ACLS COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
  • Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes
  • Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
  • Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
  • Recognize and initiate early management of ACS, including appropriate disposition
  • Recognize and initiate early management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
  • Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team  and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

ADVANCED CARDIAC

LIFE SUPPORT

COURSE MATERIALS







2020 Guideline Updates 

with rationale.pdf

BLS Guidelines
Pulselest Arrest 
Post Cardiac Arrest
Tachycardia 
Bradycardia 
OB
LVAD
Stroke 
Acute Coronary Syndrome
ST Elevation in relation to the ECG
Heart BLOCKS











​With the update to the new 2020 course format, there is

now additional precourse work that must be completed.

In order to be respective of your time, EHC Consulting will

not be showing videos during class.

This traditional method adds significant

time to the in class portion. 

In order to accomplish all of the objectives for the course,

you will be required to complete the precourse

assessment AND the precourse videos.

Please see the link under the Course Materials Section.​

Can I take BLS as part of my ACLS course?

According to the American Heart Association, there are a few mechanisms to obtaining BLS during ACLS.  However, this adds considerable time to a provider or renewal class.  

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  In order to obtain a  BLS card on the same day as your course:

1)  ​Students must complete the       online "Heart Code" course, 

       prior to class

 2) You must bring the Heart             Code Completion certificate

 3) After your ACLS/PALS course,       we will complete the         

     additional testing required to       receive your BLS card.

​​ALL additional skills testing will be completed

after the ACLS or PALS courses. 

Due to the additional testing required, this must be discussed prior to the class ​

COURSE SCHEDULES

Please read through your course schedule

Unless otherwise posted, these are the class times we will utilize