ACLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course Detail

​ASHI ACLS is a scenario (case-based) continuing education ACLS 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. ASHI’s ACLS training program conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

​Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

​Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Prerequisites

All individuals who participate in an ASHI ACLS class must be previously trained, skill 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.

Class Configurations

Max student to instructor ratio: 10 to 1

Important Considerations

Recognized certification period: Up to 2 years

Recommended time to complete:

  • Initial training 4-5 hours

  • Renewal training: less that initial instructional time

  • Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.

Required for Successful Completion

Written Evaluation

Required

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:

  1. High-quality BLS (CPR/AED)

  2. Respiratory arrest

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

Continuing Education

Continuing Education hours through the EMS Training Institute of NEPA, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services