Instructor Accreditation Program (IAP)

Eligibility

Candidates should fulfil the requirements set out in Resuscitation Australia’s IAP Participant Suitability Policy.

You work in clinical role where resuscitation may form part of your duties, and you hold a current RA or ARC ALS1/ALS2 certification.

Your clinical skills are recognised through either an 8+ Likert score on an RA ALS course, or an “Instructor Potential” identification on an ARC course.

You communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships in team settings.

And are interested in adult learning, and developing others through respectful, psychologically safe feedback: you’re a coach, not a critic.

Your referees can corroborate what you’ve told us, especially about your non-technical skills, and you’re comfortable with us contacting them.

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RA Accreditation Pathway

Join our Instructor Accreditation Program

Become authorised to lead Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses across Australia through Resuscitation Australia’s prestigious Instructor Accreditation Program. Tailored for healthcare professionals, this comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and accreditation needed to teach ALS1 and ALS2 courses, as developed by Resuscitation Australia.

  • Vision and Values: Our program reflects our commitment to evidence-based, clinically relevant training.
  • Governance and Quality Assurance: Learn about our robust frameworks ensuring the highest standards of education and training.
  • Accreditation to Instruct on Resuscitation Australia courses: Gain the necessary accreditation required to teach as an instructor on ALS1 and ALS2 courses, as developed by Resuscitation Australia
  • Training Methodologies: Gain practical instruction in innovative techniques, including micro-teaching and eLearning.
  • Proprietary Resources: Utilise Resuscitation Australia’s unique educational materials.
  • Accreditation: Valid for four years, with ongoing access to our Learning Management System.
  • Continuous Professional Development: Actively apply your new skills as an ALS Instructor as you facilitate courses within our network of Accredited Course Centres
  • Practical Experience: Lead simulations, assess participants, support debriefs, and gather feedback to enhance our programs.

Join us in empowering healthcare professionals and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence in resuscitation education and training.

Interested in viewing the Program booking Terms and Conditions? You can view these here for the IAP.

Join the Resuscitation Australia Instructor Accreditation Program and contribute to improving patient outcomes in critical situations.

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This course has prepared me extremely well.
2-3 August 2025Royal Adelaide Hospital
Overall an excellent course addressing important non-technical skills involved in coaching, providing feedback and supporting candidates.
2-3 August 2025Royal Adelaide Hospital)
I wish I had done this earlier.
2-3 August 2025Royal Adelaide Hospital)
Excellent course facilitators.
19-20 July 2025Sydney
Excellent, would recommend to my colleagues.
10-11 May 2025Sydney
This course was really impactful. Even when I as a candidate probably wasn't in a great head space for learning, I have returned to work with a fresh approach and energy for coaching those around me.
10-11 April 2025Sydney
Great course. Great teachers. I really enjoyed the memory learning.
10-11 April 2025Sydney
Coaches were far above average in their delivery of learning material.
10-11 April 2025Sydney
Thank you very much for the opportunity to attend the Instructor Accreditation Program. I truly enjoyed the learning experience and found it both engaging and well-structured. The sessions were highly valuable in preparing me for the next stages of the pathway, and I am looking forward to progressing further as an Instructor Candidate.
6-7 SeptemberCanberra
Excellent course, will be useful in and outside medicine.
23-24 March 2025Melbourne
Very practice and simulation-based with a decent amount of repetition, which I personally found to be essential. Great bunch of instructors.
23-24 November 2024Greenslopes Private Hospital
The most valuable part of the course was seeing modern educational theory and evidence integrated into a traditionally antiquated system. I thought the approach to teaching was excellent.
23-24 November 2024Greenslopes Private Hospital
The course was incredibly supportive and informative. I really enjoyed working with all the coaches. Hugh's talks on feedback were great! I loved how all the coaches demonstrated the scenarios and it was more of a collaborative approach to giving feedback. Excellent course! Would recommend to anyone. You guys have done an amazing job!
24-25 October 2024Calvary Adelaide Hospital
The scaffolding of the expectations was absolutely perfect. Knowing that you were only layering on one extra step each time helped manage our stress and gradually built up our skills.
16-17 August 2025Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane
The team were amazing! As a side note, we had one candidate who clearly struggled on the course and I think this was handled in an incredibly professional, supportive and kind way. Was reassuring to know that if I struggle at any point, I will receive the same support.
16-17 August 2025Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane
The simulations were comprehensive and provided an excellent opportunity to practice new communication skills introduced on the course. I not only left feeling more confident about my own ALS skills, but have a better appreciation of the nuances when delivering feedback.
6-7 September 2025Canberra
A wonderful learning experience for me.
6-7 September 2025Canberra
The most valuable part of the course was learning how to handle different difficult situations during simulations and discussions. These scenarios really challenged me to think critically and apply my knowledge in real time. I also found the feedback tactics extremely useful. The instructors demonstrated how to give constructive feedback in a supportive way, and this helped me understand how I can guide learners more effectively in the future.
6-7 September 2025Canberra
I recently completed the Instructor Assessment Program (IAP) and I must say it was an excellent experience. The course was very well organised, and everything—from the content to the way the sessions were delivered—was clear and practical. The instructors were extremely good. They explained each topic in a simple way, making sure that everyone in the group understood. They were very supportive, approachable, and patient. I really appreciated how they encouraged questions and gave constructive feedback, which helped me feel more confident in my own skills. The program not only improved my technical knowledge of advanced life support but also helped me develop my teaching and communication skills. I found the practice sessions especially valuable because they gave me the chance to apply what I had learned straight away. Overall, the IAP was a very positive and rewarding experience. I feel better prepared, more confident, and motivated to continue my journey as an instructor. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in becoming an ALS instructor.
6-7 September 2025Canberra
Excellent training with very knowledgeable and personable trainers.
11-12 October 2025Brisbane
The teachers really make it. Thank you.
11-12 October 2025Brisbane
Very positive experience, comparing with my previous experience with ARC instructor courses, both were positive, this was more positive, less didactic.
11-12 October 2025Brisbane
Friendly and approachable instructors, positive environment.
11-12 October 2025Brisbane
Very informative course with plenty of engagement. Lots of individual attention and time, lots of reflective discussion.
11-12 October 2025Brisbane
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