Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Introduction

This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

This course enables healthcare professionals to direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.

Course Content

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team.
• CPR Coach

Training methods

• Face to Face sessions with a duration of approximately 16 hours (2 days)
• Video assisted teaching and learning system
• simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation
• group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Assessment

• Theory exam consists of 50 MCQs
• Practical assessment

Certificate

Candidates successfully completed the course requirement will get the certificate from American heart Association

Validity of Certificate

Two years from the date of course completion

Renewal

Renewal of the course is permitted as per the guidelines