The ACLS Provider Course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) arrest. Providers are expected to learn to manage 10 core ACLS cases: a respiratory emergency, four types of cardiac arrest (simple VF/VT, complex VF/VT, PEA and asystole), four types of pre-arrest emergencies (Bradycardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia and acute coronary syndromes) and stroke.
Audience: For emergency, intensive care, or critical care healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Prerequisites:
If you are getting trained for the first time you will need to attend the two day class. Please click here to select an available provider course.
Class Preparation: Please print this class preparation letter to find out what you need before attending your class.
Course Length: one session, 8 hours
Contact Hours: none
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certification card valid for two years
Materials: ACLS 2010 Provider Student Manual
Please note: Fee does not include the cost of the manual. You will need to purchase your manual by going to *********** or calling 706-945-2681.
