Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – ACLS

Course Description

The ACLS provider course is designed to aid healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary 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. A wide variety of cardiac based scenarios will covered to ensure a students ability to effectively manage cardiac arrhythmias. ACLS also will cover 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.

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