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 peri-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.
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
BCLS
Provider Card & knowledge of dysrhythmias
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/Skills Exam: Required
for completion card
Registration Information
All ACLS Original and Renewal Courses for the rest of 2008 will be
on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is
required at least 2 weeks in advance.
ACLS
Original Course Dates 2009
All classes are held on
Thursday
Program Cost $275.00
January, 08 &
15
February, 05 &
12
March, 05 &
12
April, 16 &
23
May, 07 &
14
June, 11 &
18
July, 09 &
16
August, 06 &
13
September, 10 &
17
October, 08 &
15
November, 05 &
12
ACLS Renewal Course
Dates
All classes are held on
Thursday
Program Cost
$170.00
January, 22
February, 19
March, 19
April, 30
May, 28
June, 25
July, 23
August, 20
September,
03
October, 22
November, 19
More Information
Cathy
Cotroneo
Administrative Assistant
(718) 990 8436
cotronec@stjohns.edu