Program Aim 

The BLS Instructor program aims to provide, theoretical and practical information to the BLS Instructor candidate, to instruct and assess other staff in their clinical area. Upon successful completion, the BLS Instructor will become engaged member of the CALHN basic life support training team.

Program Eligibility 

The program is open to all Clinicians with 3 years post graduate experience - Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapist and other Allied Health Disciplines who are interested in an opportunity to enhance their teaching and assessment skills in line with the 2023 ANZCOR Basic Life Support Guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

 At the completion of the BLS Instructor program participants will:

• Exhibit the characteristics required of CALHN BLS Instructor and conduct practical sessions that facilitates participant engagement in the learning process and meet the practical objectives of BLS 
• Follow the directives and procedures related to the conduct and administration of BLS according to the current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and the CALHN Policy and Procedures.
• Apply adult learning and teaching principles in the instruction of BLS.
• Explain and apply Work Health & Safety (WH&S) and Infection Control principles as related to BLS.
• Apply assessment and feedback skills.

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Program Content 

• Role and responsibilities of the BLS Instructor
• Learning Styles & Adult Learning Principles - Andragogy 
• Equipment and resources required for BLS practical assessments 
• Teaching BLS Skills and Principles of Assessment
• Providing Feedback 
• Maintenace of BLS Equipment.
• WH&S Considerations.

Assessment Criteria  

• Print the Pre-Learning Package and bring the complete package to the workshop   
• Attend the workshop and successfully complete the formative assessment ' Teaching a Skill'.
  
• Deliver a BLS practical session within 6 weeks of attending the workshop. This is the summative section of the BLS Instructor program, the assessment will be conducted by either the program coordinator or designated Nurse Educator.

Pre- application Requirements  

• Current Basic Life Support Certification 
• Knowledge of the 2023 ANZCOR BLS guidelines  
• Support from your manager to fulfil the role as a BLS Instructor  

Please note this training is an introduction to teaching and assessing in BLS, and it is important that you have management support as you develop and practice in BLS Instruction either in your place of work or at the BLS Blitz's.

Upon receivership of your application, you will be given access to the BLS Instructors Program in Learning Central 

Dates

24 February 2025 (RAH) - 0900-1630 hours - COURSE FULL

26 May 2025 (RAH) - 0900-1630 hours - COURSE FULL

22 September 2025 (TQEH) - 0900-1630 hours - COURSE FULL

17 November 2025 (RAH) - 0900-1630 hours - COURSE FULL
 

If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

CALHN & SA Health applicants click here to apply

External applicants click here to apply