ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS  – ONLINE WITH SKILLS CHECK

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Recommended for medical providers and professional rescuers: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Paramedics, Dentists, Pharmacists, and other Medical Personnel who work in a healthcare environment.  If you are taking the AHA ACLS Provider Certification class for the first time, we highly recommend that you take the classroom based AHA ACLS Certification Course.

The ACLS Online Class covers:

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

The ACLS online certification course requires the completion of two parts: 

• Part 1– A self-paced series of online training modules
• Part 2– Skills practice and test at our emergency medical training center

• When the student completes the online computer portion of the ACLS certification course, a skill session is scheduled at American EMT’s Birmingham emergency medical training center.  An AHA ACLS certification card will be issued the same day that the skills session is completed.  Students have up to 60 days to complete the online ACLS certification course including the in-person skills exam.

ACLS online is a blended learning delivery method. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probes, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. The computer-based portion of the online ACLS certification course is available 24/7 and can be taken at the students own pace.  Once the online portion of the ACLS certification has been completed, the student then schedules an in-person skills exam at American EMT’s emergency medical training center in Birmingham.  The in-person skills exam takes less than an hour based on our experience.  An AHA ACLS certification card will be issued the same day that student completes the in person skills exam.

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ACLS CERTIFICATION

ACLS CERTIFICATION COURSES WITH AMERICAN EMT

Advanced Cardiac Life Support is a series of procedures that medical practitioners must use on patients who are experiencing a cardiac emergency in order to have a chance of saving the life of the patient. It is reserved for persons with extensive patient care experience and draws on a wide variety of technical expertise. But for those who are qualified, it might be the difference between a person’s life and death in a cardiac crisis. As a result, skilled medical professionals who will need to treat patients during cardiac emergencies frequently use the skills obtained through an ACLS certification.  ACLS is only appropriate for licensed medical professionals who have been trained in pharmacology and cardiology, and who have access to advanced lifesaving equipment and drugs.

ACLS ONLINE CERTIFICATION

 Are you a busy healthcare provider or professional rescuer who never seems to have enough time in the day after juggling work, family, and other responsibilities?  American EMT’s online ACLS certification course may be the ideal ACLS certification course for you!   Our online ACLS course is web-based and is available to students 24/7.  The computer portion of the online ACLS course can be completed at the students on pace and is followed by an in person skills exam at American EMT’s Birmingham emergency medical training center that usually takes less than 1 hour.  This blended learning method reduces the in person time commitment to usually less than 1 hour, which is much less than the 4 hour traditional classroom ACLS certification course. 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training teaches health care providers how to restore breathing and circulation to a patient who is unresponsive.  ACLS is the foundation for helping patients who are having life threatening cardiac and respiratory emergencies. 

ACLS training will equip you to help patients in a variety of life-threatening situations, including:

• Airway compromise
• Cardiac arrest and peri arrest conditions
• Management of ACS and stroke

ACLS training provides you with the information and skills necessary to manage patients who are experiencing cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies using advanced competencies.   This knowledge ensures you will be equipped to assist patients both in the prehospital and clinical environments.  ACLS training is essential for advanced level healthcare workers and is required by employers and medical regulatory bodies.   

BENEFITS OF ACLS CERTIFICATION AMERICAN EMT

Healthcare practitioners should consider obtaining an ACLS certification with American EMT for a variety of reasons, including:

• The Best Courses Available: American EMT only offers the American Heart Association ACLS Certification which is the industry standard for healthcare providers and universally accepted.
• Professional Instructors: Our instructors are working Paramedics and Emergency Nurses who encounter the same cardiovascular emergencies that are discussed in class. They can offer a practical perspective because they practice what they teach!
• Realistic Training Scenarios: Our instructor led ACLS certification scenarios offer you the opportunity to practice your ACLS skills on simulation equipment that can be configured to offer a variety of cardiovascular emergencies and provide immediate feedback on your progress.

American EMT strives to offer the best ACLS certification in Birmingham.  If you need a new or renewal ACLS certification, please consider American EMT for your next class!

ACLS ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

Our AHA Approved ACLS Certification course covers the following:

• Review of Basic Life Support -BLS
• Basic and advanced airway management techniques
• Recognizing cardiac arrhythmia’s including tachycardias and bradycardias
• Cardiac pharmacology
• Employing electrical therapy including defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing
• Creating IV and IO access
• Strokes and other cardiovascular emergencies.
• Team Dynamics and leadership

At American EMT, we understand that life happens.  We offer a variety of ACLS class options to meet even the most demanding schedule.  Please review our course offerings or contact us so that we can help you meet all of your emergency medical training needs.

HOW TO GET AN ACLS CERTIFICATION

New certification and renewal.  SAME DAY ECARDS.  Certification valid for 2 years.

ACLS FAQ

What Is Covered In American EMT’s Online ACLS Certification Course?

American EMT’s comprehensive online ACLS certification course teaches students the information and skills necessary to understand and perform ACLS interventions on critically ill patients.  The information covered in the online ACLS course is the same material covered in our traditional classroom based ACLS certification course. 

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

When the student completes the online computer portion of the ACLS certification course, a skill session (takes less than 1 hour) is scheduled at American EMT’s Birmingham emergency medical training center.  An AHA ACLS certification card will be issued the same day that the skills session is completed.  Students have up to 60 days to complete the online ACLS certification course including the in-person skills exam.

Is there a difference between ACLS and BLS?

ACLS and BLS both teach the necessary skills to manage a cardiac emergency inside or outside of the hospital.  Basic Life Support -BLS – introduces the student to CPR, use of an AED, and early recognition of cardiac arrest.  Anyone can take the BLS certification class, however it is most appropriate for professional rescuers and healthcare providers who provided initial medical care prior to the arrival of advanced life support resources.

ACLS is reserved for advanced medical practitioners who routinely deal with cardiac emergencies and administer medications as part of their scope of practice.  ACLS students must have a BLS certification prior to enrolling in the ACLS certification class.  The ACLS course covers deadly arrythmia recognition, cardiac pharmacology, manual electrotherapy, intubation, and other topics relevant to healthcare professionals who are called on to provide advanced lifesaving interventions during a cardiac emergency.  The ACLS certification is appropriate for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, paramedics and other advanced level medical providers who practice in the pre-hospital or in facility environment.

How do I get ACLS certified?

To get ACLS certified, a student must first possess a BLS certification and successfully complete one of the ACLS certification courses offered by American EMT.  Technically, anyone can become ACLS certified — however American EMT reserves the right to limit our ACLS classes to those medical providers whose scope of practice includes the advanced skills covered in the ACLS curriculum or students of a medical or nursing program at a post-secondary educational institution.

Where can I take an ACLS course?

If you are in the Birmingham area, American EMT offers AHA ACLS certification courses in a traditional classroom and blended learning format.  If you are outside of the Birmingham area, the AHA has a very convenient ACLS course locator.   Be aware that there are no “online only” options for completing any ACLS course offered by the American Heart Association.  An in-person skill check is still mandatory even when taking the ACLS course in a blended learning format.   American EMT only offers the AHA ACLS certification because it is universally accepted and internationally recognized by regulatory authorities and medical governing bodies.

How long does my ACLS certification last?

Upon completing an ACLS training course accredited by the American Heart Association, you will receive an ACLS certification card good for 2 years. After completing an initial ACLS certification course, an ACLS renewal course must be taken every two years.  The ACLS renewal class cover the same topics as ACLS certification courses but is in a condensed format and also includes the latest updates issued by the AHA.

New certification and renewal.  SAME DAY ECARDS.  Certification valid for 2 years.