ALS 1 & 2 Courses

Australian Clinical Education Services (ACES) is proud to be an Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) recognised provider for Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1) and Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) courses. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering nationally aligned, evidence-based resuscitation education that meets the highest standards of clinical governance and quality assurance.

ALS1 is designed for healthcare professionals who are expected to respond to and manage the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest within their clinical environment. The course focuses on structured assessment, early recognition of clinical deterioration, high-quality CPR, safe defibrillation, airway management, and effective team communication. Emphasis is placed on human factors, leadership, and adherence to ARC guidelines to ensure safe, coordinated resuscitation practice.

ALS2 builds on these foundations and is intended for clinicians who lead resuscitation teams or manage complex cardiac arrest scenarios. The course incorporates advanced airway techniques, peri-arrest arrhythmia management, post-resuscitation care, and structured team leadership under pressure. Simulation-based learning and structured debriefing form a central component of ALS2, ensuring participants develop both technical proficiency and non-technical skills.

Through ARC recognition, ACES ensures that its ALS programmes are contemporary, standardised, and aligned with national best practice in resuscitation care.

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Participants undertaking ALS training with ACES will develop the ability to:

• Recognise and respond to patient deterioration.
• Perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Apply structured patient assessment techniques.
• Use manual and automated defibrillation safely and effectively.
• Manage airway emergencies and respiratory compromise.
• Identify and manage life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Communicate effectively during emergency situations.
• Work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary resuscitation team.
• Lead and coordinate cardiac arrest responses where appropriate.
• Apply current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines in clinical practice.

The course focuses on both technical and non-technical skills, ensuring participants develop the confidence required to perform effectively during high-pressure clinical events.

ALS1 and ALS2 courses are designed for healthcare professionals who may be involved in responding to medical emergencies, cardiac arrests, or deteriorating patients within their workplace.

Participants commonly include:

• Registered Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Emergency Department Staff
• Intensive Care Nurses
• Paramedics
• Medical Officers
• Rural and Remote Health Clinicians
• Allied Health Professionals
• Hospital and Healthcare Leaders

Healthcare organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand utilise ACES training programs to support staff development, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen clinical emergency response capabilities.

One of the key strengths of ACES ALS training is the use of realistic simulation scenarios that replicate clinical emergencies encountered in hospitals, healthcare facilities, and acute care environments.

Participants are exposed to a range of emergency situations that require rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, teamwork, and leadership. These scenarios provide valuable opportunities to practise skills in a safe learning environment before applying them in real clinical settings.

Following each simulation, structured debriefing sessions allow participants to reflect on their performance, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce best-practice resuscitation principles.

Successful resuscitation depends on effective teamwork. Clinical emergencies often involve multiple healthcare professionals working together under significant pressure and time constraints.

Throughout both ALS1 and ALS2 courses, participants learn how to:

• Communicate clearly during emergencies.
• Allocate roles effectively within a resuscitation team.
• Maintain situational awareness.
• Escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support team performance through leadership and collaboration.
• Utilise closed-loop communication techniques.

These skills are critical for improving patient safety and ensuring coordinated emergency responses.

Healthcare professionals who complete ALS training often report increased confidence when managing deteriorating patients and cardiac arrest situations. Organisations benefit from improved staff capability, enhanced patient safety outcomes, and greater consistency in emergency response practices.

Benefits of completing ALS training include:

• Improved clinical confidence.
• Enhanced patient assessment skills.
• Greater understanding of resuscitation algorithms.
• Stronger leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Improved emergency response performance.
• Increased compliance with contemporary resuscitation standards.
• Better patient outcomes through earlier intervention and effective management.

ACES delivers Advanced Life Support training for healthcare professionals and organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our experienced educators work with hospitals, health services, aged care providers, educational institutions, and healthcare organisations to deliver practical, evidence-based resuscitation training aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council standards.

Whether you are seeking individual professional development or organisation-wide training solutions, ACES can help your team build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond effectively during medical emergencies.