EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL TRAINING GROUP Ltd
ACLS
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2 Days
Qualification Overview
ACLS is the AHA’s two day Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course.
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response
What does this course teach?
• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
