Course Overview
This RCUK-approved Advanced Life Support course blends pre-course eLearning with intensive, in-person instruction. Prior to the face-to-face session, participants complete online modules and quizzes via the RC(UK) Learning Management System (LMS), enabling a deeper understanding of the core content.
In-person training includes:
- Expert-led workshops and skill stations
- Cardiac Arrest Simulation (CAS Teach & Test)
- Small group sessions and practical scenarios
All applicants must hold a professional healthcare qualification or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification.
Medical students in their final year of training can be accepted as candidates on an ALS course if this is an established local arrangement.
The ALS course programme consists of lectures, workshops, skill stations and cardiac arrest simulations (i.e. CAS Teach). All candidates on our ALS course will benefit from registration on the RC(UK) Learning Management System (LMS), allowing them access to learning content, pre-course multiple choice questionnaires, course evaluations and post-course certificates.
Course Duration & Format
Course Length
Approx. 10 contact hours
Format
Pre-course eLearning + 1 full day of hands-on training
Assessment
Continuous, with practical evaluations throughout
Accreditation
RCUK Certificate (valid for 4 years) + CPD recognition
What You Will Learn?
The ALS course makes use of the following practical stations, lectures and scenarios throughout the course:
Lectures
- Recognition and prevention of deterioration using the ABCDE approach
- The causes and prevention of cardiac arrest
- Post-resuscitation care
Practical Stations & Workshops
- Associated resuscitation skills including IO
- The deteriorating patient (ABCDE approach)
- Rhythm recognition
- High quality CPR and defibrillation (cardiac arrest simulation teach and test)
- Assessing and treating bradycardia/tachycardia
- Arterial blood gas analysis
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using a structured ABCDE approach
- Deliver standardised CPR in adults
- Manage a cardiac arrest by working with a multidisciplinary team in an emergency situation
- Utilise non-technical skills to facilitate strong team leadership and effective team membership
Certification & CPD
Successful participants will receive a:
- Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support Certificate
- 10 hours of verifiable CPD / CME points (depending on your professional body)
Pre-Course Preparation
Before attending, candidates must:
- Complete the online learning modules on the RCUK LMS
- Review the ALS manual (provided)
- Pass the pre-course MCQ to participate in the hands-on session
Continuous assessment occurs throughout the ALS course, based on clinical simulations that allow candidates to demonstrate the core competencies they have been taught.
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS provider certificate, which is valid for 4 years.
The ALS course is recognised for up to 10 continuing professional development (CPD) points.
We recognise that attending one of the Advanced resuscitation courses can be very stressful, and you will be well supported by all the faculty during this intensive course. Adequate and appropriate pre-course preparation is a must, particularly if you don’t have access to your own in-house Resuscitation Officer. We can help with this.
Many of our trainers are ALS/APLS instructors or course directors and can spend time running through skill stations and scenarios with you. This will ensure you are well prepared and are given the best chance of doing your best.
Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
The ALS is also available as an e-ALS and a 1 day ALS recertification course (for candidates who currently hold an ALS certificate that is due to expire).
Candidates on the e-ALS course will be required to access the Resuscitation Council (UK) e-Learning portal to complete a number of pre-course learning tasks prior to attending the practical day.
Advanced Life Support e-ALS Training FAQs
The e-ALS course is a blended route to Advanced Life Support training. You complete online learning modules and quizzes first, then attend a full day of practical training with workshops, skill stations and cardiac arrest simulation.
e-ALS combines pre-course eLearning with a one-day face-to-face practical day. The 2-day ALS course delivers the full programme over two in-person days. Both focus on adult resuscitation and team-based management of cardiac arrest.
The practical training day includes approximately 10 contact hours, supported by mandatory online learning completed before you attend.
You must complete the online learning modules on the Resuscitation Council UK learning system, review the ALS manual provided, and pass the pre-course multiple choice questionnaire before attending the hands-on day.
Applicants must hold a professional healthcare qualification, or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification. Medical students in their final year may be accepted where this is an established local arrangement.
The practical day includes expert-led workshops and skill stations, small group teaching, and Cardiac Arrest Simulation (CAS Teach and Test) to build confidence in adult resuscitation and team working.
You’ll cover recognition and prevention of deterioration using the ABCDE approach, rhythm recognition, high-quality CPR and defibrillation, peri-arrest bradycardia and tachycardia management, post-resuscitation care, IO skills, and arterial blood gas interpretation.
Assessment is continuous and based on practical evaluations throughout the day, including performance in scenarios and skill stations.
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council UK ALS provider certificate that is valid for 4 years.
Successful candidates can claim up to 10 hours of verifiable CPD / CME points, depending on their professional body.
Support is available for ALS/APLS preparation, including guided practice through skill stations and scenarios, which can be particularly helpful if you do not have access to an in-house Resuscitation Officer.
Other options include the standard 2-day ALS course and a 1-day ALS recertification course for candidates whose ALS certificate is due to expire.
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Contact Details
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Phone: 0333 0122 999
Email: info@rcmstraining.co.uk
Resuscitation Consultancy Medical Services Ltd
86 Forest Walk
Buckley, Flintshire
CH7 3AR
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed