Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.
The course is inclusive of the following:
Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
ACLS Attendance Requirements:
Must have current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Card
ACLS Renewal candidates must have a current AHA ACLS Provider Card (bring a copy of the card to the class)
MUST Complete PreCourse Test (completed online) PRIOR to the Course with a score NO LOWER THAN 70%. BRING A COPY OF THE AHA BLS CARD AND ACLS PRE-TEST RESULTS TO THE CLASS.
Precourse Link: https://elearning.heart.org/course/423 *Click “LAUNCH THIS COURSE” and create a user name and password directly on the AHA website.
Students coming into class without the PreCourse Test Results at 70% or higher and students without a current AHA BLS card if renewal will not be permitted to take the course.
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