Read Thoroughly Prior to Registration

This is an official American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class.

1. REGISTRATION

• Provide EXACT STUDENT NAME and VALID STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS to be applied to the certification.
• An important "CLASS DETAILS" email will be sent to the student's email upon registration; please review this email immediately.
  

2. TWO REQUIRED ONLINE COMPONENTS (free)

1. Complete the AHA ACLS PreCourse Self-Assessment (50 question quiz)
2. Complete the AHA ACLS PreCourse Work/Videos. Completing the Self-Assessment unlocks this step; there is no direct URL.

Expect to spend 4 hours with the online work. Email your certificate to CPRmobile.me@gmail.com at least 1 day prior to class.

Remember, the online work is not meant to be the sole method of preparation; students are also expected to review their 2020 Provider Manual. This is an advanced class that requires more than just a few hours of studying.

3. IN-PERSON COMPONENT

• Demonstrate proficiency of all requirements listed in the Appendix of your 2020 AHA ACLS Provider Manual.
• Bring your 2020 AHA ACLS Provider manual to class.
• Arrive 10 minutes early to ensure you are not late; NO LATE ENTRY

Regardless of the student's actual scope of practice, to gain certification students must demonstrate individual 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: Recognition and 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