HeartCode ACLS
This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Description
Upon completion of the HeartCode ACLS course, the participant will have reviewed & demonstrated skills in compliance with the 2020 AHA Guidelines as follows:
- Apply Basic Life Support (BLS) assessment sequences to the adult patient for systematic evaluation
- Perform early high-quality BLS integrating early AED use
- Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
- Discuss early recognition and management of:
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Stroke
- Bradyarrhythmias and Tachyarrhythmias
- Cardiac arrest
- Immediate post-arrest care
- Evaluate resuscitation efforts during cardiac arrest
- Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance resuscitation team
- Demonstrate effective team dynamics during and post event
Prerequisites
- Basic EKG knowledge and skills
- Current AHA-issued BLS provider card
- Successful completion of AHA HeartCode ACLS Online Portion
What to do before the class
How to Access the HeartCode ACLS Online Portion, Step-By-Step:
1) Enroll on the website. Once enrollment is approved, you will receive the online modules, within 24-48 hours Please (Check inbox, clutter & junk mail)
2) After completion of the online HeartCode ACLS Online Portion, complete the "Course Survey"
3) Once the "Course Survey" is complete, print the "Certificate of Completion"
4) Please bring the printed copy of your certificate for course entry, your name must be visible
What to bring to the class
What to bring:
- Stethoscope
- RN License Number
- Current AHA-issued BLS Provider Card
- Printed AHA HeartCode ACLS Online Portion certificate of completion
- All course participants are expected to dress in appropriate clinical attire (i.e. scrubs) to participate in training scenarios
Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.