This course is for Healthcare Professionals who either provide direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. -- MD's, NP's, Physician Assistants, RN’s, Paramedics, etc. with prior critical care experience and a working knowledge of EKG's and pharmacology.
Prerequisite -- Providers who take the full ACLS Course must be proficient in the following:
* Performing High Quality BLS Skills through the use of the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
* Reading and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECG's)
* Understanding of ACLS drugs
* Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilations
* Complete the FOUR PART - ACLS Pre Course Self-Assessment and Pre-course Work available on the ACLS Student website (available on the ACLS student Website: https://elearning.heart.org/course/424). The completion certificate must be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to the start of the class.
*All students must have a current text book and must complete the both the Pre-Course Self-Assessment and Pre-Course Work if they do not have this completed they will not be allowed to complete the course. Please bring the certificate to class showing completion of both parts. *
This is a classroom-based course where Healthcare Providers can enhance their skills in treating Adult Patients in Cardiac Arrest or other Cardiopulmonary Emergencies.
It is an Advanced Instructor led program that highlights the following:
- Importance of Team Dynamics and Communication;
- Algorithms of Care and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care;
- Care of Acute Coronary syndromes;
- Stroke syndromes;
- Advanced Airway Management;
- Pharmacology.
In this course you will be tested in group stations on skills and a Written Exam. Upon completion you will receive an American Heart Course Completion Card which is good for 2 years.
Classroom Hours - 10Hrs. - 2-days
Please note there will be a $35.00 processing fee which will be charged to your account for ALL cancellations greater than 24 hrs. prior to class start date. If you drop the class within 24 hours of the course start date there will be no refund.