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  • ACLS Provider - New
  • ACLS Provider - Renewal
  • AMAT
  • BLS Provider - New
  • BLS Provider - Renewal
  • CPR (Adult, Infant and Child) and First Aid
  • MAT-Diabetes
  • MAT-IS
  • PALS Provider - New
  • PALS Provider - Renewal
  • PEARS
  • Skills Check - ACLS
  • Skills Check - BLS
  • Skills Check - PALS
  • Instructor Course - BLS
  • Instructor Course - ACLS
  • Instructor Course - PALS
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    ACLS Provider Course

    This course includes AHA online precourse work (appx 4 hours) along with an in-person, instructor led course of 8.5 hours. The link to the precourse work is on our links page.

    https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

    Course Description
    The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital.   Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.  ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR 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. 

    ACLS is based on 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 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.

    Course Length: 16 hours approx., including breaks

    Intended Audience
    The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

    Student Materials:

    • ACLS Provider Manual
    • Card Type:  Course completion

      Written/Skills Exam:  Required for completion card