ACLS Class Description


This course teaches healthcare providers the skills and knowledge they need to perform an Advanced Life Support (ALS) resuscitation on an adult in respiratory or cardiac distress.

Note: ACLS does not teach rhythm recognition or pharmacology. Participants are expected to be proficient in these areas prior to attending.


Prerequisites:
Participants must be a healthcare provider whose activities demand proficiency in adult ALS. Approved certification levels include EMT-P, MICP, RN, DO and MD. Other
certification levels may be approved for full admission or course auditing at the Programs Director's discretion.
Candidates are encouraged to have successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course within the last year and are required to demonstrate BLS proficiency throughout the ACLS course.



Objectives:

• Essentials of ACLS
• Adjuncts for Airway Control, Ventilation and Oxygenation
• Arrhythmias Defibrillation
• Emergency Cardiac Pacing
• Intravenous Techniques
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology Review
• Acute Coronary Syndromes and Myocardial Infarction
• Acute Stroke
• Special Resuscitation
• Adjuncts for Artificial Circulation
• Invasive Monitoring Techniques
• Invasive Therapeutic Techniques
• Cerebral Resuscitation
• Ethical Aspects of CPR and ECC
• Community Approach to ECC - Prevention and Chain of Survival

ACLS  - HEA 7244