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Life Support Skills Training

2023/11/12

Our life support courses are accredited by the Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC).

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course
Course Objectives

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an advanced, instructor-led course that builds upon the tenets of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). It serves to highlight the importance of key competencies such as team dynamics and communication, common arrhythmia management and cardiac arrest algorithmic care, as well as immediate post cardiac arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as ACLS providers. The certification will be valid for two years.

Course Outline
  • Demonstrate proficiency in providing BCLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions.
  • Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
  • Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes and related dysrhythmias.
  • Recognise other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.
  • Demonstrate effective communication as a member, or leader, of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performances.
Training Methodology
  • Instructor-led practical training
Target Audience
  • Doctors
Duration
  • 16 hours
Basic Cardiac Life Support + Automated External Defibrillator (BCLS+AED) Provider Course

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as BCLS+AED providers. The certification will be valid for two years.

Course Objectives

The concept of chain survival will be covered in the programme, such as:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Defibrillation Protocol
Course Outline
  • Recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
  • Activation of the emergency response system
  • Perform early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Perform rapid defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Training Methodology
  • Instructor-led
  • Practical
  • Theory Assessments
Target Audience
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals
Duration
  • 8 hours
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation + Automated External Defibrillator (CPR+AED) Provider Course

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as CPR+AED providers. The certification will be valid for two years.

Course Objectives

The concept of chain survival will be covered in the programme, such as:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Defibrillation Protocol
Course Outline
  • Recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
  • Activation of the emergency response system
  • Perform early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Perform rapid defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Training Methodology
  • Instructor-led
  • Practical
  • Theory Assessments
Target Audience
  • Therapy Associates
  • Therapy Assistants
  • Patient Care Associates
  • Security Personnel
  • Drivers
Duration
  • 8 hours
Life Support Course for Nurses (LSCN) Provider Course

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as LSCN providers. The certification will be valid for two years.

Course Objectives

To work effectively in a team dynamic in managing the following cardiac arrhythmias algorithms:

  • Asystole
  • Pulseless Electrical Activity
  • Pulseless VT & Ventricular Fibrillation
Course Outline
  • Airway management
  • Defibrillation procedure
  • Mega code on management arrhythmias
Training Methodology
  • Instructor-led
  • Practical
  • Theory Assessments
Target Audience
  • Registered Nurses
Duration
  • 16 hours
Basic Cardiac Life Support + Automated External Defibrillator (BCLS + AED) Instructor Course

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as BCLS+AED instructors. BCLS+AED instructors have to commit to teaching two BCLS and two AED courses annually in a BCLS+AED Provider programme.

Course Objectives

The concept of chain survival will be covered in the programme, such as:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Adult Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Infant Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
  • Defibrillation Protocol
Course Outline
  • Core BCLS+AED Educational Objectives
  • Principles of Adult Learning
  • Roles of Instructors
  • Safety & Infection Control
  • Teaching & Question & Answer Techniques
  • Manikin & Training Equipment
  • Practical Teaching
    Demonstration of BCLS and AED core modules and selected optional modules by instructor trainer
    Micro teaching practicum assessment on BCLS and AED core and selected optional module
Training Methodology
  • Instructor-led
  • Practical
  • Theory Assessments
Target Audience
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals
Duration
  • 8 hours
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