ACLS is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-qualify CPR, and high performance team dynamics.
The ACLS Renewal course is for students that have a current AHA ACLS certification.
The course covers
- Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and user 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 team member and leader of a resuscitation team