Information about the courses and workshops offered by Medics for Life

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RACGP and ACRRM ACCREDITED

This organisaton is an accredited activity provider under the RACGP CPD Program 2023-25 Triennium” RACGP Provider Number 580443

VET Courses

In association with our partner RTO, First Aid Training Company, Medics for Life provides nationally accredited training for businesses, schools, industry and facilities.

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Please read summary information below for details of individual points allocations.

​RACGP Accredited Courses 

THIS ORGANISATION IS A CPD EDUCATION PROVIDER UNDER THE RACGP CPD PROGRAM 2020-2022

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​Resuscitation Skills (BLS-CPR) for General Practice 

• 2.5 Hours Educational Activity (CPR)  [Also referred to by the name BLS] - this education is mandatory for GPs
• CPD Number: 
• Basic Life Support (CPR) course specifically designed for all the practice team and all primary care settings
• Includes separate clinical components for GP and nursing staff, using practice comparable equipment 
• Based on current international best-practice, including the principles of High Performance CPR (HPCPR)
• Skills review includes CPR for all ages, basic and advanced ventilation techniques, airway adjuncts, defibrillation
• Review of practice equipment
• ​Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff even after-hours (including weekends)
• Duration: 2-3 Hours

Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Identify and apply the steps that need to be taken in the event of a cardiac arrest patient in the general practice setting.
2. Recall the appropriate methods and processes of gaining emergency assistance in the general practice setting, in the event of a cardiac arrest.
3. Manage a suspected cardiac arrest including the demonstration of BLS-CPR procedures, including the delivery of effective ventilations and compressions and use of an AED on all age groups using anatomically appropriate resuscitation manikins. 
4. Implement strategies in the practice to reduce the emotional impact of an emergency on individuals and the team.

​High Performance CPR (HPCPR) for Primary Care  

• 8 Category 2 CPD Points (including compulsory BLS CPR)
• Activity Number:  191527
• HPCPR supersedes traditional Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, (that is not intrinsically an appropriate fit for general practice). Whilst BLS is no more than what is expected of the general public;, practices are required to have more advanced equipment and drugs as part of accreditation requirements.   HPCPR is designed to fill this gap, expand the skills of GPs and nurses that are bored with traditional, over-simplified training that does not recognise their skills and experience.  
• Unlike traditional, basic CPR training, HPCPR (also referred to as "pit-crew" CPR) recognises that clinical staff in general practice are not actually going to attempt "mouth-to" methods on patients and can distinguish between witnessed, unwitnessed, hypoxic and traumatic  cardiac arrests. HPCPR has been proven to significantly improve long-term survival of cardiac arrest patients over traditional BLS regimes.
• An new innovative program for GPs and nurses - delivered in the practice setting, using  practice equivalent equipment.  The program helps develop skills, organisation and the confidence to handle cardiac arrest emergencies with the latest intervention strategies, designed to improve survival.
• Based on a new approach to resuscitation (including the new HPCPR protocol) that incorporates the benefits of high performance skills and a focus on the interventions that are possible and most effective in the general practice (pre-ambulance) setting.
• Skills review includes HPCPR advanced ventilation and continuous compression techniques, the use of solid LMA airways and defibrillation.  
• ​Free General Practice Emergency Guideline Book (setting out the 10 top emergencies in primary care and how to manage them)
• Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff
• Duration: 4 Hours

​Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Apply HPCPR procedures including high-quality compressions and targeted management of cardiac arrests of varying etiology.
2. Use BVM device, insert oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and SG airways and use a manual defibrillator and/or AED; in the HPCPR strategy. 
3. Evaluate practice resources and readiness for a cardiac arrest event using HPCPR strategies.
4. Complete simulated scenarios, including team leadership, appropriate clinical interventions for witnessed/unwitnessed SCA and Hypoxic Arrest.
5. Describe the components of HPCPR and the benefits of long-term survival over traditional strategies and apply these as a team in time-critical situations.

Triage for General Practice 

• 6 Category 2 CPD Points 
• Activity Number: 82829
• Training from an expert in triage systems and processes
• Developed to benefit GPs, Practice Nurses and Practice Staff
• Resource pack available for participants
• Covers the RACGP standards on triage, identifying high-risk patients, implementing practice policies and systems, techniques of triage and medico-legal issues

• Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff
• Duration: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Implement a triage system in a general practice to mitigate risk in relation to the allocation of patient appointments, that complies with RACGP practice standards.
2. Safely and appropriately implement triage skills in general practice, including those relating to telephone calls, procedures in the waiting room and interaction with the general practice team. 
3. Use triage tools and guidelines to recognise and prioritise patients in the waiting room.   
4. Document triage interactions, including advice received from other staff members.

Dealing with Difficult Patients

• 6 Category 2 CPD Points
• Activity Number: 82830
• Developed to benefit GPs, Practice Nurses and Practice Staff
• Covers the research on aggression and violence in general practice, managing reactions and responses,         de-escalation and diffusion skills, communication skills, non-verbal communication, recognising aggression,    practice and home-visit safety
• Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff
• Duration: 3 Hours

Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Recognise the risk factors and key indicators of aggression and violence in a practice patient. 
2. Effectively manage difficult patients through a range of communication, de-escalation and diffusion skills.
3. Implement effective practice strategies and measures to improve the safety of the workplace.​

Advanced Life Support (ALS) for Medical Registrars
​DUE TO A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING BY THE RACGP OF THE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRAR ALS, WE HAVE DECIDED NOT TO OFFER THESE COURSES ANYMORE AS MANY APPROVED RACGP ALS COURSES WILL NOT SATISFY THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS OF GP TRAINING.

• Activity Number: 
• A specialised course that satisfies the requirements for Registrars of the RACGP for Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Components include theory and practical skills in CPR for all ages, defibrillation,  trauma assessment, application of stiff neck collars, use of IO for vascular access, advanced airway care, managing airway obstructions with a laryngoscope and Magill forceps, cardiac arrest rhythms, ALS drug regimes and scenarios. 
• Course can be run as an extension of the Resuscitation Skills for General Practice course
• Duration: 5 Hours

Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Perform resuscitation using with ARC BLS and ALS guidelines, including DRSABCDE.  
2. Use a BVM device, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and LMA airways and the use of a defibrillator in resuscitation.
3. Use various suction devices and MacGill's forceps for the relief of acute upper airway obstruction.                 
4. Identify and manage potential cervical spinal injuries using stiff neck collars and immobilization strategies.
5. Complete simulated scenarios, including team management, clinical interventions and patient safety.

​Arrest Ready - ALS Emergency Scenario Training for General Practice  

• 8 Category 2 CPD Points (including Compulsory CPR)
• Activity Number: 83010
• An innovative, hands-on program for general practice teams - delivered in the practice setting, using practice equivalent equipment.  The program helps develop skills, organisation and the confidence to handle a range of life threatening emergencies.
• Based on current international best-practice 
• Skills review includes CPR for all ages, basic and advanced ventilation techniques, airway adjuncts, defibrillation
• Review of practice equipment
• Free A3 CPR Wall Chart
• Free General Practice Emergency Guideline Book (setting out the 10 top emergencies in primary care and how to manage them)
• Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff
• Duration: 4 Hours

Learning Outcomes 
On completion of this activity participants will be able to...

1. Implement Basic and Advanced CPR procedures in accordance with ARC/ERC BLS and ALS guidelines, including DRSABCDE.
2. Use  BVM devices, insert a oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and LMA airway and the use of a defibrillator.
3. Use a various suction devices and use of MacGill's forceps for the relief of acute upper airway obstruction.
4. Effectively manage a range of potentially life threatening emergencies which may lead to cardiac arrest, including asthma, anaphylaxis and ACS.
5. Complete simulated scenarios, including team leadership, clinical interventions and patient safety.

ACRRM Accredited Courses

Resuscitation Skills for General Practice (BLS)

• Accredited course that satisfies the ACRRM CPD requirements for BLS for ACRRM members
• 10 MOPS points
• Course can be run in practices at a time that suits staff
• Duration: 2-2.5 Hours

Nationally Recognised ASQA (VET) Industry Courses 
Under National Legislation, all students undertaking VET training must have or obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide proof of identity.

Provide CPR (HLTAID009) 

• Nationally recognised CPR Certificate course
• Must be renewed every 12 months under National WHS Legislation
• CPR for all ages
• Can be run as a full or refresher course
• ARC and ILCOR compliant 
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: Participant number and content dependent 

First Aid for Education and Care Providers (HLTAID012)

• Nationally recognised Certificate for those working in the education and child care industry
• Must be renewed every 3 years to comply with National WHS Legislation
• Includes CPR, a range of First Aid measures (targeting the age and circumstances of the children you are supervising) and Anaphylaxis Awareness
• Subjects covered include CPR, choking, poisoning, bleeding control, shock, wound management, fractures, medical emergencies (including asthma), bites and stings, patient assessment, reporting requirements, childhood illnesses, defibrillation and the use of adrenaline auto-injectors.
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: One day format with online pre-course theory component

Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

• Nationally recognised Certificate as required by National WHS Legislation for all workplaces
• Must be renewed every 3 years to comply with National WHS Legislation
• Subjects covered include CPR, choking, poisoning, bleeding control, shock, wound management, fractures, medical conditions (including asthma), bites and stings, patient assessment, reporting requirements, motor vehicle accidents and defibrillation
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: One day format with online pre-course theory component

Advanced First Aid (HLTAID014)

• Nationally recognised Certificate as required by National WHS Legislation
• Must be renewed every 3 years to comply with National WHS Legislation
• Subjects include:  all subjects contained within the Provide First Aid course and Defibrillation (AED), airway assessment, Triage,  use of cervical collars, stretchers and backboards, emergency childbirth, manual handling, workplace policies and procedures, hazard identification, communicating details of the incident, reporting and handover
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: 16 Hours (can be run as a refresher for those who already hold a current certificate)

Advanced Resuscitation (HLTAID007)

• Nationally recognised Certificate as required by National WHS Legislation
• Must be renewed every 12 months under National WHS Legislation
• Subjects include: resuscitation equipment and techniques, operating an AED, administer oxygen, suction equipment and maintaining equipment 
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: 14 Hours

Occupational First Aid Skill Set

• Nationally recognised Certificate as required by National WHS Legislation for workplaces with more than 100 employees
• Must be renewed every 3 years to comply with National WHS Legislation
• Contains units HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid, HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation, HLTAID008 Manage First Aid Services and Resources HLTAID016. Subjects include: First Aid Rooms and Maintenance, First Aid Equipment and Resources, First Aid Management Procedures
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 16 years old or older
• Duration: 16 Hours (can be run as a refresher for those who already hold a current certificate)

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) 

• Nationally recognised Certificate as required by National WHS Legislation for all workplaces
• Must be renewed every 3 years to comply with National WHS Legislation
• Contains HLTAID001 Perform CPR and bleeding, choking/airway obstructions, shock., infection control, chest pain, severe allergic reactions, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), reporting and recording an emergency, general WHS and legal issues, stress management and support
• Minimum numbers apply
• No pre-requisite training requirement
• Minimum age of participants 14 years old or older
• Duration: One day format with no pre-course theory component

Medics for Life also offers a range of non-accredited bespoke course for parents and organisations and can design a training unit specifically for your workplace.

See our Non-Accredited Courses

For further details about these courses or to make bookings...phone Medics for Life on 0414 458565