Comprehensive, ANZCOR-aligned ALS courses PLUS free, open-access resources to deliver your own courses in-house.
Attend an ALS course at CSDS
Choose from flexible delivery options: blended or online-only.
ALS Recertification Blended
Format: Online theory + face-to-face practical.
Ideal for: Clinicians needing ALS recertification.
Overview: Refresh your ALS knowledge and clinical skills in this blended course. Complete online learning, then attend a hands-on skills workshop.
Enrol via: CSDS ALS Recertification course.
ALS Recertification Online Theory Only
Format: Self-paced online.
Ideal for: Foundational knowledge or theory-only update.
Overview: Deepen your understanding of resuscitation and prepare for ALS practice or recertification.
Enrol via: Advanced Life Support Recertification Theory 2025 (Online Only).
Deliver your own ALS course
Aligned with ANZCOR guidelines, these resources are available for immediate download and use.
ALS Recertification resources
A collection of resources and tools to support facilitators in effectively delivering the ALS Recertification course.
A collection of immersive scenarios designed for use in ALS Certification and Recertification courses.
A slide deck designed to support facilitators in delivering the ALS Recertification course.
Facilitator training courses (highly recommended)
Clinicians delivering this course are strongly encouraged to attend the CSDS Technical Simulation Training and Fundamentals of Debriefing courses to ensure high-quality delivery and debriefing.
Technical Simulation Training (TST)
Learn the fundamental knowledge and skills required to deliver and support simulation based learning activities in a healthcare environment.
Fundamentals of Debriefing (FOD)
Develop an understanding of various simulation debriefing theories and techniques. This course provides an opportunity to apply these in simulation-based education.
Can’t attend face-to-face?
If unable to attend face-to-face, TST and FOD are also available online, as part of the Simulation Education Program – Online (SEP-OL)
Other resources
Simulation resources
Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) Kit
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Cognitive aids
A structured approach to manual defibrillation designed to minimise interruptions to chest compressions.
Additional simulation resources
Outlines the key steps for conducting an effective pre-simulation briefing to maintain psychological safety for participants.
Provides a structured approach to facilitating a purposeful post-simulation debrief.
A template to help facilitators capture key points for discussion during the debriefing session.
ANZCOR Guidelines
All resources are based upon the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) guidelines. To access the latest clinical guidelines:
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ALS Certification Blended Course
Face-to-face + online courses and resources.
- Facilitator guide
- Presentation slides
Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) Kit
- Low-fidelity training resource to support mental rehearsal of clinical skills.
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