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advanced cardiac life support

ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is the pre-eminent resuscitation course for the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.

This advanced course builds on the foundation of basic life support (BLS) skills and takes healthcare provider training to the next level.

Learners can expect practice and training in high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.

Learn to become a practiced and strong member or lead an ACLS team with this important training program.

Features

Reflects science of the most recent Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
Hands-on class format that integrates Basic and advanced lifesaving interventions
Extensive practice of team dynamics and communication during resuscitation
Real-world scenarios

Content

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
Chain of Survival
Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Ventilations using a barrier device and bag-valve-mask
Multi-rescuer resuscitation
Team Dynamics
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults, children, and infants

Courses

ACLS Provider ~ 14 hrs
ACLS Provider Renewal ~ 7 hrs

ACLS Blended Provider – online and 10 hrs in classroom
ACLS Blended Provider Renewal – online and 7 hrs in classroom

CERTIFICATION LENGTH 2 YEARS

Expected Learner Competencies

The ACLS course leverages a student’s existing clinical skills, knowledge and proficiency. The following competencies are expected of students entering an ACLS Provider course:

High-quality BLS
Recognition of common cardiac ECG rhythms
Effective airway management and use of adjuncts
Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology
Practical management of complex cases
High-performance team skills

Prerequisites

Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification
– AND –
ACLS pre-course self-assessment certificate (passing score = 70%)

Prerequisites renewal course

Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification
– AND –
Current Heart & Stroke ACLS Provider certification
– AND –
ACLS pre-course self-assessment certificate (passing score = 70%)

ACLS

advanced cardiac life support

ACLS

Features

Content

Courses

Expected Learner Competencies

Prerequisites

Prerequisites renewal course

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