ACLS Initial/New Provider Course

Service Description

ACLS: For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response What does this course teach? 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 ACS and stroke Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team The ACLS Instructor-led course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). *Must present a current BLS certification. You can add on BLS provider certification for $30 *Must complete pre-course test prior to class session with a minimum score of 70%, use the following link https://elearning.heart.org/course/423