Advanced Cardiac 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 Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
​BLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.
Intended Audience
Certification
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Instructor-Led, Hands On Class Learning
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Instructor-Led Refresher Course​
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Blended Learning HeartCode ACLS
Course Options
Varies:
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ACLS ILT Full Course: 10.25 – 11.25 hours without breaks
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ACLS ILT Refresher Course: 6 - 7 hours without breaks
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HeartCode: The hands-on session for HeartCode ACLS will take approximately 5 – 6 hours using either Option 1 or Option 2 HeartCode Agenda.
Duration
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Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
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Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
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Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
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Airway management
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Related pharmacology
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Management of ACS and stroke
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Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Course Currriculum
Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
The ACLS Instructor-led course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
The ACLS ILT Full Course is approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes with breaks and lunch. ​​
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The ACLS ILT Refresher Course is approximately 6 - 7 hours without breaks
Instructor Led Training
Includes a series of modules (Part 1) that cover all required material in the Healthcare Provider Course. Participants complete the HCP exam online. Those who successfully complete Part 1 receive a certificate, and can take a skills validation test with an AHA instructor (and earn a course completion card).
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This course is recommended for experienced healthcare providers.
HeartCode ACLS
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