For healthcare providers working in emergency treatment, intensive care or critical care, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
For healthcare providers working in emergency treatment, intensive care or critical care, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
• 1-rescuer CPR, AED
• Defibrillation
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• IV/IO access
• Use of medications
• Cardioversion
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Effective resuscitation team dynamics
Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)
• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills
• Students engage in simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills
American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card valid for two years.
In the classroom, students engage in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA ACLS Instructor to complete ACLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam.
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: Costs for courses and materials are determined by Training Centers or Instructors and may vary. The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
HeartCode ACLS
(80-1086) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS Instructor Manual, includes: ACLS Instructor CD
ACLS Course Video (includes renewal course)
(80-1090) DVD
(80-1091) VHS
(80-1082) ACLS Poster Set
(80-1083) ACLS Algorithm Emergency Cart Card Set
(80-1018) AHA Instructor Stopwatch
OR
(80-1087) ACLS Instructor Package that includes: Instructor Manual, Instructor CD, two ACLS Course Video-DVDs, Provider Manual Student CD, Pre-course Checklist, two Pocket Reference Cards, Emergency Cart Cards, and an AHA Instructor Stopwatch
AHA Instructor Network
(80-1088) ACLS Provider Manual, includes:
ACLS Provider CD
ACLS Pre-course Checklist
ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set
ECC Handbook*
* recommended, all others required
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