The ACLS Provider
Course is designed to
teach providers the knowledge
and skills needed to
evaluate and manage the
first 10 minutes of an adult
VF/VT arrest. Students are
expected to learn to manage
10 core ACLS cases:
respiratory emergency,
4 types of cardiac arrest
(simple VF/VT, complex
VF/VT, PEA, and asystole),
4 types of prearrest
emergencies (bradycardia,
stable tachycardia,
unstable tachycardia, and
acute coronary syndromes),
and stroke.
Cost:
$75
Cost includes:
Class instruction, registration fee, and certification card. Does not include student manual.
Length:
6 Hours 15 minutes with breaks.
Audience:
Emergency, intensive
care, or critical care
personnel; emergency
medical providers such
as physicians, nurses,
EMTs, paramedics,
respiratory therapists;
and other professionals
who may need to
respond to a cardiovascular
emergency
Requirements:
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Card
ACLS Provider Manual:
https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual
Disclaimer:
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the association.