VIC Paediatric ALS 2 Day Certification 13 & 14 October 2026 - ANMF

Build the Skills That Save Little Lives.

When a child deteriorates, the stakes couldn't be higher - and the skills required are distinct. This intensive two-day program gives you the knowledge, hands-on practice, and formal certification you need to respond confidently to paediatric resuscitation events and lead your team through them.

Designed for registered nurses and healthcare professionals working in critical care, acute, and paediatric settings - including experienced Adult ALS practitioners seeking paediatric certification - this course delivers certification in both Paediatric Basic Life Support and Paediatric Advanced Life Support.

Developed in line with the latest Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) statements and ANZCOR guidelines, the program combines theoretical lectures, clinical skill stations, and high-fidelity simulation scenarios.

What to Expect

Day 1: Build Immersive content delivery across lectures, skill stations, and team-based simulation. You'll move from foundational paediatric 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 Paediatric BLS and ALS certification assessment. You'll be assessed at the level of an effective ALS Team Leader.

Download the Candidate ALS Team Leader Assessment Criteria to review before the day.

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

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 ANMF Mandatory Simulation Laboratory online orientation before the day - the link will be sent one week prior to the course
• 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
ANMF Member	$525
Non-member	$645

ACCCN members save $170 on this course and gain ongoing access to education, professional resources, and a national network of critical care clinicians and educators.

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: ANMF, 535 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (scroll to bottom to register)

Getting there:

• Closest train station: Melbourne Central - exit via Elizabeth Street
• Parking: Queen Victoria Market - $18/day Mon & Wed; $40/day Tue, Thu & Fri (view rates)

On the day:

• Café on O'Connell (1 O'Connell St, North Melbourne) and Coffea Coffee (QVM, 521 Elizabeth St) are nearby for food and coffee
• A fridge is available to store your own lunch; tea and coffee provided on Level 1, Student Hub
• Prayer room and private room for lactating mothers available on Level 1

Registrations close 29 September 2026

 
Please enter your details below to register for this course:

Venue: ANMF Education Centre

For room allocation, please view white board on entry
ANMF (Vic Branch) Education Centre, 535 Elizabeth St

MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

Dates: 9:00, Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 17:00, Wednesday, 14 October 2026