Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training

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

DrugIndication
EpinephrineCardiac Arrest
AmiodaroneVF/pVT
LidocaineVentricular Arrhythmias
AtropineBradycardia
AdenosineSVT
DopamineShock
Magnesium SulfateTorsades 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

Class Delivery Types
Traditional Classroom
Blended Learning with In-Person, Instructor-Led Skills Session
Remote Skills Verification (RSV)

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