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Adevelop the skills, teamwork,and organisation
necessary to effectively manage all cardiac emergencies.

ACLS training has been clearly demonstrated toreduce the morbidity and mortality
associated withheart disease and specifically that of the most critical of emergencies,
cardiac arrest.

ACLS provider training is essential for all critical care healthcare professionals
involved in the provision of emergency cardiac care..

 
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COURSE DETAILS
 
 

TARGET AUDIENCE
It is intended for participants who provide critical care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital
and pre-hospital locations. It is intended for participants who provide critical care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and pre-hospital locations.It is intended for participants who provide critical care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospita and pre-hospital locations.

TIME FRAME
This 2-day programme involves multiple learning activities. Instructor & DVD led skills demonstration and practice sessions that includes:
• VT / VF with CPR and an AED
• Basic & Advanced Airway Adjuncts
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Electrical Therapy / Defibrillation
• Transcutaneous Pacing / Electrical Cardioversion
• Rhythm Recognition
• Medications in ACLS
• Refractory VT / VF
• Pulseless Electrical Activity
• Asystole / Ethical Aspects of Resuscitation
• Stable and Unstable Tachycardia (2 Sessions)
• Bradycardia
• Putting it All Together Practice Sessions
• Running a Code
PHYSICIAN & DVD LED PRESENTATIONS
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Stroke
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
• Completion of the pre-course MCQ and preparation checklist included on the student CD enclosed in the ACLS provider manual.
• Actively participate in, practice, and complete all skills and learning stations
• Pass an ACLS Megacode Test as Team Leader.
• Demonstrate competence in the performance of Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as one and two rescuer CPR, incorporating the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Score a minimum grade (84% or higher) on the final Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper
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INSTRUCTORS
Our Instructors come from an Irish healthcare setting and all remain in day-to-day clinical practice. They are regarded as experts in their field and have a proven ability to teach. CODE BLUE is a registered and approved Irish Heart Foundation / American Heart Association training site. Course certificates will only be issued to approved and registered training sites where the currently certified Instructors carry full public and professional liability insurance.
CERTIFICATION
Participants, who successfully complete the course,
including the written examination and skills evaluation,
will receive an American Heart Association / Irish Heart
Foundation ACLS provider course completion card
(credential). This accreditation is recognised in over 50
countries throughout the world.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Participant-Instructor ratio 3:1(max)

SKILLS MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL

The Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Associationrecommend a 2 year renewal interval for all who complete the ACLS Provider course.
ONLINE PRE-COURSE TUTORIALS
ACLS Training Services provides the only Irish online tutorial module specifically designed to help candidates prepare for their ACLS course. Our acls.ie online tutorials are NOT a substitute for reading the IHF/AHA pre-course materials. These tutorials offer additional support to help our candidates focus their reading to the parts of the book we consider essential learning prior to taking the course. The tutorials contain a comprehensive section on rhythm recognition including sample MCQ’s and rhythm strip analysis tests. A section on the front line cardiac arrest drugs is also available on this tutorial. These tutorials are restricted to students enrolled on one of our ACLS courses. Students have unrestricted access to the tutorials during their pre-course study.
COURSE EQUIPMENT
ACLS Training Services own and supply all their own training equipment. We provide higher than normal manikin to Instructor ratios on our courses allowing participants additional skill practice time.
PRE-COURSE STUDY PACKS AND MANUALS
The following materials are delivered to the candidate’s work address by registered courier.
• ACLS Provider Manual with Student CD
• 2008 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• Irish Heart Foundation Guidelines 2005
• Course Programme
• Criteria for Successful Completion
• Pre-course MCQ
• Pre-course Rhythm Strips (24)
 
 
FEATURES LIST
 
Presentation / Discussion – Acute Coronary Syndromes Asystole / Ethical Aspects of Resuscitation
Presentation / Discussion – Stroke Bradycardia
Basic and Advanced Invasive Airway Adjuncts Running a Cardiac Arrest
Electrical Therapy Defibrillation Manual Stable Tachycardia
Electrical Therapy Defibrillation AED Unstable Tachycardia
Rhythm Recognition Skills Assessment
Respiratory Emergencies MCQ Paper
Refractory VF/VT Completion Certificate - ACLS Provider
Refractory VF/VT Attendance Certificate
Transcutaneous Pacing Manuals & Pre-Course Reading
Electrical Cardioversion Minimum Time Frame 2 Days
       
 
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