Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training – Course Description
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is an advanced course designed for healthcare professionals who respond to cardiac emergencies and need to manage cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening medical conditions. ACLS training equips participants with the skills and knowledge to provide critical interventions and improve patient outcomes. Here’s an outline of what ACLS training typically covers:
Certificate
Participants will receive an ACLS certification, valid for 2 years (based on training partner or governing body).
Course Length
Provider Course
- 2 Days (12–16 Hours)
Refresher Course
- 1 Day (6–8 Hours)
Module 1: Basic Life Support Review
- Adult CPR
- Team CPR
- AED Operation
- Compression Quality
Module 2: Airway Management
- Bag Valve Mask Ventilation
- Oropharyngeal Airway
- Nasopharyngeal Airway
- Supraglottic Airway
- Endotracheal Intubation
Module 3: Cardiac Rhythm Recognition
Shockable Rhythms
- Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
- Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (pVT)
Non-Shockable Rhythms
- Asystole
- Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
Module 4: Defibrillation and Cardioversion
- AED Usage
- Manual Defibrillation
- Synchronized Cardioversion
- Transcutaneous Pacing
Module 5: ACLS Algorithms
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
Bradycardia Algorithm
- Atropine
- Transcutaneous Pacing
- Dopamine Infusion
- Epinephrine Infusion
Tachycardia Algorithm
- Stable Tachycardia
- Unstable Tachycardia
- Cardioversion
Module 6: Pharmacology
Drugs Covered
| Drug | Indication |
|---|---|
| Epinephrine | Cardiac Arrest |
| Amiodarone | VF/pVT |
| Lidocaine | Ventricular Arrhythmias |
| Atropine | Bradycardia |
| Adenosine | SVT |
| Dopamine | Shock |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Torsades de Pointes |
Module 7: Stroke Management
- FAST Assessment
- Stroke Recognition
- Emergency Response
- Stroke Team Activation
Module 8: Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Chest Pain Assessment
- ECG Recognition
- STEMI Identification
- Initial Management
Practical Skill Stations
CPR Station
- Adult CPR Manikin
- Real-time Feedback Device
Airway Station
- Airway Trainer
- Intubation Head
- BVM Ventilation
Defibrillation Station
- AED Trainer
- Manual Defibrillator Simulator
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
