Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Initial and Recertification Provider Courses 2022
Dec 31–Dec 19, 2022 Closed Medicine Nursing
Description
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Recertification Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in resuscitation of a patient, in or out of the hospital setting. The goal of the ACLS Provider course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergency. Students will practice the application of these and other skills in simulated cases, and will practice both team leader and team member roles.
Pre-requisite
Before the course, complete the mandatory Precourse Self-Assessment modules on the American Heart Association e-learning site.Online registration is available on the blue "register" tab above for the Provider Recertification Course.
Need to get the Initial ACLS Certification
The following 2-step training is also available!Part 1: Online eLearning Course
Link to the American Heart Association
Fee: $151.00, payable to AHA
Course takes approximately 6-7 hours.
Print your certificate of completion and bring it with you to your appointment.
Part 2 & 3: Skill Check & Testing
Fee: $95.00
Follow this link to register for Skills Practice & Testing.
Discount code for MAHEC employees for Part 2 & 3 only
Bring your certificate of completion to your appointment.
The following 2-step training is also available!Part 1: Online eLearning Course
Link to the American Heart Association
Fee: $151.00, payable to AHA
Course takes approximately 6-7 hours.
Print your certificate of completion and bring it with you to your appointment.
Part 2 & 3: Skill Check & Testing
Fee: $95.00
Follow this link to register for Skills Practice & Testing.
Discount code for MAHEC employees for Part 2 & 3 only
Bring your certificate of completion to your appointment.
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.
Target Audience
Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pre-hospital emergency personnel, respiratory therapists, dentists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency
Objectives
- Recognize early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
- 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 the return of spontaneous circulation, transfer of care, or termination of resuscitation
- Identify ischemic chest pain and treatment strategies
- Expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes
- Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke and what effective initial care and transfer criteria needed to reduce disability and death
Faculty
- Ronnie C. Metcalf, EdD, RN, ONC
- Katherine Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN
- Tonja G. Schroder, MSN, RN, CPN
Brochure / Registration Form
