Courses

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Description

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Through didactic instruction and active participation in simulated cases, the participant will enhance their skills in the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR.

Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

We follow the 2020 American Health Association Guidelines for CPR & ECC. These guidelines are based on the most current and comprehensive review of resuscitation science, systems, protocols, and education.

Pre-requisite for the course:

• Valid BLS license

What does this course teach?

• Reviving 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.

Learning Objectives:

After completing the ACLS Course, students should be able to

• Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
• Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating old automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• Recognize and perform initial management of respiratory arrest
• Discuss early recognition and management of ACS and stroke, including appropriate disposition
• Recognize and perform early management of Bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmia’s that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcomes
• Recognize and perform initial management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
• Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
• Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team
• Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
• Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve patient outcomes.
• Define systems of care

Upcoming Sessions

Course Duration: 

2 Days (13-15 Hours)

Teaching Methodology:

• Skills are taught using AHA’s research-proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows instructors to observe, provide feedback and guide the acquisition of skills.
• Ideal for professionals who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor while learning skills.
• Each person receives the highest quality course material, access provided online to supplement their e-learning (Following current COVID-19 protocols).
• Skills practice and testing during the course to ensure competency while performing skills.

Target Audience

Is ideally designed for all Healthcare professionals including, but not limited to: 

• Physicians 
• Dentists
• Dental Assistants
• Nurses
• Physiotherapists
• Pharmacists
• Occupational Therapists
• Paramedics 
• Emergency Medical Technicians 
• Respiratory Therapists
• Laboratory professionals
• Allied healthcare professionals

Certification

• Certification from the American Heart Association provided via email
• Certificate of Course completion provided by Eduscope International
• CME points are accredited by the Dubai Health Authority, provided after course completion by Eduscope International

Accreditation & Licenses

• American Heart Association (AHA)
• Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS)
• Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
• Accredited by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Approved by MOH, DHCR and HAAD