Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ACLS on Vancouver Island

The advanced resuscitation program designed  to improve outcomes for adult patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency.

Prerequisites

Materials

Welcome to ACLS on Vancouver Island!

In this ACLS course on Vancouver Island, 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
  • ACLS on Vancouver Island saves you time and travel expense!
  • 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

    Our ACLS Provider course will help you to develop skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated situations that mirror real-life cardiac-related emergencies in your work life.

    Duration: 14 hrs, Certification length: 2 years

    ACLS Renewal

    Our ACLS Provider Renewal course tests and strengthens your high-level skills and knowledge involving core ACLS concepts in simulated, cardiac-related emergency situations to help you in your practice. In this concentrated course, your proficiency will be evaluated in high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and more.

    Duration: 8 hrs, Certification length: 2 years

    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

    Our ACLS Provider course will help you to develop skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated situations that mirror real-life cardiac-related emergencies in your work life.

    Duration: Self-paced online & 10 hrs in class, Certification length: 2 years

    ACLS Blended Renewal

    Our ACLS Provider Renewal course tests and strengthens your high-level skills and knowledge involving core ACLS concepts in simulated, cardiac-related emergency situations to help you in your practice. In this concentrated course, your proficiency will be evaluated in high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and more.

    Duration: Self-paced online & 6 hrs in class, Certification length: 2 years

    CME/CPD Credits & Accreditation

     

    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

    All Heart & Stroke ACLS courses are eligible for two (2) credits per hour under Section 2 of the MOC Program as “Traineeships.”

    College of Family Physicians of Canada

    Heart & Stroke ACLS Provider and Provider Renewal courses (but not Experienced Provider) are eligible for two Mainpro+ Certified credits per hour.

    Other Colleges / Regulatory Bodies

    All 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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    At North Coast CME, we are working to support local businesses with affordable, customized programs that meet the needs of the business and the staff. We have delivered programs to primary care groups, dental clinics, hospitals, medical clinics, service groups, local industry and school classrooms!  We can bring the programs to you at a time and location that suits you and we can even tailor and develop programs that are specific to your requirements.

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    North Coast is here to provide you with the qualifications that you need to go to work. ACLS, First Aid, BLS and more.

    Saving Time and Money

    By learning locally you can save money and travel time. Regularly scheduled classes mean that you can get back to work sooner.

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