ACLS Update

Instructor-led, hands-on class format with an AHA ACLS Instructor

ACLS Update Course Cost

$150.00
(Payment must be received at least 24 hours prior to class time or $25 Walk-In fee applies. If paying less than 24 hours you must call for availability first.)
​This course is non-refundable.

ACLS Update Course Schedule

Classes held 7 days a week
10:00am
1:00pm
​4:00pm
​7:00pm

ACLS Update Course Estimated Length

(Based on 6:1 Student to Instructor Ratio)
ACLS ILT Update Course 6 - 7 hours without breaks​
​Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.

​ACLS Provider Course Locations

  • ​​1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE Bldg 18 Suite 300, Marietta, Georgia 30067
  • ​​3688 Clearview Ave Suite 201, Doraville, Georgia 30340​
Enroll in Attentive Safety's ACLS Update Course, designed for healthcare professionals looking to renew their ACLS Provider card. Our comprehensive course emphasizes the prevention of cardiac arrest, forming high-performance teams, and mastering continuous high-quality CPR. It covers crucial aspects like systems of care, cardiopulmonary arrest intervention, post-cardiac arrest care, and management of acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and ACS. Upgrade your skills in systematic assessment, airway management, rhythm recognition, defibrillation, and advanced life support techniques, aligning with the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Perfect for providers committed to improving patient outcomes in cardiac emergencies.​

ACLS Update Course Description

Attentive Safety proudly presents its advanced ACLS Update Course, meticulously crafted for healthcare professionals aiming to renew their current ACLS Provider certification. This course goes beyond the basics, emphasizing critical strategies for preventing cardiac arrest and fostering cohesive, high-performance teams capable of delivering continuous, high-quality CPR. It delves into comprehensive systems of care, enabling participants to effectively recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests, while also providing extensive post-cardiac arrest care. The curriculum covers a wide spectrum of crucial topics, including managing acute dysrhythmias, responding to stroke incidents, and addressing acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

​The core objective of the ACLS Update Course is to markedly enhance the treatment outcomes for adult patients experiencing cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This is achieved through the development of early detection skills and the execution of timely, effective interventions by well-coordinated, skilled teams.
Course participants will engage in an immersive learning experience, covering a range of critical skills and knowledge areas:
  • A systematic approach to patient assessment.
  • Mastery of high-quality Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques.
  • Comprehensive airway management strategies.
  • Proficient rhythm recognition.
  • Effective defibrillation methods.
  • Overview of Intravenous (IV)/Intraosseous (IO) access.
  • Appropriate use of ACLS medications.
  • Techniques in cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing.
  • Building and working within high-performance teams.
To ensure a thorough and deep understanding, participants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in several key areas, including:
  • Performing high-quality BLS skills in line with the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
  • Reading and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) accurately.
  • A thorough understanding of ACLS pharmacology.
  • Competence in providing effective bag-mask ventilation.
The ACLS Exam adheres to the AHA's open-resource policy, allowing students to use relevant resources as references during the exam. This includes the provider manual, either in print or as an eBook, any notes taken during the course, the 2020 Handbook of ECC for Healthcare Providers, the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, and posters. It's important to note that while resources are accessible, open discussion with other students or instructors during the exam is not permitted.

ACLS Provider Card

ACLS Update is a credentialed course. Providers who successfully complete the ACLS course receive a course completion card valid for two years.

Mandatory ACLS Update Precourse Requirements

ACLS Precourse Letter
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  • All students must complete the Precourse Self-Assessment and achieve a score of at least 70% before taking the ACLS Course.
  • Once a student has passed the Precourse Self-Assessment, they will gain access to the Precourse Work video lessons.
  • All video lessons must be reviewed before entering the classroom.
  • Students must print their successful Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work completion certificate and bring it with them to class.

Who Needs ACLS Provider Certification?

Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training's ACLS Provider classes are for healthcare providers who work in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. These requirements are driven by state licensing board regulations and detail which particular healthcare agencies or individual healthcare license holders that are required to maintain ACLS Provider certification. This class can also be taken by medical professionals or students in a medical program who are interested in expanding their knowledge.

Individuals that usually require an ACLS Provider certification are:

Continuing Education Credits for EMS Professionals

Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training is now able to offer Continuing Education credits through CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education) for EMS professionals. This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 2.25 Basic CEHs, activity number 18-AMHA-F2-0001.