With thanks to our clinical content contributors
Resuscitation Australia thanks Kate Hutchinson and Steven Baldwin for their work as authors of the current package of Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinical scenarios, of which there are 24 in total, comprising 18 core scenarios and an additional six (6) Optional Extra Scenarios (E1-E6). This work was completed in March 2025 and the scenarios became effective from 22 April 2025.
The clinical content development and review work Kate and Steven undertook helped shape the scenarios that have underpinned the mandatory face-to-face training day scenario-based assessment throughout 2025-2026. Ensuring scenarios are fit-for-purpose is demanding work, and their contributions are greatly appreciated by the Resuscitation Australia’s network of Accredited Course Centres and Instructors.
In 2025, 98.89% of ALS course participants provided a positive rating in respect of their face-to-face training day experience; participant feedback has included praise for the wholly practical face-to-face component of our ALS courses, in particular the scenario-based sessions.
About the ALS Scenario Review
The current ALS scenarios have now been in active use for over 14 months as part of the mandatory ALS1, ALS2 and ALS2 Recertification face-to-face training day scenario-based assessments. A small number of Instructors have provided feedback that some scenarios could be simplified to improve clarity and ease of delivery, without compromising assessment integrity.
In keeping with our commitment to maintaining accurate, fit-for-purpose and ANZCOR compliant resources, Resuscitation Australia is now formally initiating a planned ALS Scenario Review process. Periodic review is a normal part of the lifecycle of any training resource, and we want to ensure the scenarios remain clear, consistent and effective to deliver.
Your input is invited
We invite all current Resuscitation Australia Accredited ALS Instructors to review the scenarios and share their feedback through our online ALS Scenario Review form. Submit your feedback here.
For each scenario, the form will ask you to indicate, against each scenario number:
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Whether you believe the scenario requires amendment: Yes, No, or Not Sure.
- If you select Yes or Not Sure, enter your suggested edits or comments in the text fields provided.
You are welcome to submit feedback on as many or as few scenarios as you wish. Please submit your feedback prior to 30 September 2026.
Accessing the scenarios
The ALS scenarios are not publicly available, as they remain in active use for live assessment. Current Resuscitation Australia ALS Instructors should access the Scenario Sequence documents and Scenarios via the Resuscitation Australia Instructor Resources folders. Please haven the scenarios open as you complete the form (the numbering sequence is important) and take care to maintain their confidentiality.
What happens next
This review is being conducted in line with Resuscitation Australia’s Maintenance SOP, which governs how Resuscitation Australia’s training materials are reviewed, amended and approved.
Following the close of feedback, next steps in the process include:
- Instructor suggestions will be collated and assessed.
- Any proposed amendments are tabled for Clinical Education review.
- Recommended changes are submitted for Board approval.
Updated scenarios (where applicable) will be published in late 2026, for mandatory use from 1 January 2027.
We will keep the Instructor network informed as the review progresses, and we thank you in advance for contributing your frontline expertise to this important work.
Our Commitment
Resuscitation Australia remains committed to accrediting hospitals and health service organisations to deliver its Advanced Life Support courses to AHPRA-registered health practitioners. Our mission is to advance high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation education that supports safe, effective emergency care for patients nationwide, in accordance with ANZCOR recommendations. For further information, please contact us.
