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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course

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 small groups where case-based scenarios are presented.

Price: R4290

Description

Audience
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiac arrest and other emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. All students must have a valid AHA BLS certificate prior to attending the course.

Features
• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills, simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation.
• Hands-on class format reinforces skill proficiency.
• Classroom-based activities promote group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills.

Course Content
• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of bag-mask device and the use of an (AED).
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions Airway management & related pharmacology.
• Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke.
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team.

Certification
• For successful course completion, learners must actively participate in all case-based scenarios and must meet all current ACLS course completion requirements.
• Pass the ACLS Provider exam with a score of 84% or higher.
• Upon successful completion, learners receive an ACLS course completion card that is valid for 2 years.

Student Materials
ACLS Provider Manual, includes ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set (unless an eBook is taken) ACLS Pocket Reference Card Set (set of 2).

CEU: 30 (including 2 ethics points)
Course Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisites: Current BLS