ACLS Provider/Renewal Course Description

As per the 2005 American Heart Association (AHA) guideline changes, the ACLS course has been totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of patients, whether in or out of the hospital setting.  Providers will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in the treatment of adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support (CPR) to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. 

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice skills individually, as part of a team, and as the team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. 

Proficiency in basic life support care will be required by supplying a copy of a current Healthcare Provider CPR card.

The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Pre-course Preparation

As per the new 2005 AHA guidelines all students MUST complete the following BEFORE attending the ACLS provider/renewal class.

• Complete a BLS for Healtcare Providers Course and submit a copy of the card with your registration form.
• Understand the 10 core cases in the ACLS Provider Manual.
• Understand the ACLS algorithms for the core cases in the ACLS Provider Manual.
• Complete the ACLS Self-Assessment Test on ACLS ECGs and Pharmacology on the ACLS Student CD in the ACLS Provider Manual.  This will be collected prior to the start of class.
  

All instructors are approved by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Department of Emergency Health Services.

This continuing education activity is approved by UMBC, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). 

Early registration is encouraged to ensure space availability. Class size is limited to 24 students. A copy of your current Health Care Provider CPR card MUST be submitted with your registration form.

Please check the individual registration forms for the fee.

All cancellations and request for refunds must be made in writing at least two weeks prior to the course start date. A $45.00 withdrawal fee will be charged. All tuition will be forfeited after that date. 

A $45.00 fee will be charged for any returned check.

UMBC reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of cancellation tuition will be refunded or transferred to another course date at UMBC's expense.

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