
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Online USA
DURATION
1 up to 3 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Free Online Course
Introduction
This free online course takes you through the stages of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), enabling you to recall vital information in stressful situations when every moment counts. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation. The course takes you through each stage of ACLS, from approaching an individual in trouble to post-cardiac arrest care. These are life-saving skills that will always be in demand.
This is a free online course with certificate. Interested? Simply click the button and start today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
The principles of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and the initial assessment of someone in need of help are the cruces of the free online course. You will learn about basic life support (BLS), from the chain of survival to the guideline changes, and both mouth-to-mask and bag-mask ventilation. You will progress to learn about advanced life support, including the physiology and anatomy of the heart, airway adjuncts and the ACLS survey.
The material then takes you through the principles of early defibrillation and the steps of using an automated external defibrillator (AED). You will learn about systems of care and explore a number of cases in which ACLS should be used, including respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia and tachycardia. Finally, you will learn a number of practical ACLS skills to advance your training.
This certification course also comes with a handbook to help you further your learning. Complete this course and purchase a certificate to gain access to free international accreditation. These crucial skills are especially relevant to those working in fields like nursing, and caring for the elderly and vulnerable. You will then learn about the newest section of our ACLS handbook, which covers the core ACLS rhythms and their interpretations.
Module 1
ACLS Introduction and Basic Life Support
In this module, you will be introduced to the principles of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and the initial assessment process. You will also learn about basic life support, changes to the ACLS guidelines made in 2015, and when to use both mouth-to-mask and bag-mask ventilation.
Module 2
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Early Defibrillation
In this module, you will learn more about ACLS, including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, airway management and basic and advanced airway adjuncts, as well as the principles and benefits of early defibrillation and the criteria for using an automated external defibrillator.
Module 3
Systems of Care and ACLS Cases
In this module, you will learn about systems of care as well as how to treat various types of ACLS cases, including respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia and tachycardia.
Module 4
ACLS Skills Training
In this module, you will learn what steps to take when performing one-person and two-person basic life support for both adults and infants, as well as airway management.
Module 5
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Summarize the intended use of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS).
- Explain how to determine if an individual is conscious or unconscious.
- Detail the steps in the chain of survival.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
- List equipment used in airway management.
- Summarize the principles of early defibrillation.
- List the symptoms of bradycardia and tachycardia.
- Explain how to care for acute coronary syndrome.
- Explain the process for performing one-person basic life support (BLS) on an adult.
- Summarize the steps taken to perform successful airway management.
- List the proper steps for using an automated external defibrillator.
- Understand and recognize ACLS core rhythms.
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