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Health Professionals Educational Opportunities BLS, ACLS and PALS Classes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Provider Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Provider Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course Description
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length
Renewal / Retrain – 8 contact hours
Initial Provider – 16 contact hours
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Student Materials
- ACLS Provider Manual
- ACLS Online Pre-test
- ACLS Precourse Checklist
- ACLS Pocket Reference Cards
Card Type
Course completion
Written/Skills Exam
Required for completion card
Training Schedules
ACLS Renewal / Retrain schedule for 2012 (click here).
ACLS Initial Provider schedule for 2012 (click here).
To register: Registration Request Form (click here)
To find out more information email: acls@utmck.edu
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. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA materials, do not represent income to the association.