ACLS Provider

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, emphasizing the importance of high-quality CPR and advanced interventions to improve outcomes for adult patients experiencing cardiovascular emergencies.

Who Should Take the ACLS Course?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either manage or participate in the care of patients during cardiopulmonary emergencies. The target audience includes:

♡Physicians

♡Nurses

♡Paramedics

♡Emergency responders

♡Respiratory therapists

♡Other professionals involved in emergency response teams or critical care units

♡Essentially, anyone who may need to respond to cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, or other cardiovascular emergencies in a clinical setting will benefit from the ACLS course.

What the Course Teaches

The AHA ACLS course focuses on a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge necessary for managing and treating cardiovascular emergencies. Key areas of learning include:

♡Advanced airway management (including intubation techniques)

♡Cardiac arrest management and post-cardiac arrest care

♡Effective communication and teamwork during emergency scenarios

♡Recognition and management of respiratory and cardiac arrest

♡Handling of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke care

♡Early recognition and intervention for arrhythmias, including pharmacological and electrical therapies

♡Using BLS alongside advanced skills like defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion

♡Application of the systematic approach to patient care (assessment and management using the AHA ACLS algorithms)

♡ Teaches participants how to rapidly assess, recognize, and manage patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency, ensuring a systematic, team-oriented response.

♡By the end of the course, learners will have the confidence to handle critical situations and will be eligible to receive an AHA ACLS certification, which is often a requirement in many clinical roles.