Overview
The American Heart Association’s (ACLS) course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills while emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. The science and education is based on the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). For those who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, understanding ACLS pharmacology; and who regularly lead or participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest, or postarrest patients. Students are required to bring a current edition provider manual to class. Course includes online learning and in-person skills evaluation. Certification cards are issued upon completion of the course and are valid for two years.
What Will You Learn?
According to the American Heart Association, you will learn the following in the ACLS course:
- Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, 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 ACS and stroke
- Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Late Policy
Students must contact the instructor prior to arriving late for any scheduled course. The courses have a required length and must begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please note that any student who is late for a scheduled course will be subject to the refund/rescheduling policy and may forfeit their course payment and fees.
Payments/Refunds
All payments for courses are non-refundable and must be made prior to confirming the course.* Students who need to reschedule a certification course must adhere to the rescheduling policy. Any student who arrives late for their scheduled course may have their course cancelled without refund, unless a late arrival is permitted by the instructor. It is advised to contact the instructor prior to the scheduled course time, once the student is aware of the potential late arrival. Students may still be eligible to complete their course in circumstances of late arrivals due to unforeseen circumstances or emergency situations.
*Refunds will only be issued in the rare event that the instructor must cancel the course.
Rescheduling
Students must arrive on time for scheduled courses to avoid forfeiting the course payment and fees. In cases of emergencies, it is advised for students to contact the instructor prior to the scheduled course time. A one-time rescheduling pass may be available for those who are experiencing an emergency and/or are unable to make their course. Please contact the instructor if there is an issue that will cause you to be late for your course. Rescheduling more than once is not permitted and all courses are non-refundable.
Still Have Questions?
Email: Contact@cprchica.com.
Phone: (336) 327- 7215
Note: Discounted rates per student may be available for larger group requests. Contact us by email or phone to request a quote.