Advanced Cardiac Life Support Continuing Education Course
This advanced course is designed for healthcare professionals who must function as a team to increase chances of survivability in cases of cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and stroke events. With a focus on cutting-edge science and new research, the ACLS class will give students the skills they’ll need to utilize when mere seconds count.
Initial Skills Assessments Include:
- EKG rhythms and dysrhythmias
- Pharmacodynamics for common ACLS drugs
- Performance of high quality CPR and BVM ventilations
Duration:
- ACLS Initial Course: Approximately 12 hours (two days)
- ACLS Update Course: Approximately 6 hours
Instructors: All instructors are current ACLS American Heart Association instructors.
Certification: ACLS course completion card is valid for two years.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Life Is Why
Lesson 2: Science of Resuscitation
Lesson 3: Systematic Approach
Lesson 4: High Quality BLS
Lesson 5: Airway Management
Lesson 6: Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lesson 7: Acute Ischemic Stroke
Lesson 8: Team Dynamics
Lesson 9: Megacode
Lesson 10: Post Cardiac Care
Lesson 11: Intraosseous Access
