THIS CLASS IS FOR NYP METHODIST EMPLOYEES ONLY
The AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. You are required to have a current BLS card to attend this course.
Topics:
- Basic Life Support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-valve-mask and use of an AED.
- Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Recognition and early management of per-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 the resuscitation team
- Effective resuscitation team dynamics
Intended Audience:
- Physicians
- PAs
- NPs
- Nurses
- Paramedics
PRE-COURSE REQUIRMENT:
- You are required to complete online an pre-course self-assessment and course work with a score of 70% or higher. You can access the pre-coursework here.
- If you have never accessed AHA eLearning, you will be asked to set up an account. If you run into any issues with pre-course work, please call the AHA at 888-242-8883.
- You must complete the pre-coursework before attending the course. Bring a copy of the score report and course completion to class. You will not be permitted to complete the class without a copy of this.
All courses are nonrefundable
NOTE: Course times are approximate. Class may end sooner or later than indicated. Each class is individualized per student needs
If you fail to receive course confirmation via email, please check your SPAM/Junk folders.
Students must pass a written exam and skills test to qualify for the course completion eCard. The certification is valid for two years.
The 2020 edition of the book is required. Please either purchase a book with your class registration, or have access to one from a friend, employer, or a school. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ACLS MANUAL
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA materials, do not represent income to the Association.