The Response Institute

Live Prepared

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course – Renewal

Providers will enhance their skills in treating adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.  This course emphasizes the:

• importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival
• integration of effective basic life support with ACLS  interventions
• importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation


**The 2011 Advanced Cardiac Life Support manual is required for this course. You may choose to purchase this through our website by clicking on the box to the right of the registration. If you choose not to purchase the book now, you are responsible for getting the manual and taking the course pretest before you come to class.


The course includes simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader.


Continuing Education available for the initial Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class, not available for renewal classes.


Certifications are good for two years.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course – Renewal

Double click on above image to view full picture

Zoom Out
Zoom In

More Views

All Fields Required

$140.00

Details

For healthcare providers working in emergency treatment, intensive care or critical care, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency

Topics covered include:

 1. 1-rescuer CPR, AED  
 2. Defibrillation
 3. Airway management
 4.  Rhythm recognition
 5. IV/IO access
 6. Use of medications
 7. Cardioversion
 8. Transcutaneous pacing
 9. Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Course Features:

 1.  Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills
 2.  Students engage in simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation
 3.  Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
 4.  Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Prior to class, students should:

1.      Review ACLS Student Package

2.      Complete Precourse Test found on page ii.

 3.      Review and understand Cardiac Rhythms

              a.       Ventricular Fibrillation

              b.      Ventricular Tachycardia

              c.       PEA

              d.      Asystole

              e.      Bradycardia

1.      High Degree AV Blocks

2.      Sinus Bradycardia

             a.       Sinus Tachycardia

             b.      Supraventicular Tachycardia

4.      Review ACLS Algorithms

5.      Review ACLS Pharmacology