Our Advanced Life Support (ALS) Training Course is a two-day intensive, hands-on programme designed to develop the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills required to manage complex medical emergencies, make critical decisions, and lead effectively during life-threatening situations.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are new to advanced-level resuscitation or those requiring a comprehensive refresher. It combines advanced theory with immersive practical training focused on managing cardio-respiratory arrest, peri-arrest situations, and special emergency circumstances.
Mapped to the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) Advanced Life Support guidelines, this ALS Training Course prepares senior members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver effective life support until transfer to a critical care environment is possible.
The course meets NHS Framework ALS training requirements and is widely recognised by healthcare organisations and recruitment agencies nationwide. Delegates are continuously assessed throughout the programme through clinical simulations, practical scenarios, and a final multiple-choice assessment, including observation of candidates leading a cardiac arrest simulation.
Accreditation:
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Training Course is accredited by:
- The CPD Standards Office
- 14 hours of CPD
Who Is the Advanced Life Support Training Course For?
The ALS Training Course is designed for registered healthcare professionals who require advanced resuscitation skills as part of their clinical role or teaching responsibilities.
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Nurses working in acute care settings
- Doctors
- Paramedics and ambulance crews
- Resuscitation officers
- Critical care professionals
- Outreach healthcare professionals
The programme supports healthcare teams in developing the skills required to respond effectively to cardiac arrest and other critical medical emergencies.
Why Is Advanced Life Support Training Important?
Advanced Life Support training provides healthcare professionals with the ability to recognise deteriorating patients, manage cardiac emergencies, and coordinate effective responses during critical situations.
By developing advanced assessment, airway management, ECG interpretation, defibrillation, and leadership skills, delegates gain the confidence needed to provide high-quality emergency care and improve patient outcomes.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the Advanced Life Support Training Course, delegates will be able to:
- Recognise and manage deteriorating patients using the structured ABCDE approach
- Identify and respond to patients at risk of cardiac arrest
- Deliver effective adult CPR according to current guidelines
- Apply advanced airway management techniques
- Interpret ECG rhythms and respond appropriately
- Perform safe and effective defibrillation and pharmacological interventions
- Lead and participate effectively within a cardiac arrest team
- Provide structured post-resuscitation care
- Identify and manage reversible causes of cardiac arrest
Course Content:
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Training Course covers the following key areas:
Primary Survey and Patient Assessment
- Using AVPU to monitor changes in patient condition
- National Early Warning Scores (NEWS) and the ABCDE approach
- Early recognition and ongoing advanced life support management
Breathing and Respiratory Emergencies
- Understanding breathing and respiratory function
- Use of a stethoscope during patient assessment
- Serious respiratory conditions including pneumothorax
Cardiac Anatomy and Circulation
- Anatomy of the heart
- Cardiac circulation
- Electrical conduction system
- Autonomic control of the heart
- Understanding tachycardia and bradycardia
- Atrial fibrillation management
Cardiac Arrest Management
- The 4 Hs and 4 Ts approach
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
- Advanced CPR techniques
- Safe and effective defibrillation
Clinical Decision-Making and Professional Responsibilities
- Stable angina
- Documentation and accountability
- Ethical and practical considerations
- When not to commence CPR
- Managing complex decision-making situations
- Confidentiality and crime scene considerations
- Real-world emergency scenarios
Practical Training and Assessment:
The Advanced Life Support Training Course combines expert-led teaching with realistic clinical simulations to develop practical emergency response skills.
Delegates will take part in:
- Cardiac arrest simulations
- Team leadership exercises
- Advanced airway management practice
- ECG rhythm recognition activities
- Defibrillation scenarios
- Emergency decision-making exercises
Candidates are assessed continuously throughout the two-day programme, concluding with a multiple-choice question assessment and practical evaluation of cardiac arrest team leadership.
Certification and Beyond:
Upon successful completion of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Training Course, delegates will receive certification on the same day.
This recognised qualification supports healthcare professionals in maintaining clinical competence, meeting professional development requirements, and delivering effective emergency care in critical situations.
Why Choose Our Advanced Life Support Training Course?
Our ALS Training Course provides:
- Full alignment with 2025 Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- Compliance with NHS Framework ALS training requirements
- CPD accreditation with 14 CPD hours
- Expert-led theory and immersive practical sessions
- Realistic clinical simulations and hands-on learning
- Training designed for senior healthcare professionals managing emergencies
Develop advanced resuscitation skills and gain the confidence to lead during critical medical emergencies. Enrol on our Advanced Life Support Training Course today and strengthen your ability to provide life-saving care when it matters most.
