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FAQ'S

  1. What courses do you offer?
    We offer a range of American Heart Association (AHA)-accredited courses, including Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), as well as the Basic & Advanced International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) course endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the National Association of EMS Physicians  
  2. What is the difference between BLS and ALS?
     Basic Life Support (BLS) focuses on fundamental CPR and life-saving techniques, while Advanced Life Support (ALS) involves more complex interventions, including airway management, medication administration, and ECG interpretation.
  3. Who should take an ALS course?
     ALS courses are designed for healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other professionals who are involved in emergency response and critical care.
  4. Is your training center accredited by the American Heart Association?
     Yes, we are an AHA-accredited training center, ensuring that our courses meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
  5. Are your courses CPD accredited?
    Yes, our ALS courses are accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Please visit our Training page to find out what points you earn for each course.

  1. How do I register for a course?
     You can register online through our website, call our office, or visit our training center in person.
  2. Do you offer online or hybrid training options?
     No, all of our courses are classroom based.
  3. How long do the courses take?
     The BLS course is 5.5 hours whereas the ACLS/PALS and ITLS courses are 2 days in duration.
  4. Can I schedule a private or group session for my organization?
    Yes, we offer customized training sessions for hospitals, clinics, and other organizations. Please contact us to arrange group training.
  1. How much does the ALS course cost?
     Course fees vary depending on the program. Please visit our website or contact us for the latest pricing.
  2. What payment methods do you accept?
     We accept payments exclusively through the PayGate
  1. What topics are covered in an ALS course?
    The ALS course includes advanced airway management, ECG interpretation, pharmacology, high-quality CPR, and team dynamics in resuscitation. Please visit our website or contact us for more information.
  2. Is there a written and practical exam?
    Yes, all participants must pass both a written exam and a hands-on skills assessment to receive certification.
  3. What happens if I fail the exam?
    You will have the opportunity to retake the exam. Our instructors provide additional support and guidance if needed.
  1. How long is my certification valid?
    AHA certifications are valid for two years, whereas the ITLS certification is valid for three years.
  2. Is AHA certification recognized internationally?
    Yes, AHA certifications are widely recognized across the healthcare industry worldwide.
  3. Can this certification help me advance in my healthcare career?
    Absolutely! ALS certification is a requirement for many advanced healthcare roles and can enhance your job prospects
  1. Where is your training center located?
    Our training center is conveniently located in Germiston, Johannesburg.
  2. Do you offer onsite training at hospitals or clinics?
    Yes, we can conduct training at your facility upon request.
  3. What should I do if I lose my certification card?
    You can request a replacement through our center or via the AHA’s online system.

Basic Life Support

Course Description

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers refers to life-saving techniques and procedures designed to support and sustain life in an emergency. Upon completing this course, participants can perform the initial steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in victims of all ages, basic airway manoeuvres and rescue breathing with and without adjuncts. Candidates will be proficient in using bag-valve resuscitators and the technique of automated external defibrillation. Participants will be able to demonstrate how to manage choking in conscious and unconscious adults, children and infants and be aware of special considerations such as scene and rescuer safety, standard precautions, head, neck and spinal injuries and the recovery position.

Duration:

  • 5.5 Hours

Target Audience:

The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course is open to any healthcare worker with a voluntary or professional duty to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency.

Course Structure:

The Course is taught in a relaxed, video-based practice-while-watching interactive adult-learning environment. The focus is on active participation with ample opportunity to practice and apply these skills in simulated scenarios.

Assessment Type:

An 80-page American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers Manual and CD containing video clip demonstrations and 132 pages of supplementary information is supplied before course participation. Each candidate will receive an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certificate upon successfully completing the Course. The BLS for Healthcare Provider Course is a compulsory entry requirement for international advanced life support courses such as ACLS, PALS, ANLS, AMLS, as well as certain national post-graduate qualifications such as the Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa.

Accreditation:

  • Accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • 10 Continuing Education Units
  • 1 BLS Ethics via the HPCSA.

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FAQ'S

  1. What courses do you offer?
    We offer a range of American Heart Association (AHA)-accredited courses, including Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), as well as the Basic & Advanced International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) course endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the National Association of EMS Physicians  
  2. What is the difference between BLS and ALS?
     Basic Life Support (BLS) focuses on fundamental CPR and life-saving techniques, while Advanced Life Support (ALS) involves more complex interventions, including airway management, medication administration, and ECG interpretation.
  3. Who should take an ALS course?
     ALS courses are designed for healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other professionals who are involved in emergency response and critical care.
  4. Is your training center accredited by the American Heart Association?
     Yes, we are an AHA-accredited training center, ensuring that our courses meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
  5. Are your courses CPD accredited?
    Yes, our ALS courses are accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Please visit our Training page to find out what points you earn for each course.

  1. How do I register for a course?
     You can register online through our website, call our office, or visit our training center in person.
  2. Do you offer online or hybrid training options?
     No, all of our courses are classroom based.
  3. How long do the courses take?
     The BLS course is 5.5 hours whereas the ACLS/PALS and ITLS courses are 2 days in duration.
  4. Can I schedule a private or group session for my organization?
    Yes, we offer customized training sessions for hospitals, clinics, and other organizations. Please contact us to arrange group training.
  1. How much does the ALS course cost?
     Course fees vary depending on the program. Please visit our website or contact us for the latest pricing.
  2. What payment methods do you accept?
     We accept payments exclusively through the PayGate
  1. What topics are covered in an ALS course?
    The ALS course includes advanced airway management, ECG interpretation, pharmacology, high-quality CPR, and team dynamics in resuscitation. Please visit our website or contact us for more information.
  2. Is there a written and practical exam?
    Yes, all participants must pass both a written exam and a hands-on skills assessment to receive certification.
  3. What happens if I fail the exam?
    You will have the opportunity to retake the exam. Our instructors provide additional support and guidance if needed.
  1. How long is my certification valid?
    AHA certifications are valid for two years, whereas the ITLS certification is valid for three years.
  2. Is AHA certification recognized internationally?
    Yes, AHA certifications are widely recognized across the healthcare industry worldwide.
  3. Can this certification help me advance in my healthcare career?
    Absolutely! ALS certification is a requirement for many advanced healthcare roles and can enhance your job prospects
  1. Where is your training center located?
    Our training center is conveniently located in Germiston, Johannesburg.
  2. Do you offer onsite training at hospitals or clinics?
    Yes, we can conduct training at your facility upon request.
  3. What should I do if I lose my certification card?
    You can request a replacement through our center or via the AHA’s online system.
Physical Address:
Sami G Office Square, E002, Ground Floor 80 Greenvale Road, Rietfontein 63-Ir, Germiston, 1401 Republic of South Africa

Contact Number:
+27-11-450-4263

Email Address:
[email protected]

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Advanced Life Support Training Centre associated with the International Trauma Life Support of Southern Africa
Advanced Life Support Training Centre associated with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

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