HEARTCODE-ACLS

Course Description

HeartCode ACLS is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real-time to a learner’s performance. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches ACLS knowledge and skills. 

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. 

What Does This Course Teach?

Topics covered in this course are:

• Systems of care
• How the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
• The impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
• Effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
• Prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early AED use
• The BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessment sequences for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
• Early recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
• Early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
• Recognition and early management of respiratory arrest
• Recognition and early management of bradycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
• Recognition and early management of tachycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
• Recognition and early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
• Evaluation of 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

Course Completion:

Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.

Course Duration:

• Online Session: 4 hours
• Practical Session: 5-6 hours

Target Audience:

Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and pre-hospital settings.

• 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.

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