EMS 1203 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of a hospital. In this course students will enhance their skills in the treatment of arrest and peri-arrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated cardiopulmonary cases. The goal of the ACLS provider Course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and Current EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Physician (MD, DO), or Physician's Assistant (PA) license. Other allied health professions with approval of EMS Program Coordinator, and a basic understanding of ECG recognition is required.
Prerequisite
This course is part of a Limited Admissions Program; registration in this course requires admission to the program -Must be completed prior to taking this course.