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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

American Heart Association (AHA) Certification Course

ACLS COURSE OPTIONS

Upon successful course completion an official 2-year AHA ACLS provider eCard is issued.

ACLS Provider [1-1/2 Day]

  • This course is for those who do not have a current ACLS card, or prefer to take the full course 

  • Course Fee: $275 | Fee w/ Book: Rental $303 | New $333 | Used $313 | eBook AHA online bookstore

ACLS Renewal [1 Day]

  • This course is for those that have a current ACLS card

  • Course Fee: $195| Fee w/ Book: Rental $218 | New $253 | Used $233 | eBook AHA online bookstore

ACLS Provider & Renewal Course Prerequisites

  • Participants need to bring their copy of the ACLS Provider Manual

  • Participants must complete the pre-test with a minimum score of 70% and submit a copy of their test score sheet prior to class (the test can be taken more than once).

  • We are not allowed to admit anyone without a current ACLS Provider Manual or a pre-test score less than 70%

  • Update/Renewal -- Attendees must send a copy of their unexpired AHA ACLS card prior to class to be admitted

Heartcode® ACLS Online & 1/2 Day Skills Session

  • This course combines online self-study by completing the AHA didactic & simulations online, followed by a skills session with an AHA instructor

  • Can be taken by professionals with or without a current ACLS card

  • Course Fee: $135 (must purchase & complete AHA online Heartcode course prior to skills sessions)

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Heartcode Course Requirements & Prerequisites

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  • Obtain Heartcode ACLS access key(s) from AHA’s online store

  • Online part must be completed prior to scheduled class, includes written exam

  • Certificate of completion for online part required to attend skills checkoff, must submit prior to skills session

  • Attend live skills session with an ACLS instructor

    • Review and practice as needed

    • CPR/AED, bag-mask ventilation & megacode

  • Three skill tests

    • Manage respiratory arrest with airway & ventilation skills

    • 1-Rescuer CPR/AED

    • Manage megacode scenario as team leader

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ACLS COURSE CONTENT

  • 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

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