Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program is a scenario (case-based) continuing education course intended for trained and skilled healthcare providers who either direct or participate in cardiopulmonary emergencies and resuscitation efforts. This ACLS certification course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to enhance and refine knowledge and hands-on skill proficiency in emergency cardiovascular care. The ACLS training program has been updated to accompany the ACLS Study Guide, 6th Edition and the ACLS Ebook Study Guide, 6th Edition, published by Elsevier.
Prerequisites
All individuals who participate in an ACLS class must be previously trained, skilled, and be able to:
- Perform high-quality basic life support (BLS)
- Read and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECG)
- Understand cardiovascular pharmacology, prepare and administer essential cardiovascular medications
*Note: This course has not been reviewed/approved by MIEMSS*
