--- Craig Ellis <
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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.
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