Course Description
The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length: 13 ½ hours approx., including breaks
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Student Materials:
These courses meet the standards of the American Heart Association for the training of providers in ACLS. The goal of these sessions is to integrate knowledge and motor skills into a clinically useful discipline. The courses are designed to develop skills and proficiency in the techniques of Emergency Cardiovascular Care. They are geared toward physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other healthcare providers.
PROVIDER COURSES: CREDIT FEES
April 9, 2008 13.5 AMA PRA Cate Credits™ $325.00 registration fee
July 14 & 15, 2008 plus AAFP gory 1 $30.00 Provider Manual
October 2 & 3, 2008 $15.00 ECC Handbook
RENEWAL COURSES: CREDIT FEES
(Current ACLS Provider Card required)
February 15, 2008 8.5 AMA PRA Cate 1 Credits™ $275.00 registration fee
Aril 21, 2008 plus AAFP $30.00 Provider Manual
August 28, 2008 $15.00 ECC Handbook
November 7, 2008
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To register, contact the Continuing Professional Education Office at (585) 275-4392