Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is the pre-eminent resuscitation course
for the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular
emergencies. This advanced course builds on the foundation of basic life support (BLS)
skills and takes healthcare provider training to the next level. Learners can expect
practice and training in high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of
care, immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary
syndromes. Learn to become a practiced and strong member or lead an ACLS team with
this important training program.
 
Features

• Reflects science of the most recent Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC

• Hands-on class format that integrates Basic and advanced lifesaving interventions

• Extensive practice of team dynamics and communication during resuscitation

• Real-world scenarios

 
Content

• Systematic approach

• High-quality CPR (application of Basic Life Support skills to case scenarios)

• Airway management

• Rhythm recognition

• Defibrillation

• Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access

• Use of medications

• Cardioversion

• Transcutaneous pacing

• Team dynamics

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