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 leaders. Realistic simulations reinforce the following keys concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of Pre-Arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and cute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threating clinical situations(such as stroke(such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Course Content & Modules:

▶ Defibrillation.
▶ Airway Management.
▶ Rhythm Recognition.
▶ IV access.
▶ Use of medications.
▶ Cardioversion.
▶ Transcutaneous pacing
▶ 1- rescuer, CPR, AED.
▶ Effective resuscitation team dynamics.
▶ Features & Benefits:

Healthcare 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.

Students engage in 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 leaders.

Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts:

▶ Proficiency in basic life support care
▶ Recognizing and initiating early management of the peri-arrest condition
▶ 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
▶ Effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Written Exam & Skill Stations:

The candidate is evaluated through a written exam and practical skill test.

Certification: ACLS provider Course Completion Card valid for 2 years.

Course Duration: 16 hours.

Intended Audience:

For emergency, intensive care, or critical care healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.