CALHN Nursing Education Courses

2024 BLS Blitz Practical Assessments

The 2024 BLS Blitz Practical Assessments are offered to CALHN's staff - however it is recommended that Nursing book into a Mandatory Monday- BLS Practical Assessment which includes Assessments in Infection Control - PPE Donning and Doffing and Aseptic Technique.  

The 2024 BLS Blitz are designed to be a walk-in 10-minute assessment- on the delivery of quality compressions and the early use of an Automatic External Defibrillator adhering to the principles of AED safety, in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ANZCOR) Guideline 10.1 and the NSQHS Standard 8 Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration. 

It is recommended that you review the BLS theory prior to attending the BLITZ as the Theory may have changed since your last visited the BLS section in Learning Central and Remediation is not offered at a BLS Blitz. Should you require further assistance you will be asked to review the online resources and arrange a follow up practical assessment with a Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi). 

The BLS BLITZ is a Walk-in 10-minute assessment session conducted at both the RAH and TQEH the dates and times for the sessions are:

RAH - 5D 363 - Sim Lab 

Dates                                        Times 

Friday 15th March -                  0700-1000 & 1400-1600

Wednesday 26th June-            0700- 1000 & 1400-1600

Tuesday 1st October -              0700-1000 & 1400-1600 

Wednesday 18th December -  0700 -1000 & 1400-1600 

TQEH - Level 5A - Classroom 1 

 Dates                                      Times 

Thursday 11th April -               0700-1000 & 1400-1600

Tuesday 24th September -      0700-1000 & 1400-1600

Please bring your mobile phone as attendance is recorded via a QR check out code.