ACLS

ACLS Class Description

This course teaches healthcare providers the skills and knowledge they need to perform an Advanced Life Support (ALS) resuscitation on an adult in respiratory or cardiac distress.

Note: ACLS does not teach rhythm recognition or pharmacology. Participants are expected to be proficient in these areas prior to attending.

Prerequisites:
Participants must be a healthcare provider whose activities demand proficiency in adult ALS. Approved certification levels include EMT-P, MICP, RN, DO and MD. Other
certification levels may be approved for full admission or course auditing at the Programs Director's discretion.
Candidates are encouraged to have successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course within the last year and are required to demonstrate BLS proficiency throughout the ACLS course.

Objectives:

Essentials of ACLS
Adjuncts for Airway Control, Ventilation and Oxygenation
Arrhythmias Defibrillation
Emergency Cardiac Pacing
Intravenous Techniques
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Review
Acute Coronary Syndromes and Myocardial Infarction
Acute Stroke
Special Resuscitation
Adjuncts for Artificial Circulation
Invasive Monitoring Techniques
Invasive Therapeutic Techniques
Cerebral Resuscitation
Ethical Aspects of CPR and ECC
Community Approach to ECC - Prevention and Chain of Survival

ACLS - EMT 7207

Call 704-330-4223 to register for classes. All students must pre-register for ACLS.