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).

NSW Adult ALS 2 Day Certification 24 & 25 September 2026 - Macquarie University Hospital

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Build the Skills That Save Lives.

Advanced Life Support isn't just a checkbox - it's the foundation of safe, effective critical care. This intensive two-day program gives you the knowledge, hands-on practice, and formal certification you need to step confidently into high-pressure resuscitation events and lead your team through it.

Developed in line with the latest Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) statements and ANZCOR guidelines, this course combines theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations, and high-fidelity simulation scenarios - delivering certification in both Basic Life Support and Adult Advanced Life Support.

Suitable for healthcare professionals working in acute and critical care environments who are required to respond to deteriorating or critically unwell adult patients.

What to Expect

Day 1: Build Immersive content delivery across lectures, skill stations, and team-based simulation. You'll move from foundational principles through to advanced clinical skills, building the knowledge and practical confidence needed for assessment.

Day 2: Apply & Assess Consolidate your learning through further scenarios and simulation, culminating in formal BLS and ALS certification assessment. You'll be assessed at the level of an effective ALS Team Leader.

Program content includes:

  • Priorities of care
  • Basic Life Support algorithm and principles
  • Adult 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

Included with registration:

  • Digital program manual
  • Access to e-learning material and pre-course quiz

CPD Hours

  • Nursing staff: Up to 16 CPD hours (12 hours program contact + 4 hours self-directed learning)
  • Medical staff: Hours accredited through your medical college CPD home

Before You Attend

  • Complete the electronic pre-course quiz to assess your baseline knowledge before the course - details sent on receipt of paid registration
  • Annual recertification in line with ANZCOR guidelines is recommended following certification

Pricing

ACCCN Member

$475

Non-member

$645

ACCCN members save $170 on this course and receive ongoing access to discounted education, clinical resources, and professional support throughout the year.

Not a member yet? Join now from $142 (First Year RN) - you'll save $28 compared to the non-member price, plus get 12 months of ACCCN membership. Learn more about membership ?

Venue & Logistics

Location: Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney (scroll to bottom to register)

Getting there: Macquarie University station (Sydney Metro) is on campus - one of the easiest venues to reach by public transport in Sydney.

Registrations close 10 September 2026

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Venue: Macquarie University Hospital
2 Technology Place
MACQUARIE, NSW 2109
Dates: 8:30, Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 16:30, Friday, 25 September 2026
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