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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 

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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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American Heart Association 
Overview

Gain a solid foundation in BLS and ACLS and are seeking to deepen their expertise in the management of complex cardiovascular emergencies

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

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Credential

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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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American Heart Association 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from American Heart Association
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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American Heart Association 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For healthcare professionals who have already attained proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) skills
What are the course deliverables?
  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology
  • Management of ACS and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
More about this course
  • This course is designed for healthcare professionals who have previously completed Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training and are seeking a more advanced and in-depth understanding of cardiovascular emergencies
  • This course emphasizes critical thinking, decision-making, and team dynamics in high-acuity situations

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
 at 
American Heart Association 
Curriculum

Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an AED

Recognize and manage respiratory arrest

Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
 at 
American Heart Association 
Entry Requirements

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