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ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.
• Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting
the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions,
use of a bag-mask device and use of an (AED)
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a
resuscitation team
• Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics
Initial Provider Course requires approximately 10-12 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. Renewal Course requires approximately 5-6 hours, including skills practice and skills testing.
*course time based on 1 instructor: 6 student: 2 manikins
Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)
• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills
simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills
Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of skills competency in all learning stations and passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, a Megacode test and a written test, students receive an ACLS course completion card, valid for two years.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
ACLS Provider Course (initial/full course)
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 12.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 11-AMHA-F2-0119.
ACLS Update Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 5.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 11-AMHA-F2-0127.
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
about a complete list of questions and answers.
Changes: December 2011
ACLS Acute Coronary Syndromes and Stroke Pocket Reference Card
[ISBN 978-1-61669-013-7, AHA Product Number 90-1012]
Changes: December 2011
STEMI Provider manual
[ISBN 978-1-61669-248-3, AHA Product Number 90-1067]
Changes: July 2011
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual
[ISBN 978-1-61669-6, AHA Product Number 90-1014
90-1009 ACLS DVD
90-1011 ACLS Instructor Manual, includes Lesson Maps, Instructor CD, divider page tabs
90-1041 ACLS Instructor Package, includes:
ACLS Provider Manual
ACLS Instructor Manual
2 ACLS DVDs
ACLS Posters
ACLS Emergency Crash Cart Cards
Stop Watch
Supplementary Materials:
90-1010 ACLS Emergency Crash Cart Cards (set of 4)
90-1013 ACLS Posters (set of 9)
90-1024 Suspected Stroke Algorithm/Stroke Scale Card (package of 25)
AHA Instructor Network
90-1014 ACLS Provider Manual, includes ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set
90-1012 ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set (set of 2)
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