ALS course dates 2026 and 2027

Next run 14 Dec 2026, Barnsley · 2 runs listed

About

A Resuscitation Council UK course teaching advanced life support skills, including recognising and managing the deteriorating patient with a structured ABCDE approach. Held in RCUK Course Centres.

Next run14 Dec
Barnsley · RCUK

Before you book

Who is ALS for?
Healthcare professionals who need advanced life support skills. Applicants must hold a current clinical appointment and a professional healthcare qualification; final-year medical students only by established local arrangement. Source ↗
How long is ALS and how is it run?
Two days face to face at an RCUK Course Centre. Manual arrives a month before; a pre-course MCQ paper must be submitted. Continuous assessment in clinical simulations. Source ↗
How much does ALS cost?
Cambridge Postgraduate Medical Centre: £650 (ALS, 28-29 September 2026). Source ↗
How long does ALS certification last?
Valid for four years. A one-day recertification course is open to holders of a valid certificate or one expired within twelve months; after that, a full ALS course is needed. Source ↗
Does training require ALS?
Emergency Medicine ST3 2027 eligibility: demonstrable advanced life support skills at application, shown by current ALS certification (or equivalent) or other supporting evidence. Source ↗
How do you book ALS?
Find a Course Centre in the course list on the RCUK ALS page and book by contacting its organiser. Courses often book quickly, so plan well ahead. Source ↗