Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS

Course Description:
The ACLS course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of patients in the in-hospital and out-of-hospital environments. This course will enhance the skills involved in the treatment of patients in peri-arrest conditions and cardiopulmonary arrest. Topics in this course include the identification and treatment of ischemic chest pain, stroke/CVA recognition and emergency management, basic life support primary survey, ACLS secondary survey, ACLS algorithms, and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Course Length:

• Initial Course – 16 hours
• Renewal Course – 8 hours

Intended Audience:

• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Paramedics
• Respiratory Therapists
• Other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support activities

Prerequisites:

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers course completion card (or equivalent)
• Current or recently expired (within 30 days) ACLS Provider card (Renewal Course Only)
• Knowledge of emergency pharmacology
• Ability to identify ECG rhythms

Requirements for Course Completion:

• Actively participate in and complete all skill and learning stations
• Pass skills test in Adult 1-Rescuer CPR and AED
• Obtain a score of 84% or higher on the written test
• Pass the Megacode testing station