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Transition to Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate

FAQs for Existing award holders

1. When will I need to stop training ARC or Defib Awards?
• You can continue to train and assess the ARC and Defib awards up to 30 June 2010.
From 1 July 2010 you can no longer issue the stand alone ARC and Defib awards.

2. If I have my defibrillation certificate how do I upgrade to ARTC?
    • Two possible paths:
        a. Maintain proficiency in defib this year, also attain ARC this year, and next year upgrade to the full ARTC award
            by completing the suction section of the upgrade.
        b. Complete the ARTC award while using your “prior learning” in defib.

3. If I have my ARC Award how do I upgrade to ARTC?
• Complete the upgrade proficiency test in the 2010 ARC proficiency test

4. If I have my ARC and Defib Award what do I need to do?
• You can do the suction upgrade during the 2010 proficiency test and be upgraded to the ARTC

5. What happens if I let my ARC award lapse this year or next year and want to become proficient again?
• You should do an in-depth proficiency test in 2010 using the upgrade materials or sit the ART award.