SA Paediatric ALS 2 Day Certification 16 & 17 November 2026 - Women's and Children's Hospital

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. The course assumes a level of familiarity with ALS practices and builds on these to develop the participant into an effective ALS Team Leader.

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

Annual recertification in line with ANZCOR guidelines is recommended following certification.

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. Assessment Criteria

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

• Review the program manual to ground your resuscitation practices in strong foundational knowledge essential to performing well in the course and ongoing in your practice
  
• Complete the electronic pre-course quiz to assess your baseline knowledge before the course - details sent on receipt of paid registration
  

Pricing

• ACCCN Member $475
  
• 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

• Hospital Cafeteria on site to purchase food and drinks. Fridge, microwave, hot water and tea and coffee facilities available. 

Registrations close 2 November 2026

Please enter your details below to register for this course:

Venue: Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Level 2, Samual Way Building, Room 202

ADELAIDE, NSW 5006

Dates: 8:00, Monday, 16 November 2026 - 16:30, Tuesday, 17 November 2026