Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
ACLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association for health care providers who are involved in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital. Through this course, providers will enhance their skills in the management and treatment of an adult victim of cardiac arrest and any other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
After completing this course, you will have learned:
- Basic Life Support
- Airway/Intubation
- Emergency Cardiac Drugs
- Algorithms
- Rhythm Identification
- Mega Code
The material will be covered in small group lectures, demonstrations, evaluation of case-based scenarios, and practice.
Manuals
REQUIRED
AHA® ACLS Provider Manual
(Product #20-1106)
OPTIONAL
AHA® Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care
(Product #20-1100)
Course Information
Why course is right for you?
ACLS Provider
A two-day course designed for the health care provider who has never attended an ACLS course.
ACLS Renewal
A one-day course for the health care provider who has a solid understanding of the ACLS Provider content.
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 for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to AHA.