ACLS Classes- OCEMT’s Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course
Course Description
OCEMT’s ACLS Classes are designed to arm healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage adult patients with known or suspected myocardial infarction (MI). Students will review treatment protocols and play an active role in the resuscitation efforts of patients in cardiac arrest followed by post-resuscitation care. OCEMT’s ACLS classes incorporate a wide variety of cardiac based scenarios to prepare students for real life experiences they will encounter in the field to make sure they have learned and internalized their training to effectively manage cardiac arrhythmias. Additionally, OCEMT’s ACLS courses cover necessary criteria for patients suffering form Stroke.
Target Audience
This course is intended for Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Medical Doctor, and professionals that must maintain a current ACLS card as a condition of employment. ACLS is strongly recommended for the aspiring Paramedic and RN.
Required Text
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Text books may be purchased online prior to class start date.
Class Length
Typically classes run for approximately 16 hrs. If you are new to ACLS. For those students that are ACLS renewal, courses run 6 hours.
Prerequisite
To participate in ACLS, students should have a firm understanding of cardiac arrhythmias, pharmacology, and strength in ECG interpretation. You are required to have a current Healthcare provider card.
We offer
- 12 hour initial course for $190
- 6 hour renewal course for $135