Resuscitation Training Programs

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Western Health Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Committee

Western Health has an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Committee (CPR). The aim of the committee is to promote evidenced based, best practice resuscitation at Western Health. This includes:

  • Regularly reviewing all the Western Health resuscitation protocols for adult and paediatric management and facilitating change of protocols, as required.
  • Acting as a monitoring and reviewing body of non-critical care area 'Code Blue' medical emergency practice at Western Health.
  • Reviewing and monitoring data related to outcomes of ward 'Code Blue' medical emergencies.
  • Ensuring adequate, standardised and up-to-date equipment is available in all non-critical care areas for use in 'Code Blue' medical emergency.
  • Promoting a standardised CPR education program for healthcare professional. Skills include basic life support, semi automatic external defibrillation and advanced life support, as required.

Further Information

To access list of resuscitation courses, click here:
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You can also contact the Resuscitation Coordinator via our contact us link.

To visit the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) click here:
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS)

Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a fundamental skill for healthcare professionals working in a hospital environment. The Centre for Education at Western Health offers a variety of CPR training courses, including online learning for Advanced Life Support. This is an exciting new development which offers flexible delivery of learning for staff.

Basic life Support online learning is available via clicking on the following link: 

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Basic Life Support (BLS) & Semi-Automatic Defibrillation
(BLS-D) 

Training sessions in BLS, Semi-Automatic External Defibrillation (SAED) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) are offered for allied health, nursing and medical staff, depending on the level of training required.

Train The Trainer Program

'Train The Trainer' programs in BLS and Advanced Life Support (ALS) are conducted throughout the year. These courses are for nurses who wish to become CPR trainers in their clinical area. This is a great opportunity for individual professional development.

Currently all Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives at Western Health are expected to complete CPR competency annually.

Medical Staff

Medical staff receive training in BLS and ALS. Simulation-based training is becoming popular at Western Health. 'Mock Code' simulation sessions are available on request.

Paediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation  

Paediatric and Neonatal resuscitation training programs are available at Sunshine Hospital. 

Booking Equipment

Resuscitation training mannequins may be booked by contacting General Inquiries via our contact us link below: 

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