EMS240 — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Didactic and psychomotor skills training and validation in techniques of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to the Current Standards and Guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). Includes endotracheal intubation, ECG arrhythmia recognition, synchronized, unsynchronized and automated defibrillation, cardiovascular pharmacology, and electronic pacemaker. Designed for all health-care related professionals, clinical, and prehospital. Course may be repeated for recertification. Prerequisites: Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider validation, or National Safety Council Green Cross Professional Rescuer, or division chair consent.