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.
Please call for next available classes.
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