ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Target Population: Medical, dental, nursing or other healthcare professionals whose daily occupation demands cardiac life support training and proficiency in ACLS. Objectives: By course completion, participants are expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndromes; demonstrate the use of various airway and oxygen adjuncts; identify methods for airway control and optimum ventilation (including endotracheal intubation) during cardiac arrest.  In addition, participants are required to describe the indications, precautions and proper use of electrical therapy devices (including AED and external pacemaker); identify normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms; utilize cardiovascular pharmacological agents; demonstrate one and two-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction in an adult. Course Description: The course follows the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and the designated core material is covered.  Course length is two days.  Ten cardiology simulation scenarios covering the essentials of ACLS are presented in small group teaching stations using task trainers, cardiology simulator and full-body ACLS simulator.  Additional special cases essential to cardiology training such as pulmonary edema, hypotension, and shock are presented in accordance to the needs of the group.  Participants who demonstrate the written knowledge and practical skills are required to manage and treat a cardiovascular emergency will receive a certificate of successful completion.