The American Heart Association® ACLS Provider Course was developed as a means of training healthcare
providers who may be required to resuscitate adults. It
focuses on recognition and initial care of unstable
adult patients, and it also provides training in the
management of adults who have already suffered arrest.
Designed for healthcare providers who either direct
or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary
arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Through
didactic instruction and active participation in
simulated cases, students will enhance their skills
in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary
arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary
syndromes (ACS).
Each participant is expected to have
reviewed the information in the ACLS Textbook prior to the course.
Complete the self-assessment modules on the
AHA Student Website and identify any gaps in
your knowledge, and remediate those gaps by
studying the applicable content in the ACLS
Provider Manual or other supplementary
resources.
Participants who attend the course must have the
basic knowledge and skills to participate
actively with the instructor and other students.
In most cases, no time will be spent on rhythm
interpretation skills and/or pharmacology during
the course. This information should be reviewed
prior to attending the course.
ACLS participants are
strongly encouraged to have a current Basic
Life Support card, or at least true proficiency in BLS when attending
our 1-day Provider/Renewal course, though this is not required to attend the class. Participants will be
required to demonstrate proficiency in BLS CPR
skills repeatedly during the course.
Our 1-dayProvider/Renewal ACLS course is for the first time or renewal
attendee who has experience in caring for the cardiac arrest adult patient. Less time is
spent in the practice settings and more emphasis is placed on pre-course knowledge and
experience.
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