Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced cardiac life support for medical providers
Course Overview
The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. Skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented
The ACLS course covers:
✅ ACLS algorithms
✅ Immediate post-cardiac-arrest care
✅ Airway management
✅ Rhythm recognition
✅ High quality CPR
✅ 1-rescuer CPR AED
✅ Effective resuscitation team dynamics
✅ Science overview
✅ BLS and ACLS surveys
✅ Megacode treatment
✅ Identification and initial care of other life-threatening clinical situations
ACLS Course Options
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Full Course
The ACLS Full Course is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies in clinical settings.
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Renewal
A refresher course for current ACLS-certified professionals to maintain their certification and stay up-to-date with the latest life-saving protocols.
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Skills-Only
A hands-on course focused on mastering essential ACLS skills, ideal for those who have completed online coursework and need in-person practice and evaluation.
FAQs
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To enroll in the ACLS Full Course, participants should have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a foundational understanding of cardiac rhythms and pharmacology. Some experience in a clinical or healthcare environment is also recommended.
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ACLS certification needs to be renewed every two years to remain valid. This ensures that participants stay updated with the latest AHA guidelines and best practices in advanced cardiac life support.
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No, the Skills-Only course is designed to test and confirm the practical skills required for ACLS certification. It is essential that you complete the online coursework beforehand to ensure you are prepared for the hands-on skills session.
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Yes, the ACLS Renewal course is intended for those who have previously completed the Full Course and need to update their certification. It focuses on reinforcing and testing existing knowledge and skills, whereas the Full Course provides comprehensive training from the ground up.
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Yes, there is an option to take the ACLS course in a blended learning format. This involves completing the didactic portion online at your own pace, followed by an in-person skills session to demonstrate practical competencies.