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--- Craig Ellis <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Cliff, > I dont know the official Australasian > position, but certain high > ranking Fellows have at various times expressed > strong opposition to any > suggestion that any of these courses are made > compulsary, for all the > reasons you mention. Currently none are. > > My personal view is much the same as yours, with the > possible exception of > APLS. > Here in the UK with revalidation coming along shortly, when we will be rquired not only to perform well, but also show that we do I suspect that it won't be long before recertification in ALS, APLS & ATLS is required. AFAIK resus training is compulsory in the US. Certainly BLS training is for nurses and front line docs. No certificate, suspended without pay! Personally I have no strong views. As long as it is paid for I'm happy to go off and spend 3 days doing something different. I wonder who they will get to do the work while we are away?! Fred Cartwright. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1