ACLS RENEWAL + BLS

ACLS Renewal Course AND BLS Course Topics

 Topics covered in the ACLS course include:

 

• Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support reflected in the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag valve device, and the use of an AED.

• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest

• Recognition and early management of post cardiac arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia

• Airway management

• Related pharmacology

• Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke

• Effective communication as member and leader of a resuscitation team

 

Topics covered in the BLS course include: 

 

• Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care

• Critical Concepts of high-quality CPR

• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival

• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants

• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants

• Differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques

• Bag-mask ventilation techniques for adults, children, and infants

• Rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants

• Relief of choking for adults, children, and infants

• An introduction on how to perform CPR with an advanced airway

 

How should I prepare for the course?

You are strongly encouraged to review the ACLS student manual prior to the course, complete your Pre-course work, and also take the self-assessment test.  The Pre-course work and self-assessment test can be accessed through the internet as follows:  ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work | AHA eLearning (heart.org)

 

What is the minimum score to pass the written examination?

The current ACLS test has 50 multiple choice questions, and the minimum passing score is 84%.

 

I have difficulty reading rhythm strips. Will I still be able to pass the class?

Yes, there is no need to take an EKG course prior to ACLS our instructors will provide you with easy-to-understand ways to read rhythm strips during the course.

 

Does everyone have to be the team leader during the mega code testing?

Yes, however as the team leader that simply means you are coordinating the scenario with your team being able to assist you during the mega code.

 

Where can I buy an ACLS Student Manual?

AHA books can be purchased at ACLS Provider Manual | AHA (heart.org)