This renewal course is designed for participants who are familiar with EKG rhythms and pharmacology and the AHA treatment algorithms. Following a brief the latest guidelines participants will break into small groups to demonstrate proficiency in managing both perfusion and arrested patients. Adult BLS CPR, AED, and airway skills must also be evaluated.

You are not eligible to take this course if any of the following apply:

 	
Your card does not say “Healthcare Provider” on it.
 	
Your card has expired or will expire prior to the class.
 	
Your card is not issued by the American Heart Association, but by Red Cross, National Safety Council, or some other organization.

* Students must provide proof of successful completion of the online ACLS pre-test required by the AHA.
* All students are required by the AHA to bring a current ACLS text book to class.  To purchase a ACLS text book click here or visit the link below.

The skills involved in your ACLS check-off will focus on your BLS interventions. Your instructor will work with you to make sure you're comfortable performing the following skills: Chest compressions, Pocket-mask ventilations, Bag-mask ventilations, and Use of the AED (defibrillator).

You will be presented with an "in-hospital" adult BLS scenario so you can practice these skills in sequence. Following this opportunity to practice, your instructor will then test your skills by asking you to perform the scenario without any assistance or intervention from the instructor.  Once the adult check-off is complete, your instructor will also assess your ability to identify respiratory arrest and provide rescue breaths with a bag-mask device.

* Students must provide proof of successful completion of the AHA required, online ACLS pre-test.

* All students are required by the AHA to bring a current ACLS text book to class.  To purchase a ACLS text book click here or visit the link below.

Note: You MUST complete the online portion and bring the AHA Certificate of Completion to the skills check off. The instructor cannot perform the skills check-off unless you provide documentation of completion of the online portion of the course!