Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Course Synopsis: The American Heart Association (AHA) built this course for Healthcare providers who have the need to enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.

ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Students engage in simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as a team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Audience: For emergency, intensive care or critical care healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of dysrhythmia recognition (will review during course)

Required Equipment: Current textbook materials

Certification: Students who successfully complete the ACLS Provider course will receive an ACLS course completion card that is valid for two years.

Course Length: 16 Hours

Tuition Cost: $175

Minimum capacity seating: 6 Course Participants

Maximum capacity seating: 24 Course Participants