Bystander First AidCPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, ACLS, PALS.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Includes BLS Certification
Official certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
Offered Tuesday/Saturday
FORMAT: BLENDED. Two FREE online components must be completed prior to class. Classroom is dedicated to practicing scenarios, algorithms, skills, and testing. The student is expected to invest in a significant amount of studying prior to class.
PRICE: $160; includes BLS check-off.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS.
ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY - doors lock AT class start time
WAIVER: All students will sign a waiver acknowledging they understand the proficiency requirements listed on this page, below. Please review this page entirely before registration.
SCHEDULE: schedule is on the next page. Classes are typically offered Tuesdays and Saturdays.
PRIOR TO CLASS
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED ONLINE WORK: Start your free online work now (~4 hours). This must be completed prior to class.
BOOK REQUIREMENT: STUDY your provider manual and BRING it to class.
REVIEW CLASS REQUIREMENTS: Study the "In-Person Proficiency Requirements" below. Class is designed to review your knowledge, not introduce new concepts. Inadequate preparation often results in additional remediation/rescheduling.
REQUIRED ONLINE WORK
FREE
THIS IS A BLENDED CLASS
The online modules are free. Do not purchase a HeartCode module.
Expect to spend about 4 hours on them, in addition to additional studying/preparation.
Complete these TWO online components:
1) PreCourse Self Assessment (50 question quiz); this unlocks the following module:
2) PreCourse Work/Videos
Completion of both these modules will generate a PreCourse Preparation Certificate (see example).
Email your certificate to CPRmobile.me@gmail.com prior to class.
AHA BOOK REQUIREMENT
The AHA states that all students must have a 2020 AHA PALS Provider manual available prior to, during, and after class.
STUDY your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual.
Refer to the Appendix in your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual for specific testing criteria.
BRING your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual to class.
Email CPRmobile.me@gmail.com for a provider manual or click "Shop AHA" to buy a book from AHA. Most students prefer a printed manual over the ebook.
IN-PERSON PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of the student's actual scope of practice, all students must demonstrate proficiency in the following topics:
TEAM LEADER: Successful team leader during a resuscitation attempt
TEAM MEMBER: Successful team member during a resuscitation attempt
STABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable bradycardia
UNSTABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable bradycardia, including transcutaneous pacing
STABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable tachycardia
UNSTABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable tachycardia, including synchronized cardioversion
CARDIAC ARREST: Recognition and management of Cardiac Arrest
ROSC: Recognition and management of ROSC
RESPIRATORY FAILURE: Recognition and management of Respiratory Failure
RESPIRATORY ARREST: Recognition and management of Respiratory Arrest
STEMI: Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) due to a STEMI; RECOGNIZE a STEMI on an EKG.
MANUAL DEFIBRILLATION: Rapid manual defibrillation for shockable rhythms. Focus on rapidly identifying and differentiating between Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Torsades de Pointes, PEA, and Asystole
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Pharmacological interventions. Focus on epinephrine, lidocaine, amiodarone, adenosine, and atropine. Know your bolus and infusion dosages and rates, indications, and contraindications
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT: Basic Airway Management (NPA/OPA/BVM): state indications, contraindications, and demonstrate correct insertion
EXAM: Score >84% on a 50 question exam
Know your algorithms, rhythms, and medications PRIOR to class.
Know you indications for synchronized cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing PRIOR to class.
Download these requirements and thoroughly review them.
If students come to class without sufficient preparation, they will not complete class and will need to schedule another class.
REMEDIATION
Insufficient self-preparation often results in the need for remediation. If the student is not able to demonstrate proficiency by the AHA standards, the student will not be issued a certification and there will be no refund. The instructor will provide the student a checklist of proficiency criteria that need remediation.
The student is expected to self-study for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to attempting another class.
The student must re-complete both online components.
The student can remediate for free (one time) if they are willing to be put on a waiting list (class is capped at 4 students). If they want a guaranteed seat, they will need to resubmit payment.
If the student cannot demonstrate proficiency after a free remediation session, they will need to resubmit payment for another class.
Ready to Register?
ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY - late arrivals will need to reschedule (doors lock at the start of class)
By registering, students acknowledge that they have reviewed all pre-requisites/proficiency requirements listed on this page.