Course Description:
The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts, proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of cardiac-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
The ACLS American Heart Association Course follows the new 2010 guidelines.
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Prerequisite for ACLS Original:
BLS Provider Card preferred, knowledge of dysrhythmias, and pharmacology needed.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal Course:
A one-day program designed to update and renew ACLS Provider knowledge.
Prerequisite for ACLS renewal:
Providers who intend to take a renewal course must show a current ACLS Provider card as entrance into a renewal course.
Written and skills examinations are required for a course completion card for original and renewal courses.
Registration Information:
All ACLS Original and Renewal Courses will be on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is required at least 2 weeks in advance.
If you do not see a date that fits your needs, please call and let’s work something out!
Original Course Dates for 2012, this is a 2 day course - Cost $285.00
March 08 & 15, 2012
June 07 & 14, 2012
September 06 & 13, 2012
November 01 & 08, 2012
Renewal Course Dates for 2012 - Cost $175.00
March 22, 2012
June 21, 2012
September 20, 2012
November 15, 2012
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More Information:
Cathy Cotroneo
Administrative Assistant
(718) 990-8436
cotronec@stjohns.edu
We do reserve the right to revise tuition and fees without prior notice if it becomes necessary