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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Course

Chapter 1 – Course Overview
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Study Guide
Why Learn Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support?
Prerequisite Knowledge for ACLS
Course Organization
ACLS Stakeholders
ACLS Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2 – Systems of Care
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Systems of Care
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA)
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The Resuscitation Team
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
ACLS Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 3 – The Team in ACLS
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Introduction
The Roles of a Team
Positions for 6-Person Teams
Elements of an Effective Team
Communication
ACLS Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4 – The Systematic Approach in ACLS
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Systematic Approach
Adult Systematic Approach Algorithm
The BLS Assessment
AED Defibrillation
Recovery Position
The Primary Assessment
The Secondary Assessment
ACLS Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapter 5 – ACLS Cases
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
ACLS Case: Respiratory Arrest
ACLS Case: Acute Coronary Syndrome
The Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm
Checklist for Fibrinolytic Therapy
ACLS Case: Acute Stroke
ACLS Case: Cardiac Arrest
ACLS Case: Symptomatic Bradycardia
ACLS Case: Adult Tachycardia with a Pulse
ACLS Case: Adult Opioid Overdose
Adult Opioid Overdose for Lay Rescuers
Special Resuscitation Situations
Cardiac Arrest in the Pregnant Patient
ACLS Chapter 5 Quiz
Chapter 6 – Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Adult Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Highlights of the Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Neuroprognostication Following ROSC After Cardiac Arrest
ACLS Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapter 7 – Adjuncts for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Adjuncts for Airway Control and Ventilation
Routes for Medication Delivery
Adjuncts to CPR
ACLS Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 8 – Additional Learning Resources
Chapter 9 – Pharmacology Review
Chapter 10 – ACLS Updates
1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Updates to ACLS – 2020
ACLS Chapter 10 Quiz
Chapter 11: ACLS Skills Training
7 Topics
ACLS Skills Videos
ACLS Practice Exams
ACLS Megacodes
ACLS Algorithms
ACLS Knowledge Base
ACLS Flashcards
ACLS Game
Chapter 12 – Abbreviations Used in the Guide
Chapter 13 – Glossary
ACLS Final Exam
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Learning Objectives

At the end of this section, the learner will:

  • Define effective high-performance team dynamics.
  • Enumerate the stakeholders in a high-performance team in ACLS.
  • Discuss the roles of each member of the high-performance team during ACLS.
  • Showcase communication and behavior in high-performance team dynamics.

Effective team communication during cardiac arrest.

Effective team communication during a cardiac arrest.

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