Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: ACLS

Illustration of a red heart with a stethoscope and an electrocardiogram line.

ACLS is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

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    Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED

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    Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest

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    Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia

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    Airway management

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    Related pharmacology

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    Management of ACS and stroke

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    Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

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    Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an AED

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    Recognize and manage respiratory arrest

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    Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care

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