ACLS

Who should take this ACLS course?

ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course

What does this course teach?

• 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

• Systematic approach (assessment)

• High-quality BLS

  • Airway management

  • Rhythm recognition

  • Defibrillation

  • Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only)

  • Use of medications

  • Cardioversion

  • Transcutaneous pacing

  • High-performance teams

Pre-course self-assessment:   

The Pre course Self-Assessment is an online tool that evaluates a student’s knowledge in 3 sections: rhythm, recognition, pharmacology, and practical application. Students complete the assessment before the course to help evaluate their proficiency and determine the need for additional review and practice before the course. All students must complete the Pre-course Self-Assessment and achieve a score of at least 70% before taking the ACLS Course. Students must print their successful scoring report and bring it with them to class. Link to the Pre-course  https://elearning.heart.org/course/423

Classes every WEEKEND, call, text or email

Cards are issued after completion same day