Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The advanced resuscitation program designed to improve outcomes for adult patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency.
Prerequisites
- Current Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certificate; and
- ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%)
Materials
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual: RE5610E (print or ebook); and
- 2020 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers: RE0130E (Print Only)
In this course, you will practice hands-on learning that builds on your Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, teaches you when and how to use the latest treatment recommendations for your patients, and takes your skills as an advanced healthcare provider to the next level.
In ACLS you can expect to learn:
- Airway management
- Science of resuscitation
- Systems of care
- Systematic approach
- Signs of deterioration
- Acute coronary syndromes
- Acute Stroke
- High performance teams
- Cardiac arrest
- Post cardiac arrest care
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
Features
- Reflects the most recent science from the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and adapted for Canada’s unique clinical health care practice, pharmacology and systems of care.
- Supports a variety of learning styles with two proven learning formats, including a blended format that allows students to learn at their own pace online and receive focused skills training in-person.
- Incorporates use of feedback devices, proven to improve learning and skills mastery, into the programming during in-person practice and testing.
- Reinforces the importance of direct hands-on practice and coaching in acquiring and elevating skills proficiency.
- Emphasizes the critical importance of high-quality CPR, including coordinated team dynamics.
- Provides engaging video-based content with real world scenarios.
Before ACLS
Here is what you are expected to know before taking this class:
For you to achieve the best possible learning outcomes from our ACLS Provider course, you will need to possess clinical skills, knowledge and proficiency in:
- High-quality BLS
- Recognition of common cardiac ECG rhythms
- Effective management of airways and use of adjuncts
- Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology
- Practical management of complex cases
- High-performance team skills
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Course Delivery
Instructor led (in-class)
Some students prefer an entirely, in-person learning experience. Our traditional, beginning-to-end instructor-led courses meet these learning needs and offer a valuable learning experience.
ACLS Provider
ACLS Renewal
Blended (online & in-class)
Blended learning combines the strengths of online learning and in-classroom training. Among its many qualities, ACLS Blended provides a convenient, flexible and robust option for busy health professionals and emergency responders. This option is particularly feasible when balancing the demands of working and learning are critical.
Part 1: Online: a self-paced, cognitive learning and assessment program with easy access to a rich array of resources, activities, learning videos, knowledge checks and an online exam. Once you have completed the first part of the program you will move on to the in-person portion.
Part 2: In-class: an instructor-led, classroom-based session where you will benefit from ample opportunity for hands-on skills practice, expert coaching, debriefing, team scenarios and comprehensive skills testing.
ACLS Blended Provider
ACLS Blended Renewal
CME/CPD Credits & Accreditation
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaAll Heart & Stroke ACLS courses are eligible for two (2) credits per hour under Section 2 of the MOC Program as “Traineeships.” |
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College of Family Physicians of CanadaHeart & Stroke ACLS Provider and Provider Renewal courses (but not Experienced Provider) are eligible for two Mainpro+ Certified credits per hour. |
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Other Colleges / Regulatory BodiesAll Heart & Stroke ACLS courses are recognized across Canada. We are committed to continuous assessment and accreditation. Check with your college or professional affiliation to see if this course is eligible for credits. |
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