HLTH3005 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP)

Course Description

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP) provides seasoned ALS providers the opportunity to both re-certify their ACLS provider cards as well as experience interactive case-based learning and discussion with peers on cardiovascular, pharmacology, toxicology, metabolic, and other special topics beyond the "usual" ACLS refresher. Participants will complete on-line testing before coming into class.

8-hour classroom

Learner Outcomes

• Apply the expanded systematic approach (ACLS-EP Survey) to patient assessment, evaluation and management
• Expand knowledge of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, and metabolic emergencies, and their management
• Prioritize assessments and interventions for post-cardiac arrest care
• Elaborate current trends in clinical pharmacology and toxicology
• Perform high-performance CPR and other key BCLS and ACLS skills
• Practice effective communication within a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

Notes

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