Our ACLS program presents a stress-free approach to dealing with cardiovascular emergencies - from oxygenation and airway management to AMI recognition and the nationally recognized cardiac arrest algorithms. Our teaching criteria allow more flexibility and remediation, however, students must still be familiar with the ACLS information. We strongly recommend the full course for participants not familiar with EKGs, Algorithms, and Pharmacology.

* Students must provide proof of successful completion of the online ACLS pre-test required by the AHA.
* All students are required by the AHA to bring a current ACLS textbook to class.  To purchase an ACLS textbook click here or visit the link below.

The skills involved in your ACLS check-off will focus on your BLS interventions. Your instructor will work with you to make sure you're comfortable performing the following skills: Chest compressions, Pocket-mask ventilations, Bag-mask ventilations, and Use of the AED (defibrillator).

You will be presented with an "in-hospital" adult BLS scenario so you can practice these skills in sequence. Following this opportunity to practice, your instructor will then test your skills by asking you to perform the scenario without any assistance or intervention from the instructor.  Once the adult check-off is complete, your instructor will also assess your ability to identify respiratory arrest and provide rescue breaths with a bag-mask device.

* Students must provide proof of successful completion of the AHA required, online ACLS pre-test.

* All students are required by the AHA to bring a current ACLS text book to class.  To purchase a ACLS text book click here or visit the link below.

Note: You MUST complete the online portion and bring the AHA Certificate of Completion to the skills check off. The instructor cannot perform the skills check-off unless you provide documentation of completion of the online portion of the course!