ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) PROVIDER COURSE

The AHA’s ACLS provider course covers comprehensive emergency cardiac care, including recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The goal of this course is to improve outcomes for adult patients of cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies through early recognition and interventions by high-performing teams.

• Who should take this course?
  Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and others as required by their employers.

• Course Duration:
  • ACLS Provider Course: 2.5 days
  • ACLS Provider Renewal: 1.5 days
    *** ACLS Provider Renewal is for participants who still have a valid AHA’s ACLS card in their possession on the day of the class.

• Material: AHA’s ACLS Provider Manual eBook

• Course content
  • High-quality BLS, including early chest compressions and early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory arrest, acute coronary syndromes (ACS), stroke, bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias and cardiac arrest until termination of resusciatation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
  • Evaluation of resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a high-performing team.

• Language used in the course:

Bilingual in English and Vietnamese with all teaching materials and videos in English. Interpretation support for those who are in need.

• Number of trainees per course: 12 (maximum 14)
• Certification: After completing a written and practical test, participants will receive an AHA ACLS provider certificate with 2-year validity.

ACLS Course Brochure | Tờ rơi khóa ACLS

Note: 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 charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.