Health care professionals seeking to gain ACLS certification for the first time or whose certification has expired should register for this 2-day, in-person course.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a course developed by the American Heart Association for the training of health care providers. The ACLS Provider course emphasizes three major concepts:
- The critical importance of early high quality CPR and early defibrillation to patient survival.
- The integration of effective BLS with ACLS interventions.
- The critical importance of effective high performance team interaction, timing and communication during resuscitation.
Through instruction and active participation in simulated cases, students will enhance skills in recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post cardiac arrest care, acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndrome.
Upon successful completion, participants are issued an ACLS provider card through the American Heart Association. Provider status is valid for two years, and a renewal course is required to remain an ACLS provider.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the ACLS course the participant will be able to:
- Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
- Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use.
- Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation or transfer of care.
- Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes.
- Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.
- Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
Prerequisites
- Participants should have basic EKG interpretation and pharmacology knowledge. These are not taught in class.
- Participants must demonstrate CPR/BLS proficiency to complete the class.
- Required:
Fees
- $225 Asante employee, traveller or transfer
- $275 non-Asante participant
Accreditation - Nursing continuing education
Provider to be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider Number CEP 17823 for 16 contact hours.
Agenda
- Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Program begins promptly at 8 a.m. and will adjourn around 5 p.m.
- The two-day provider course lasts approximately 16 hours (8 hours per day) with a one-hour lunch break each day.
Location
Classes are held in the Smullin Health Education Center on the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center campus. Maps available on request.
Registration deadline
Two weeks prior to course
Enrollment is limited and registration is accepted on a first-come basis. Payment must accompany registration to be accepted. Confirmation and course information are emailed to provided address upon acceptance of application. The course will be cancelled if fewer than five students enroll.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received via email to ahaeducation@asante.org 14 calendar days before the first date of the course for refund. No refunds will be made after the 14-day date.
Americans with Disabilities Act
If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act to attend this program, please contact AHAeducation@asante.org at least one week before this course.
