ACLS
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
PUCHONG, SELANGOR
Overview
The ACLS course builds on the livesaving skills provided by the BLS curriculum, continuing to emphasise the importance of uninterrupted, high-quality CPR and introducing appropriate advanced interventions.
The course curriculum is based on the most recent American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and follows the guidance of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).
The course is aimed at healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel involved in emergency medical services.
Course Outline
- 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
Course Syllabus
Day 1
- BLS Assessment
- Introduction to ACLS
- CPR & AED
- Introduction to ACS
- Introduction to Stroke
- Introduction to Cardiac Arrest
- ACLS Rhythm Review
- ACLS Pharmacology Review
- Airway Station
- Respiratory Failure / Respiratory Arrest
Day 2
- ACLS Case: Cardiac Arrest
- ACLS Case: Bradycardia
- ACLS Case: Tachycardia
- ACLS Case: ACS
- ACLS Case: Stroke
- Megacode Practice
- Megacode Testing
- Final Exam
Course Logistics
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an internationally recognised certification from Austere & Emergency Medicine International in ACLS, valid for two years.
Recertification
Re-certification can be achieved by attending a refresher course, or by completing a portfolio of ongoing learning and taking the re-certification exam.
Enrollment
If not called for a waitlist date, your enrolment is redeemable for any open enrolment course of the same title within the following 12 months. If no course of the same title is offered within that period, your purchase will be refunded.