ACLS Online & Skills Session

HeartCode® ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a blended learning course which includes a combination of eLearning, in which the student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner on the computer, followed by a hands-on session at our AHA authorized training facility. With this hybrid course, the student receives the same certification card as with the traditional classroom course. A textbook is not required with this course, since the material is included with the online portion of the course.
Part 1: Online course at your convenience (approximately 4-8 hours)
Part 2: Skills Session at our facility, where the student will practice and demonstrate proficiency (approximately 2 hours)
Select here if you already have access to the online course and need to complete the Part 2 Skills Session

Course Description

HeartCode® ACLS is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. Students will be presented with a team dynamics lesson and 10 In-hospital patient cases, including a BLS case and 2 megacode cases. The cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. There are a variety of additional videos included with the course to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of the patient cases. Students will complete the exam online.

Course Content

• Latest American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• Important changes in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
• Foundation CPR/BLS lifesaving skills, with an emphasis on high-quality, continuous compressions and proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Basic and advanced airway management procedures
• Team dynamics
• Systems of care
• Emergency interventions and algorithms
• ACLS related pharmacology
• Recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke (CVA)
• Post-cardiac-arrest care
• ACLS Study Guide

Intended Audience

• This AHA approved course is intended primarily for nurses, physicians, paramedics and other providers whose clinical duties include participation in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and caring for patients pre-hospital and acute care settings.
• This course satisfies the requirement for providers in need of completing the ACLS Initial Provider Certification or ACLS Recertification/Renewal/Update course.

Course Completion

Location

San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, California: 10200 Sepulveda Blvd #160, Mission Hills, CA 91345