ACLS Provider Course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS), emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. The hands-on instruction and simulated cases in this advanced course are designed to help enhance their skills in the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.

This is the International English version of the ACLS Course. The training materials have been adapted to include metric units of measure and other references that apply to students outside the U.S. and Canada.

Audiencia

Designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Entre los profesionales de la salud se incluyen el personal experto en respuesta a emergencias, medicina de urgencias, cuidados intensivos y personal a cargo de unidades de cuidados críticos, como médicos, enfermeros y paramédicos, además de otras personas que necesitan presentar una tarjeta de finalización de curso de ACLS como requisito laboral o de otro tipo.

Content and Modules

Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
Recognize and perform early management of respiratory arrest
Discuss early recognition and management of ACS and stroke, including appropriate disposition
Recognize and perform early management of bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
Recognize and perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care
Diseñar la manera efectiva de transmitir información como miembro o líder de un equipo de alto rendimiento
Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team
Reconocer la incidencia de la dinámica del equipo sobre el desempeño general del equipo
Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve patient outcomes
Definir sistemas de atención

Course Completion Card Type

American Heart Association ACLS course completion card, valid for 2 years.