Resuscitation Australia’s Instructor Migration Course (IMC) is designed for existing Instructors accredited by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) who wish to facilitate our mixed-mode Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses in Australia and internationally.
The IMC is provided free of charge by Resuscitation Australia for migrating instructors affiliated with an existing Accredited Course Centre, or who are public health sector employees registering with their .gov.au email address. A credentialling (administration) fee applies in all other cases.
For detailed information on the IMC, please download the Course Overview.
Course Structure
The IMC is a fully digitised course offering. Seven self-paced eLearning modules give you the flexibility to progress through the course when it suits your schedule, and from a location of your choice. It will take you approximately 90 minutes to complete the IMC.
Upon completion, you will be invited to submit your Existing ARC ALS Instructor: Accreditation Application Form, should you wish to do so, and pay the associated Instructor Credentialing Fee, unless you are working for an existing Resuscitation Australia Accredited Course Centre or are a public health sector employee using a .gov.au email address.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to complete the IMC, participants must fulfil the following pre-requisites:
- You hold current Instructor accreditation with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).
- You hold a current ALS1 or ALS2 certification issued by either Resuscitation Australia or the ARC. Please note, your level of Instructor accreditation issued by Resuscitation
- Australia will reflect the level of ALS certification you currently hold.
For example, an Instructor holding an ALS1 credential will only be eligible to teach on ALS1 courses, while those with ALS2 credentials will be qualified to instruct on both ALS1 and ALS2 courses.
Please refer p. 4 of the Course Overview for further information about eligibility and additional considerations.
Why become a Resuscitation Australia Accredited ALS Instructor?
The comprehensive IMC reflects our commitment to evidence-based, clinically relevant training.
Becoming a Resuscitation Australia Accredited ALS Instructor offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the standard of resuscitation education across Australia while advancing your own professional development as a clinician and educator.
Resuscitation Australia’s instructor pathway is designed for experienced healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation training aligned with contemporary clinical practice and national standards.
Through the IMC, clinicians gain the accreditation required to teach on Resuscitation Australia’s ALS1 and ALS2 courses, depending on their existing ALS credential level.
More than simply a teaching credential, accreditation as an RA Instructor positions you within a national community of clinical educators dedicated to improving the recognition and management of clinical deterioration in healthcare settings.
What you’ll gain:
Advanced Educational Skills
Develop expertise in modern healthcare education methodologies, including blended learning models, andragogy, and the flipped classroom approach. These techniques are specifically designed to maximise learner engagement, support clinical reasoning, and enhance retention of critical resuscitation knowledge.
Access to Proprietary Teaching Resources
Accredited Instructors are granted access to Resuscitation Australia’s purpose-built educational resources, including structured simulation frameworks, instructor guides, and digital learning materials designed to support consistent, high-quality delivery of ALS training.
A Strong Governance and Quality Framework
Resuscitation Australia operates under a robust governance and quality assurance framework, ensuring that all courses are delivered with consistency, integrity, and adherence to recognised clinical standards. As an instructor, you become part of this professional ecosystem that prioritises educational excellence and continuous improvement.
Professional Recognition and National Engagement
Accredited ALS Instructors join a growing national network of clinicians committed to advancing resuscitation education. Many instructors value the opportunity to mentor peers, contribute to clinical education, and play a direct role in strengthening the capability of healthcare teams managing critically unwell patients.
Access the Instructor Migration Course
High-quality resuscitation education directly influences the ability of healthcare teams to recognise deterioration early, intervene effectively, and improve patient outcomes.
By becoming a Resuscitation Australia Accredited ALS Instructor, you are not only expanding your own professional capability; you are helping to ensure that clinicians across Australia are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required when it matters most.
To enrol in the IMC and join a community of educators committed to excellence in resuscitation training, please submit your EOI below so our team can create your personal account in our Learning Management System and assist you with any enquiries.
Credentialling Fees Waived for Public Health Employees
Resuscitation Australia does not impose any instructor credentialing (administration) fee on employees of public health organisations. This fee waiver reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the public health sector and the vital network of Advanced Life Support instructors who operate within it.
Public health employees who have attended an Instructor Migration Session or completed the Instructor Migration Course and are seeking to complete their Migrating Instructor Form are encouraged to do so using their official .gov.au email address. Submitting this form with a .gov.au email address enables us identify eligible Instructors and issue Resuscitation Australia’s Accredited Instructor Credential free of charge.
Resuscitation Australia is proud to support the public health sector in building and sustaining a strong, skilled community of ALS instructors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no cost to enrol in the IMC? Are there other charges payable?
As a social enterprise, accessibility is a core premise of Resuscitation Australia’s approach to resuscitation education. Our mission is to expand access to high-quality, evidence-based training while maintaining a sustainable model that supports continued investment in educational innovation, instructor development, and the advancement of resuscitation practice across Australia.
Offering the IMC at no cost enables experienced ARC Instructors to become familiar with the Resuscitation Australia mixed-mode ALS training model. The course introduces instructors to our blended learning philosophy, assessment framework, and educational standards for the delivery of Resuscitation Australia’s ALS courses.
The IMC provides instructors with an overview of the Resuscitation Australia education framework and enables them to determine whether they wish to pursue formal instructor credentialing within the Resuscitation Australia system.
Completion of the IMC does not in itself confer instructor accreditation, for which a credentialing (administration) fee applies, except for instructors affiliated with a Resuscitation Australia Accredited Course Centre and public health sector employees.
We feel this is a fairer model because it means we don’t charge a credentialing fee in the event you do not wish to pursue accreditation.
If you access the IMC and opt not to submit your Instructor Accreditation Application Form, no charge is payable; that is, access to the IMC is provided free of charge.
Existing ARC ALS Instructors who wish to obtain formal recognition as a Resuscitation Australia Accredited Instructor may proceed by submitting the Instructor Accreditation Application Form at the conclusion of the IMC, together with the required supporting documentation.
Upon submission of the application, if you have not used a .gov.au email address or specified which existing Accredited Course Centre you are affiliated, an Instructor Credentialing Fee applies. This fee supports the professional and administrative processes required to verify instructor eligibility and credential instructors within the Resuscitation Australia training network.
Instructor credentialing is available as either:
Annual Instructor Credential — $145 (including GST)
Four-Year Instructor Credential — $395 (including GST)
I’ve completed the IMC and wish to proceed with accreditation. What next?
Existing ARC ALS Instructors who wish to obtain formal recognition as a Resuscitation Australia Accredited Instructor may proceed by submitting the Instructor Accreditation Application Form at the conclusion of the IMC, together with the required supporting documentation.
Upon submission of the application, an Instructor Credentialing Fee is payable. This fee supports the professional and administrative processes required to verify instructor eligibility and credential instructors within the Resuscitation Australia training network.
Instructor credentialing is available as either:
Annual Instructor Credential — $145 (including GST)
Four-Year Instructor Credential — $395 (including GST)
Once your application has been reviewed and the credentialing fee has been paid, the instructor credential will be issued and access to instructor resources will be activated.
What resources do I receive as a Resuscitation Australia Accredited ALS Instructor?
- An account within our Learning Management System.
- Access to the Resuscitation Australia ALS eLearning modules at the applicable level (either ALS1 or ALS2), for you to complete prior to instructing on your first Resuscitation Australia ALS course – and accessible for the duration of your nominated credentialing period.
- Access to the secure, encrypted Instructor Resources repository, containing course materials, teaching resources, and instructor guidance documents.
- Dedicated support and assistance: contact our team if you need help on 1300 373 787 or by email at coordinator@resucitationaustralia.com.au.
Prefer to attend a live Instructor Migration Session?
If you’d prefer to attend a live Instructor Migration Session and hear directly from members of our team, we facilitate sessions monthly via Microsoft Teams. Please click on the button below to be taken to Eventbrite where you can view upcoming sessions and register free of charge.
Whatever instructor migration pathway suits you, we look forward to welcoming you to Resuscitation Australia’s network of accredited ALS Instructors.
