ASHI ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. ASHI’s ACLS training program conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

Prerequisites

All individuals who participate in an ASHI 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

Required For Successful Completion (Certification)

Written Evaluation :  Required For All Students

Performance Evaluation :

Working in a team setting, competently direct the initial emergency care (including mechanical, pharmacological, and electrical therapy where applicable) for each of the following situations:

High-quality BLS (CPR/AED)

Respiratory arrest

Cardiac rhythm management including pulseless VT/VF and two other rhythms

Certificate will be issued only after successful completion of all evaluations

Course Content

Key changes in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), reflecting the 2015 AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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

Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest

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

Airway management

Related pharmacology

Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke

Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics

Features

Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation

Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency

Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Certification

Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of skills competency in all learning stations and passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, a Megacode test and a written test, students receive an ASHI ACLS Course Completion Certificate and Card , valid for two years.