Key facts
- Dates
- 18–22 Jan 2027 (5 days)
- Where
- Stay Active Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Fee per participant
- £2,860 (GBP)
- Payment
- By invoice and bank transfer
- Registration closes
- 29 Nov 2026
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion
- In-house option
- Run it for your team, on your dates
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Programme Overview
This practical advanced cardiovascular life support programme in Tbilisi is designed for professionals who must turn established technical guidance into reliable institutional practice. Participants examine the decisions, evidence, controls and working relationships that determine whether improvements endure beyond an individual course.
The learning journey covers adult basic life support review, recognition of cardiac arrest and high-quality cpr and defibrillation. Each topic is treated as an operational responsibility, not simply a theoretical concept.
Current primary guidance informs the programme, including AHA 2025 Adult Advanced Life Support Guidelines. Participants learn to identify which requirements apply to their organisation and how to document the reasoning behind their decisions.
The programme is hosted in Tbilisi, Georgia. Case studies are adapted to the participant group; no external institutional visit, accreditation, funding allocation or regulatory endorsement is implied unless separately agreed and verified.
The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Reversible causes and clinical judgement
- Simulation debriefing and skills assessment
- Apply a documented decision rule to advanced cardiovascular life support
- Review evidence and data limitations for advanced cardiovascular life support
- Define accountable owners and approval points for advanced cardiovascular life support
- Record practical risks and corrective actions for advanced cardiovascular life support
The emphasis is on practical templates, defensible decisions and an implementation plan that can be reviewed by a line manager.
The Growing Importance of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Institutions are expected to show how their advanced cardiovascular life support arrangements work in practice. Written policies alone cannot demonstrate sound decisions, quality assurance or follow-up when responsibilities are fragmented.
Official guidance provides a useful reference point: AHA 2025 Adult Advanced Life Support Guidelines. The programme converts that guidance into questions, checks and evidence that a team can use in its own operating environment.
A structured approach makes it easier to distinguish a genuine control weakness from a documentation gap, set priorities and communicate progress without relying on unsupported performance claims.
Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Apply a documented decision rule to institutional performance
Strong advanced cardiovascular life support systems help organisations:
- Clarify decision rights and accountability
- Reduce avoidable errors and rework
- Use evidence consistently across teams
- Identify implementation risks earlier
- Make records easier to review
- Improve coordination between functions
- Prioritise limited staff time
- Support defensible reporting to leadership
- Track corrective actions to completion
The course focuses on improvements that can be implemented with realistic resources and assigned owners.
Who Should Attend This Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training?
This programme is designed for:
- Emergency physicians
- Critical care nurses
- Paramedics
- Anaesthesia clinicians
- Resuscitation team leaders
- Emergency department staff
- Intensive care clinicians
- Clinical educators
- Patient safety officers
- Rapid response team members
- Hospital training coordinators
- Clinical governance staff
Mixed teams are welcome where technical, operational and management perspectives need to be aligned. Participants should be able to discuss a current institutional process or case.
Tick what your team needs to be able to do.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the relevant official framework and its scope
- Diagnose a current institutional capability gap
- Select fit-for-purpose methods and controls
- Prepare a traceable evidence and decision record
- Design an achievable improvement plan
- Set indicators and reporting responsibilities
- Present findings clearly to senior management
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
Each objective is tested through an exercise, peer review or practical output during the programme.
1. What should an institution do before changing its advanced cardiovascular life support procedures?
The official reference material on advanced cardiovascular life support must be interpreted in its applicable context: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines/adult-advanced-life-support
2. Which output best supports implementation after training?
A documented implementation plan helps translate the principles in AHA 2025 Adult Advanced Life Support Guidelines into operational practice.
3. When may a training provider claim that an external organisation endorses a course?
Publishing an official guideline does not by itself confer endorsement or accreditation.
Programme Contents and Structure
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Apply a documented decision rule to recognition and high-quality resuscitation
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Apply a documented decision rule to cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Apply a documented decision rule to airway medications and reversible causes
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Reversible causes and clinical judgement
- Simulation debriefing and skills assessment
- Apply a documented decision rule to peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Reversible causes and clinical judgement
- Simulation debriefing and skills assessment
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Apply a documented decision rule to integrated simulations and competence review
Full day-by-day contents
The five-day learning pathway moves from fundamentals to applied decisions, review and implementation.
- Day 1: Recognition and high-quality resuscitation
- Day 2: Cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
- Day 3: Airway medications and reversible causes
- Day 4: Peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
- Day 5: Integrated simulations and competence review
Full day-by-day contents
First Day | Recognition and high-quality resuscitation
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Apply a documented decision rule to recognition and high-quality resuscitation
- Review evidence and data limitations for recognition and high-quality resuscitation
- Define accountable owners and approval points for recognition and high-quality resuscitation
Workshop: Recognition and high-quality resuscitation in practice
Working with a realistic advanced cardiovascular life support scenario, participants review the available records, identify the decisions that require justification and produce a practical output. The group tests assumptions, records risks and receives structured peer feedback. The result is a reusable template and a clear next step for the participant’s organisation.
Second Day | Cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Apply a documented decision rule to cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
- Review evidence and data limitations for cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
- Define accountable owners and approval points for cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork
Case Study: Cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork in practice
Working with a realistic advanced cardiovascular life support scenario, participants review the available records, identify the decisions that require justification and produce a practical output. The group tests assumptions, records risks and receives structured peer feedback. The result is a reusable template and a clear next step for the participant’s organisation.
Third Day | Airway medications and reversible causes
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Apply a documented decision rule to airway medications and reversible causes
- Review evidence and data limitations for airway medications and reversible causes
- Define accountable owners and approval points for airway medications and reversible causes
Workshop: Airway medications and reversible causes in practice
Working with a realistic advanced cardiovascular life support scenario, participants review the available records, identify the decisions that require justification and produce a practical output. The group tests assumptions, records risks and receives structured peer feedback. The result is a reusable template and a clear next step for the participant’s organisation.
Fourth Day | Peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Reversible causes and clinical judgement
- Simulation debriefing and skills assessment
- Apply a documented decision rule to peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
- Review evidence and data limitations for peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
- Define accountable owners and approval points for peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care
Case Study: Peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care in practice
Working with a realistic advanced cardiovascular life support scenario, participants review the available records, identify the decisions that require justification and produce a practical output. The group tests assumptions, records risks and receives structured peer feedback. The result is a reusable template and a clear next step for the participant’s organisation.
Fifth Day | Integrated simulations and competence review
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Reversible causes and clinical judgement
- Simulation debriefing and skills assessment
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Apply a documented decision rule to integrated simulations and competence review
- Review evidence and data limitations for integrated simulations and competence review
- Define accountable owners and approval points for integrated simulations and competence review
Capstone Exercise: Integrated simulations and competence review in practice
Working with a realistic advanced cardiovascular life support scenario, participants review the available records, identify the decisions that require justification and produce a practical output. The group tests assumptions, records risks and receives structured peer feedback. The result is a reusable template and a clear next step for the participant’s organisation.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training Methodology
Facilitated instruction is paired with guided analysis, realistic case files, group exercises and short individual reflections. Participants are encouraged to bring non-confidential examples and adapt the templates to their own procedures.
The programme combines:
- Short expert briefings
- Official framework interpretation
- Guided document review
- Practical worksheets
- Role-specific simulations
- Group problem-solving
- Case comparisons
- Peer feedback
- Facilitator demonstrations
- Decision logs
- Daily learning reflections
- Final action planning
Exercises emphasise evidence quality, transparent assumptions and the limits of what a particular source or case can establish.
Certification and Exam Preparation
The curriculum draws on the American Heart Association 2025 adult advanced life support guidance and includes simulated clinical decision-making and skills review. An official AHA ACLS Provider eCard is not promised: it requires an appropriately authorised training centre, approved instructors and successful completion of the awarding body’s assessment requirements. Confirm accreditation and assessment arrangements before enrolment.
- Adult basic life support prerequisite review
- Algorithm recognition and rhythm interpretation
- Team-based megacode simulation practice
- Skills checklist and debriefing
- Guidance on verifying official AHA course eligibility
£2,860 per participant · invoice and bank transfer · groups of 5 or more receive a discount
Five or more from one organisation: ask for the group rate on the invoice request.
Ten or more: an in-house version for your institution may cost less per person. Ask for an in-house quote.
Registration closes in 21 days (29 Nov 2026)
Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of this Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the governing principles relevant to their role
- Identify the most material process weaknesses
- Use a documented checklist to assess current practice
- Prepare a decision and evidence log
- Select appropriate operational indicators
- Communicate findings to non-specialists
- Identify roles and resource needs
- Draft a phased improvement roadmap
- Plan a review of progress and unresolved risks
Participants leave with a draft improvement plan and practical working materials, rather than an unsupported claim of organisational certification.
Institutional Application of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training
This programme supports organisations in strengthening:
- Adult basic life support review
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation
- Team roles and closed-loop communication
- Shockable rhythm pathways
- Non-shockable rhythm pathways
- Airway and ventilation management
- Vascular access and medications
- Bradycardia and tachycardia management
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Apply a documented decision rule to institutional accountability
Participants return with practical tools to improve:
- Process mapping and responsibility allocation
- Evidence and document review
- Risk and issue registers
- Quality checklists
- Management briefings
- Action plans with owners
- Performance indicators
- Peer review and escalation
- Post-training learning transfer
Teams can use the outputs in internal planning, supervision and professional development without assuming that a specific donor has allocated funds for this course.
Regional Relevance & Application
Asia
For organisations working in Asia, advanced cardiovascular life support capabilities can support cross-border professional learning, service delivery and institutional reporting. The exercises are adaptable to local requirements; participants must verify the standards and laws that govern their own institution.
Europe
For organisations working in Europe, advanced cardiovascular life support capabilities can support regulatory interpretation, documentation and accountable management. The exercises are adaptable to local requirements; participants must verify the standards and laws that govern their own institution.
Africa
For organisations working in Africa, advanced cardiovascular life support capabilities can support capacity-building, programme implementation and resource prioritisation. The exercises are adaptable to local requirements; participants must verify the standards and laws that govern their own institution.
Middle East
For organisations working in Middle East, advanced cardiovascular life support capabilities can support institutional modernisation and performance management. The exercises are adaptable to local requirements; participants must verify the standards and laws that govern their own institution.
Regional examples are illustrative learning contexts, not claims that any particular project has commissioned or financed this programme.
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Host Country Profile – Georgia
Tbilisi provides an international setting for structured professional learning, peer exchange and reflection away from routine office demands. The programme retains the original advertised destination.
The training content uses official international reference material and participant case studies. No claim is made that an institution in Tbilisi has endorsed the course or agreed to receive a study visit.
Travel documentation, visa eligibility, local entry rules and accommodation arrangements should be checked individually before booking. The programme team can provide administrative guidance but cannot guarantee admission or a visa.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training Deliverables
The following learning and participation services form the standard Risalat programme package, subject to the participant agreement and final logistical confirmation.
Before the Programme
- Participant Pre-Assessment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Readiness Assessment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Resource Pack
- Preparatory Reading Materials
- Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory
During the Programme
- Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
- Accommodation with Breakfast
- Welcome Networking Dinner
- Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
- Comprehensive Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training Manual
- Assessment checklist
- Decision log template
- Risk and action register
- Evidence review worksheet
- Management briefing template
- Practical Workshops & Simulations
- Group Discussions & Peer Learning
- Daily Lunch and Refreshments
- Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
- Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
- Field Visit (where applicable, subject to confirmation)
- Entertaining City Tour
After the Programme
- Certificate of Completion
- Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
- Post-Training Reference Materials
- Personal improvement roadmap
- Institutional action tracker
- Post-training reflection checklist
- Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
- Programme Report
Institutions may request a tailored in-house version through the Risalat proposal request form.
Common Challenges in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, And How This Training Helps
How can our team identify the most urgent capability gaps?
Day 1 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on recognition and high-quality resuscitation. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we interpret official guidance consistently?
Day 2 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on cardiac arrest algorithms and teamwork. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we improve decisions without adding unnecessary bureaucracy?
Day 3 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on airway medications and reversible causes. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we demonstrate that evidence is reliable?
Day 4 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on peri-arrest emergencies and post-arrest care. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we involve technical and management colleagues effectively?
Day 5 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on integrated simulations and competence review. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we turn training into an institutional action plan?
Day 5 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on integrated simulations and competence review. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
How can we monitor improvements after participants return?
Day 5 addresses this challenge through a guided exercise on integrated simulations and competence review. Participants use a checklist, discuss competing choices and document an action that can be tested in their own institution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this programme intended for?
It is intended for professionals responsible for advanced cardiovascular life support decisions, supervision or reporting.
Is previous experience required?
Professional familiarity is useful. A pre-assessment helps tailor the level of practical exercises.
Are institutional visits guaranteed?
No. Any external visit depends on host approval, access and logistics and is confirmed separately.
What will participants take back to work?
Templates, case notes, a documented action plan and post-training reference materials.
Can the programme be delivered in-house?
Yes. Risalat can adapt the content to an institutional team and its operational priorities.
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Why Tbilisi for this programme
Tbilisi is known for public service halls and anti-corruption reforms, and has easy visas for many countries.
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training in Tbilisi programme in January 2027 brings together officials and professionals from across the Caucasus region and beyond. Sessions combine short inputs, case studies and group work on participants' own files, and the city's institutions can be added as a study visit on request.
Getting there: Tbilisi International (TBS).
Check whether you need a visa with the free Visa Checker, and ask for an invitation letter once you are registered.
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