ACLS Training for Physicians

​As a Physician, you know how important it is to be prepared for every emergency situation that might arise.

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ACLS Training for Physicians Course Schedule

Classes held 7 days a week:
10:00am
​3:00pm

ACLS Training for Physicians Course Cost

$200

Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training provides Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training for Physicians.

This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Features

• Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Physicians should have a firm grasp of fundamental Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support concepts. With Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training for Physicians, Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training is the best place to receive quality, comprehensive instruction. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training for Physicians is a great way to expand your knowledge and more importantly, save lives. 

​Skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.ACLS Provider Course Agenda

• ​​Science of Resuscitation: A high level overview of the entire class, and discussion of updated guidelines.
• Systematic Approach: A 3-step process that includes General Impression, Primary Assessment, and Secondary Assessment
• High Quality BLS (Adult only)
• Airway Management: Basic and Advanced airway management skills including the use of Waveform Capnography.
• Technology Review: Learning how to use monitor functions such as: defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and pacing.
• Team Dynamics: Contrasting bad and good team behaviors, and discussing priorities of team members.
• Overview of ACLS algorithms
• Overview of ECG rhythms 
• Megacode: Each student is given a scenario and required to function as a team leader
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Acute Stroke
• Learning stations (each student must perform the below scenario on their own):
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia (Stable and Unstable)
  • Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

ACLS Provider Course Completion RequirementsYou will be using your ACLS Provider Manual throughout the course.

• Pass the Adult High-Quality BLS Skills Test
• Pass the Bag-Mask Ventilation Skills Test with OPA/NPA insertion
• Demonstrate competency in learning station skills
• Pass the Megacode test
• Pass the open-resource exam with a minimum score of 84%
  • An open-resource exam allows students the ability to use available resources, such as the ECC Handbook and Provider Manual, posters, algorithms, etc, to process information analytically but also to think independently and creatively with curriculum content.

Mandatory ACLS Provider Precourse RequirementsYou should prepare for the course by doing the following:

1. Complete the Precourse Preparation Checklist that came with your ACLS Provider Manual. Bring the checklist with you to the course.
2. Review the course agenda.
3. Review and understand the information in your ACLS Provider Manual. Pay particular attention to the cases in Part 5.
4. Ensure that your BLS skills and knowledge are current for the resuscitation scenarios. You will be tested on adult high-quality BLS skills at the beginning of the ACLS Course. You must know this in advance because you will not be taught how to do CPR or use an AED.
5. Review, understand, and complete the Precourse Self-Assessment (mandatory) on the Student Website (www.heart.org/eccstudent). The code is ACLS15. You will not be taught how to read or interpret ECGs in the course, nor will you be taught details about pharmacology.
6. Print your scores (certificate) for the Precourse Self-Assessment and bring them with you to class. A passing score is 70% or above, and you can take the Precourse Self-Assessment as many times as needed to achieve a passing score.

What Topics Are Covered In ACLS Training for Physicians​ Class?

• 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

What Is The Importance Of CPR Training for Physicians?​

​As any Physician knows, ACLS Training for Physicians and others is a critical tool for saving lives. And ACLS Training for Physicians​ goes beyond the workplace. Consider these statistics (source, American Heart Association, “CPR Fact Sheet”):

• Almost 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur every year.
• Nearly 90% of cardiac arrests occur at home.
• Many victims appear healthy and exhibit no known heart disease or other risk factors.
• A heart attack is not the same as sudden cardiac arrest (sudden cardiac arrest occurs when electrical impulses in the heart become rapid or chaotic, while a heart attack is caused by a blocked supply of blood to the heart. A heart attack may cause cardiac arrest.

Why Should You Choose Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training For Your BLS for Healthcare Providers Training?

Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training is a top provider of ACLS Training for Physicians throughout the United States of America. Our CPR classes for Healthcare Providers offer:

• Expert Instructors: Our ACLS Training for Physicians is conducted by advanced medical personnel, including firefighters and registered nurses. These instructors provide expert insights into pediatric emergencies, ensuring individuals can reap the benefits of an unparalleled learning experience.
• Comprehensive Training: Our ACLS Training for Physicians empowers individuals with knowledge related to many life-saving topics. That way, individuals can learn how to respond to healthcare emergencies, regardless of size and severity.
• Same-Day Certification: Our ACLS Training for Physicians can be completed over the course of one day. As a result, individuals can receive same-day certification that will remain valid for two years.
• With Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, Physicians can get the training they need to administer fast, effective life-saving assistance in healthcare emergencies.

To find out more about our ACLS Training for Physicians​, please contact us today at 1.877.531.2226.