AHA101R ACLS Provider – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Renewal

AHA101R ACLS Provider – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Renewal

The audience for this renewal course includes Physicians, PA’s, Nurse practitioners, Nurses, EMS personnel, and Respiratory Therapists.

The course includes simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as the team leader. Students will learn the:

• Importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival
• Integration of effective basic life support with ACLS interventions
• Importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.

To prepare for the class students should:

• Review ACLS Pre-Course Welcome Letter sent to you
• Complete ACLS Pre-Course Self-Assessment Test found on page ii in the ACLS book and on our web site and bring to class
• Review ACLS Algorithms
• Review ACLS Pharmacology
• Review and understand Cardiac Rhythms:
  • High Degree AV Blocks
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinus Tachycardic
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Ventricular Tachycardia
  • PEA
  • Asystole
  • Bradycardia

Topics that will be covered include the following:

• Rescuer CPR, AED
• Defibrillation
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• IV/IO access
• Use of medications
• Cardioversion
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Effective resuscitation team dynamics