Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

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Whom is this course designed for?

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• 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?

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• 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

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 Need BLS? Choose this option when registering: Online eLearning BLS Provider CPR &  Skills Session.

You can complete your skills session on the day of your ACLS class, which saves time!

A separate fee applies for this course add-on.