ELS Course Information

The ELS Course was established in 1997 as a 2 day course designed to teach the core skills and knowledge needed to assess and stabilise common Emergency Medicine presentations. Its focus is on cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, paediatric and common toxicological emergency presentations. The course is run as a not for profit enterprise with instructors (experienced Emergency Medicine Specialists) donating their time free of charge. Fees that are charged for the course go towards covering equipment hire / maintenance, travel and accommodation, administration and printing (course materials), freight, venue hire and catering. After 20 years of running scheduled courses (around 15 per year), the ELS Management Committee has changed direction and will now offer only individualised courses in Australia. This change will take effect from 7 December 7 2016. To arrange an Emergency Life Support Course in Australia, a specific request must be made (see below). Such courses will be based on the original format (see below), but variations will be considered on a case by case basis. Delivery of ELS Courses in developing countries will continue as before.