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CENTER FOR EMS TRAINING

5549 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Local: 757-465-0100
Toll Free: 877-334-2669

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Renewal

Cost: $140.00 (Includes Provider Manual)

Course Description:

The ACLS Renewal Course is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; 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 and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Course Length: 8 hours

Intended Audience:

Personnel staffing emergency, intensive care or critical care departments; emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Note: The student is REQUIRED to complete the pre-course material prior to attending the course.

Student Materials:

ECC Handbook, Strongly Recommended
ACLS Provider Manual, Required or ACLS Text, Reference

Card Type: Course Completion

Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card

8 Category 1 Continuing Education Units will be awarded for all ALS providers by the Virginia Office of EMS and recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Persons who successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of this American Heart Association course will receive the ACLS Provider course completion card.

* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment.

Course Registration

Course Times are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM