COURSE DESCRIPTION
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It covers recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest, recognition and early management of peri-arrest rhythms, airway management, related pharmacology, and management of ACS and stroke.
The ACLS course teaches participants to perform as a team, both as a member and as a team leader.
TARGET AUDIENCE
All healthcare personnel who may be involved with work in health care institutions/patient care — especially emergency and high dependency units.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest rhythms.
- Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS.
- Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until the return of spontaneous circulation.
- Recognize stroke and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and provide effective initial care.
- Understand the impact of effective team dynamics on overall team performance.
- Understand and perform defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing.
- Successfully answer the Theory questions and pass the skills test by demonstrating competency in Adult High Quality BLS, Airway Management, Megacode testing and Team Dynamics.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
It is mandatory for all ACLS participants to have:
- Valid BLS Certification.
- Should have studied the ACLS manual.
- Knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation for core ACLS rhythms.
- Basic Knowledge of airway management.
- Basic ACLS drugs and pharmacology knowledge.
- Effective resuscitation team concepts.
COURSE FEE (ACLS)
| Course | New | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| JMT-ACT Certified ACLS | Rs. 4000/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| AHA Certified ACLS | Rs. 9000/- | Rs. 9000/- |
COURSE MATERIALS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Manual
COURSE DURATION
2 Days
WRITTEN / SKILLS TESTING
Required for issuing card
CERTIFICATION
ACLS Provider Certificate & Card – Validity 2 years
Note – AHA Certified Courses
Precourse Self-Assessment is Mandatory on the Student Website: eLearning.heart.org/courses. Students should print their Certificate of Completion and Score Report and bring it when they come for the course.