ALS Instructor Training Program: 

A Course for those wish to become accredited Advanced Life Support Instructors (ALSi)

The course has been developed for suitably qualified Nursing and Medical staff wishing to teach Basic and Advanced Life Support.

The ALS Instructor Course is a blended learning program that incorporates a three day face to face workshop providing ALS certification (Day1) and Instructor Training (Day2/3).

The fours components of the course are:

1. Course Prelearning  

2. Advanced Life Support Certification Workshop

3. Instructor Training Workshop

4. Work Based Assessment: Small Group Discussion, Skills Station, Simulation 

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course the learner should be able to

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the ANZCOR ALS guidelines and proficiency in the core competencies required for ALS2 certification

2. Apply teaching behaviours and attitudes that incorporate adult learning principles and promote learner centred clinical teaching.

3. Deliver white board presentations relevant to Advanced Life Support that demonstrate structure, relevance and the engagement of learners.

4. Structure and teach procedural skills relevant to Advanced Life Support that considers the environment, time constraints, learners needs and background, equipment and assessment of learning.

5. Deliver Advanced Life Support simulation scenarios that are realistic, appropriate to the learner's level of skill/knowledge, take account of learner safety and recognise the critical role of debrief in maximising learning and reflection.

6. Become self-reflective educators that actively seek to continue to learn, develop their skills and draw on observer feedback to continually develop their teaching practice.

Course Structure

1. Course Prelearning

The Prelearning is divided into two parts:

• The first component reviews the core knowledge required in Advanced Life Support including Basic CPR, ALS algorithms and the Assessment and Immediate Management priorities in the Critically Ill or Deteriorating Patient.   

• The second component explores the development and delivery of key skills required for Small Group Discussion, Skill Stations and Immersive Simulation relevant to teaching "Advanced Life Support".  

2. ALS Certification (Day1)

Day one of the face to face (F2F) program is an "Advanced Life Support" workshop. The workshop focuses on allowing learner to be exposed to a range of teaching styles, consolidate their knowledge and skills in Basic and Advanced Life Support and be certified for ALS.

3. Instructor Training (Day 2 and 3)

Following successful completion of Day 1 (ALS Certification) participants complete a two day workshop in which they have the opportunity to practice and be observed teaching the Advanced Life Support curriculum. Specific skill areas for teaching ALS include:

• Small Group Interactive (White board) Discussions (eg ALS algorithm, Reversible causes, Primary Survey),

• Procedural Skills Stations (eg Basic life support, Defibrillation, Basic Airway, Cardiac Pacing),

• ALS Simulation for consolidation of ALS skills and assessment of ALS competency

The workshop provides the opportunity to teach a range of procedural skills and algorithms relevant to the advanced life support curriculum, learn from observing their peers and receive individual constructive feedback. 

4. Work Based Assessment

The final component in the ALSi training is to complete a series of Work Based Assessments that confirm competency in the three areas: Small Group Discussion, Procedural Skills Training, Immersive Simulation.

Depending on the experience of the instructor the WBAs may be completed during the F2F workshop or completed post workshop as part of an ALS workshop they are delivering in their region.

For learners new to the role the post workshop assessment provides the opportunity to teach several workshops with the supervision/support of an experienced ALSi to gain confidence and competence in their ALS teaching and the WBA is completed using video of the teaching.

Course Intake Dates 2026

There are two opportunities during the year to commence the Course Work.

Please note the following for your information

• The Course requires you to complete the Prelearning prior to the workshop

• Successfully complete the "ALS Certification" workshop (Day 1) 

• Attend both days of the Instructor workshop. Please take note of the terms and conditions with respect to cancellation. View Terms and Conditions

• Work Based Assessments are a central component for certification and provide a structured assessment of ALS instructor skills leading a small group discussion, a ALS procedural skill station and an ALS simulation. The WBAs may be completed during the workshop or post workshop (during an ALS course) using video.

Information/Registration

Intake 1 : 6 - 8 May 2026 

Register for ALS Instructor Program

Intake 2 : 5 - 7 August 2026 

Register for ALS Instructor Program

Course Cost: $2167.00 (incl. GST). Registration includes Course Work/Tutorials, Face to face workshop and WBAs

Course Venue for Face to Face workshop: Education Development Centre, 4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh, 5007

Payment by Invoice Now Available
Registration fees can now be paid via invoice. To do this, simply select the "Invoice" option in the payment section when completing the online registration form.

Workshop Terms and Conditions: View Terms and Conditions 

Further information

Contact: Natasha Burns, LearnEM Course Coordinator

• Phone: 0413 215 944

• Email: admin@learnem.com.au