> 3 I'm not saying we shouldn't do these courses; they are
> recommended during higher specialist A&E training, for example, but
> are still not compulsory. I don't actually mind if they do become
> compulsory, at least then job adverts will simply cite requirement of
> a CCST, and won't specify ALS certification, which derogates what an
> A&E consultant is all about.
I hesitate to disagree with Adrian. (dons flame proof underwear).
But, I do not think that these courses should be part of higher
specialist training or a requirement for a CCST. ALS fits much better
as an undergraduate subject, although the formal ALS course is
probably too limited for medical students.
Of course consultants who attend a simple didatic course will have
a bad time - we know life and medicine is not either simple or
didactic.
I would suggest that ALS and PLS courses are best suited to
undergraduates with APLS and ATLS in the pre-registration year. (I
would also suggest that what is required is high quality local
teaching in these subjects rather than a formal and expensive
course).
Runs for cover.
Tim.
Timothy J Coats MD FRCS FFAEM
Senior Lecturer in Accident and Emergency / Pre-Hospital Care
Royal London Hospital, UK.
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