Available on site or street parking available in surrounding streets on the weekend - time unlimited.

Price:

Member $475 / Non Member $625

Registrations close 2 May 2026

Please enter your details below to register for this course:

Venue: Princess Alexandra Hospital

Building 1 (Main Buliding)
4L.1 (Blue Lifts 4th Floor)

WOOLLONGABBA, QLD 4102

Dates: 8:30, Saturday, 16 May 2026 - 17:00, Sunday, 17 May 2026

ALS Terms & Conditions

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

This policy relates to all ACCCN ALS courses (Adult, Paediatric and Instructor)

30 days or more notice – free transfer/full refund
14 days to 30 days’ notice – forfeit 50% course fee or transfer fee $110
Up 14 days prior to course – no refund
Non-attendance on day/days of course – no refund

Where a course is 2 days and the registrant only attends 1 day of the course, this will be deemed a non-attendance and ordinarily no transfer is possible. In special circumstances and where possible a transfer to the second day of another course may be arranged in accordance with the above terms and conditions.

ACCCN Rights & Liabilities:

ACCCN’s maximum liability is limited to the refund conditions above. ACCCN accepts no additional liability for travel, accommodation or any other additional costs incurred. A medical certificate or unforeseen circumstances does not change this liability.
ACCCN reserves the right to cancel any scheduled event up to 30 days prior to the event start date.
ACCCN will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the ACCCN Course.

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