Advanced Life Support (ERC)European Resuscitation Council
ERC Advanced Life Support Course
An "at-a-glance" guide to the complete registration and certification process in Sri Lanka. All the details you need, laid out in a clear, step-by-step format.
Your Journey to Certification
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMS staff) expected to provide CPR regularly or lead resuscitation in ETU, CCU, ICU, HDU, or OT.
Builds on ILS to manage complex emergencies, identify causes of cardiac arrest, and provide post-resuscitation care.
Meet Requirements
Proceed only if you already hold one of the following certifications:
- ERC BLS
- ERC ILS
- ALS Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council (Local ALS)
If you lack these prerequisites, register for ERC BLS, ILS or Local ALS first.
Apply Online
Submit the online ALS application form. A system-generated email will be sent upon submission; please check spam/junk if missing. If requirements are met, a payment link will be sent; complete payment through that link.
Apply HereCreate ERC Guest Account
Open a free ERC guest account with correct First Name, Middle Name, Surname, and Email so certificates are issued accurately.
Register HereAccess CoSy (VLE)
You will be added to CoSy on the first available date you selected. Watch for the ERC CoSy email.
- Log in to CoSy via your ERC account; complete all eleven chapters.
- Take the mandatory final test and score at least 75%; each question has one correct answer. Unlimited attempts.
- Finish the test at least 3 days before the course; incomplete/unsuccessful attempts will defer your date.
- Coaches review your results to tailor hands-on coaching.
Coaching Support
An ERC instructor coach will be assigned to guide you during the precourse period.
Attend Pre-Course Zoom
Mandatory 1-hour Zoom session held 1–2 weeks before the in-person course.
Attend the 2-Day Face-to-Face Course
Intensive hands-on course (1:3 instructor ratio) featuring:
- Small-group learning & workshops (ALS algorithm, ECG interpretation).
- Hands-on practical skill stations.
- Scenario-based simulations.
Assessment & Certification
Continuous assessment (airway, CPR, safe defibrillation, teamwork) plus a final simulated scenario (CAST) where you lead the team.
Success in continuous assessment and CAST earns the ERC ALS certificate (3-year validity) downloadable via CoSy. Those not meeting ALS standards may receive ERC BLS or ILS at faculty discretion.
Course Details
In-depth information on the ERC ALS course curriculum, assessment, and logistics.
About the Course
This two-day advanced life support provider course, developed by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), is based on the latest 2021 ERC guidelines. It teaches evidence-based resuscitation guidelines and skills to healthcare professionals using a standardized approach.
The course is designed to reflect changes in resuscitation education, focusing on adult learning principles. It prepares members of multi-disciplinary teams to manage peri-arrest situations and treat patients until transfer to a critical care unit. It also incorporates the complexity of cardiac arrest situations, including decision-making and effective communication with the team and relatives, highlighting the importance of non-technical skills.
What You'll Learn
- Recognising & managing deteriorating patients (ABCDE approach)
- High-quality CPR & safe defibrillation
- Managing cardiac arrest (shockable & non-shockable rhythms)
- Airway & ventilation skills; special airway situations
- Peri-arrest care & post-resuscitation management
- Non-technical skills: teamwork, leadership, communication
How the Course Runs
- Hands-on training with a high instructor-to-candidate ratio (1:3).
- Face-to-face teaching delivered in small groups.
- Practical skill stations and scenario-based simulations.
- Lectures & workshops (e.g., ALS algorithm, ECG interpretation etc.).
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Cardiac arrest management - Team based approach with emphasis on non-technical skills.
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Assessment & Certification
- Continuous Assessment: Throughout the course, covering airway management, CPR, safe manual defibrillation, and team performance (as member and leader).
- Final Assessment: A summative assessment where the candidate acts as a team leader in a simulated scenario (similar to SIMTeach).
- Certification: Successful candidates receive an ERC ALS certificate (soft copy) valid for 3 years. If performance is not up to ALS standards, an ILS certificate may be issued instead.
- CPD: The course is recognized for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Instructor Potential: Candidates who excel may be nominated as ERC ALS Instructor Potentials (IPs) and offered a place in the ERC Generic Instructor Course (GIC).
Who Should Apply
- Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals expected to provide advanced life support.
- Doctors/nurses in emergency areas (ETU, CCU, ICU, HDU, OT).
- Healthcare professionals who are members of or expected to lead resuscitation (cardiac arrest) teams.
Course Logistics
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Duration: 2 days
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Frequency: Typically once a month
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Capacity: 24 candidates per course
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Waiting List: Approx. 3-4 months
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Certificate Validity: 3 years
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Venues: Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Jaffna
Main Venue: College of Anaesthesiologists & Intensivists of Sri Lanka, No. 437/1C, Cotta Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
Course Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| Sri Lankan | LKR 45,000 |
| SL Expats / Fast Track | LKR 60,000 |
| SAARC Countries | USD 350 |
| Other Countries | USD 400 |
- Fee Includes: ERC ALS/ILS manual (soft copy), online study access, lunch & refreshments, and the ERC ALS certificate (soft copy).
Need Assistance?
For further assistance with the registration process or any other queries, please Call or Whatsapp:
Mrs. Himali Pieris (Co-ordinator):
+94 766272868