Name: ACLS for Healthcare Providers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Course Content and Description:; This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).; Key changes reflecting the new science from the updated American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care; 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 acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke; Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team; Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics; Course Materials:; Student Materials; ACLS Provider Manual; May Be Sold Separately; The ACLS Provider Manual contains all of the information students need to know to successfully complete the Instructor-led, classroom ACLS Course. It is designed for use by a single student, and as a reference tool before, during and after the course. The manual provides students access to a website containing mandatory and supplemental information and reference materials, including the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment (must pass with score of 70% or higher), to help them successfully complete the course.; 8.375” x 10.875”; Bound within a full-color soft cover; Includes 208 pages of full-color images and text; Includes 1 (one) sheet of tab labels; Includes 1 (one) ACLS Precourse Preparation Checklist Card (4” x 6.5”); Supplementary Materials; ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set (set of 2); May Be Sold Separately; Set of 2 cards: ACLS Cardiac Arrest, Arrhythmias & Their Treatment; and ACLS Acute Coronary; Syndromes and Stroke); ACLS Emergency Crash Cart Cards (set of 4); May Be Sold Separately; Suspected Stroke Algorithm/Stroke Scale Card (package of 25); May Be Sold Separately

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American Heart Association (AHA)’s Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course has been updated to reflect new science in the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

Audience:

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for job or other requirements.

Features:

100% classroom training means students are with an AHA Instructor for their entire learning experience.

Video based course ensures consistency
Instructor led, hands on class format reinforces skills proficiency
Student manual
Updated Science based content
Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

American

Ingredients

Course Content and Description:
This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Key changes reflecting the new science from the updated American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
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 acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics
Course Materials:
Student Materials
ACLS Provider Manual
May Be Sold Separately
The ACLS Provider Manual contains all of the information students need to know to successfully complete the Instructor-led, classroom ACLS Course. It is designed for use by a single student, and as a reference tool before, during and after the course. The manual provides students access to a website containing mandatory and supplemental information and reference materials, including the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment (must pass with score of 70% or higher), to help them successfully complete the course.
8.375” x 10.875”
Bound within a full-color soft cover
Includes 208 pages of full-color images and text
Includes 1 (one) sheet of tab labels
Includes 1 (one) ACLS Precourse Preparation Checklist Card (4” x 6.5”)
Supplementary Materials
ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set (set of 2)
May Be Sold Separately
Set of 2 cards: ACLS Cardiac Arrest, Arrhythmias & Their Treatment; and ACLS Acute Coronary
Syndromes and Stroke)
ACLS Emergency Crash Cart Cards (set of 4)
May Be Sold Separately
Suspected Stroke Algorithm/Stroke Scale Card (package of 25)
May Be Sold Separately
Course Format/Time:
Classroom-based
Instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout
Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)
During the course, an AHA Instructor conducts video-based lessons and works with students to complete their advance skills practice and testing.
Initial Provider Course
Initial Provider Course requires approximately 15 hours 20 minutes to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Renewal Course
Update Course requires approximately 8 hours 25 minutes, including skills practice and skills testing.
Course time based on
1 instructor to 6 students to 2 manikins

Directions

Course Prerequisites:
Present your unexpired American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Card to be considered a renewing provider and pay a reduced price for the course
We do not accept non-AHA provider cards
Please sign up for PDRE’s accredited BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Providers course and receive the most globally recognized AHA provider card
Knowledge and recognition of basic ECG heart rhythms and Pharmacology
A student must be able to identify basic ECG heart rhythms and Pharmacology before the start of the course
Please sign up for PDRE’s BART (Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment) course and learn basic ECG heart rhythms
ACLS Provider Manual or Handbook for ECC
A current ACLS Provider Manual or Handbook for ECC is required to attend the course
Purchase the updated book from PDRE for during online class enrollment or before the start of the course at our facility
Please bring your book if you own the most up-to-date version
Course Fee:
Initial (first-time) Providers with Provider Manual: $330
Initial (first-time) Providers without Provider Manual: $280
Renewing Providers with Provider Manual: $250
Renewing Providers without Provider Manual: $200
Certification:
AHA ACLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of psychomotor skills competency in all learning stations by passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, and a Megacode test in addition to a written test, students receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course completion card, valid for two years.
Continuing Education:
Note: Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Educational Credits (CEUs) may be subject to professional occupation and may vary depending organizational and associational policies, terms, and conditions. AHA, AAP, and other educational organizations and associations may be only currently offering CME and CEUs for specific and designated online courses.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
ACLS Provider Course (Initial)
Accreditation term: 3/29/2019- 3/28/2020
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 9.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 19-AMHA-F2-0031.
By claiming CAPCE credit, the claimant acknowledges the following: I understand that the American Heart Association as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected, need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.
**CAPCE credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE credit will no longer be available to claim for this activity after the 6-month claiming period.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Update Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
ACLS Update Course (Renewal)
Accreditation term: 3/29/2019- 3/28/2020
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 4.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 19-AMHA-F2-0030.
By claiming CAPCE credit, the claimant acknowledges the following: I understand that the American Heart Association as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected, need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.
**CAPCE credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE credit will no longer be available to claim for this activity after the 6 month claiming period.
Scheduling & Discounts:
Register early because classroom-based courses fill-up quickly
Enrollment is limited
Course scheduling is subject to change without notice
Please call us if you have any questions or for discounted group rates and seasonal promotions!
Feel free to view our website for more information:
FAQ:
2015 Guidelines ACLS FAQ
Updates:
Changes: May 14, 2018
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor Essentials Faculty Guide (PDF opens new window)
AHA Product Number KJ1248
Changes: July 21, 2017
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor CD (PDF opens new window 2/21/17)
AHA Product Number KJ-1171
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor Manual (PDF opens new window 2/21/17)
Print ISBN 978-1-61669-398-5, AHA Product Number 15-1003
eBook ISBN 978-1-61669-405-0, AHA Product Number 15-3101
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual (PDF opens new window 2/21/17)
Print ISBN_978-1-61669-400-5, AHA Product Number 15-1005
eBook ISBN 978-1-61669-404-3, AHA Product Number 15-3100
Suggested Course:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
BART (Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment) course and learn basic ECG heart rhythms
Disclaimer:
The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in AHA ECC Courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
Policies, terms, conditions, and prices may be subject to change without prior notice at any time depending on market value and vendor pricing in addition to yearly, seasonal and daily discounts and specials. Palm Desert Resuscitation Education (PDRE) reserves the right to update or modify these policies, terms, conditions and prices.