Course Details
Course Overview
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Building upon the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS), this course emphasizes the importance of early recognition, high-quality CPR, effective team dynamics, and advanced interventions that improve patient outcomes.
Through instructor-led training, case-based scenarios, hands-on skills practice, and megacode testing, students will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies.
Mandatory Precourse Assignment (Approx. 3–5 Hours)
Prior to attending class, students are required to complete the assigned ACLS precourse preparation materials. These online learning modules include classroom video content and essential course concepts designed to maximize hands-on learning during the in-person session.
Instructions for accessing the precourse materials will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
ACLS Course Topics
- Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
- ACLS algorithms and systematic patient assessment
- High-quality CPR and effective ventilation techniques
- Airway management and respiratory support
- Cardiac rhythm recognition and interpretation
- Immediate post-cardiac arrest care
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) management
- Acute stroke recognition and treatment
- Pharmacology used during cardiovascular emergencies
- Team dynamics and communication during resuscitation
- BLS and ACLS surveys
- Megacode practice and testing
- Science overview and current guideline updates
- Identification and management of other life-threatening clinical situations
Need BLS Certification?
Students who also require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may add the AHA BLS Provider Online & Skills Session to their registration.
Complete the online BLS course prior to class
Print and bring their online completion certificate
Successfully complete the in-person skills evaluation
Upon successful completion, students will receive their official American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.
Course Information
- Instructor-led classroom training
- Hands-on skills practice and testing
- Megacode evaluation
- Written examination
- American Heart Association certification upon successful completion