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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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- Introductive Level
- Starts on November 30, 2015
- Ends on April 17, 2016
Course details
Syllabus
- Learn the theories and techniques required to respond to life threatening emergencies in the adult population
- Have knowledge of basic life support (BLS) principles and their role in ACLS
- Be familiar with advanced lifesaving interventions such as advanced airway management, medications, and therapies
- Integrate the concepts of “Systems of Care” in resuscitation scenarios, including Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Stroke
- Understand the roles of the Rapid Response Team and the Resuscitation Team
Prerequisite
Instructors
- Dr. Karl Disque D.O. RPH
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