Image related to Instructors with real-world medical emergency experience

Instructors with real-world medical emergency experience

Image related to Take your medical career to the next level

Take your medical career to the next level

Image related to Meets the strict guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association

Meets the strict guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association

Who should enroll in ACLS training? - Image related to ACLS Training

Who should enroll in ACLS training?

ACLS (or Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training is a specialized set of protocols created for medical professionals to administer to patients experiencing serious cardiac-related events. Specifically, doctors, nurses and EMT/Paramedics are required to take the course and receive certification every two years.

ACLS expands on the participant’s prior training in CPR and Basic Life Support (or BLS) needed for CPR certification. Students learn advanced skills like:

  • Defibrillation
  • IV use
  • Drug protocols
  • Intubation
  • ECG analysis

Many healthcare professionals must be trained, certified and qualified to handle and number of major emergencies involving cardiac issues like arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, especially emergency medical personnel. ACLS certification trains medical professionals to enhance their existing CPR knowledge and teaches more advanced techniques.

This course has become more popular in recent years and most hospitals require nurses and doctors to be certified. They are often prohibited from working on the floor or in the field without current certification.

Are there prerequisites to taking this course? - Image related to ACLS Training

Are there prerequisites to taking this course?

Because ACLS training involves highly advanced care techniques such as those implemented for severe trauma or cardiac arrest, the course is designed for qualified, experienced healthcare professionals. New graduates are welcome to enroll. We recommended that students be certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) before signing up for this course, but you may also take a BLS course in conjunction with ACLS training.

Where can I purchase course materials? - Image related to ACLS Training

Where can I purchase course materials?

The American Heart Association promotes knowledge and proficiency in ACLS, BLS and PALS and has developed the course materials for this class. Use of these materials does not represent sponsorship by the AHA. All materials for this course are available for purchase on the RC Health Services website located at rchealthservices.com.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “RC Health services made getting my ACLS certification quick and convenient. The course was taught by an experienced professional instructor who came from a hospital background and had real-world emergency medical experience.”

    Adam P.
    08-01-2011

  • “My recent ACLS course exceeded my expectations. I was in need of recertification and they made it easy to meet my deadline. Upon completion of the course I was awarded my AHA certification card and was back to work in the ICU the next day.”

    Pamela F.
    03-31-2013
Image related to What skills will I learn in ACLS training?

What skills will I learn in ACLS training?

  • January 14, 2016

    Published by RcHealthcare

    ACLS training is an advanced course for experienced medical care providers who have a background and training in cardiac care, including CPR and BLS certification.  This is an instructor-led class that teaches and highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and post cardiac-arrest treatment and care. Advanced study will help to improve results in complex cardiovascular, respiratory and other critical care emergencies. You will learn advanced cardiac care treatments and techniques including:

    How to apply critical thinking techniques to quickly assess, evaluate and manage treatment including pharmacology, toxicology, respiratory and metabolic cases such as

    • Cardiovascular emergency
    • Cerebrovascular emergency (stroke)
    • Respiratory and metabolic emergencies
    • Post-cardiac arrest care including administration of drugs and treatment protocols
    • Clinical pharmacology and toxicology emergencies such as poisoning and drug overdose
    • CPR
    • Communication within a resuscitation team and the impact of team dynamics on overall performance

    Students learn through active participation in case-based scenarios and classes designed to enhance their skill set in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-arrest and post-arrest cardiac patients.

Sources: