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This one-day course uses the current American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) curriculum for the emergency evaluation and management of adult patients. The course will focus on the ACLS provider curriculum and certification. The course includes lectures, skills stations, and interactive case-based sessions. Upon successful completion of skills testing and a written exam, the participant will be issued an ACLS provider card. Pre-course preparation is necessary, and study materials will be provided.

1. Administer advanced cardiac life support, participant recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest; recognition of early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia; airway management and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke;
2. Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance; and
3. Demonstrate hands-on skills and complete a written exam to receive two year American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification.