ACLS Certification in Atlanta

We offer Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and ACLS recertification classes in Atlanta, Georgia. We can schedule your ACLS certification class at a time convenient to you.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support course allows healthcare providers to enhance their skills in the treatment of adult victims of respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest, stroke, and pulmonary arrest. It builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers course, equipping providers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to and manage the first ten minutes of an adult cardiac arrest. The course emphasizes the importance of continuous, high-quality Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Intended Audience

It’s important for all healthcare providers who care for patients to be trained on ACLS techniques and principles. However, professionals who’ll be most interested in the ACLS Certification course are:

·       First Responders

·       Registered Nurses

·       Nursing Practitioners

·       Paramedics

·       Respiratory Therapists

·       Emergency Medical Services (EMTs)

·       Physicians

·       Medical Technicians

·       Dentists

·       House Staff or Residents

This is a credentialed course which means providers receive an ACLS certification card valid for 2 years, upon successful completion. Most medical facilities, group practices, and hospitals in Marietta, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas require all employees to at least have Basic Life Support certification, and may require ACLS certification as well. As a healthcare provider, you’ll be required to demonstrate BLS concepts and principles during your ACLS testing. It’s, however, important to note that Basic Life Support (BLS) is usually not highlighted during class.

ACLS Certification Course Description

Based on simulated clinical scenarios, the ACLS provider course encourages active learning whereby students practice essential skills as individuals and part of a team. Through this course, healthcare providers will learn the importance of basic life support CPR when it comes to patient survival. Other areas of emphasis in the ACLS course include the importance of communication during resuscitation, integrating effective first aid and basic life support with ACLS interventions, and effective team interaction.

The hands-on instruction and realistic simulated cases in the ACLS certification course are designed to reinforce the following concepts:

·       Recognizing Several Life-threatening clinical situations

·       Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics

·       Providing Initial Care during life-threatening situations

·       Proficiency in Providing Basic Life Support Care

·       ACLS Algorithms

·       Airway Management and Related Pharmacology

·       Recognizing and Managing pre-arrest Conditions

·       Identifying and Treating Acute Coronary Syndromes

·       Immediate Post-cardiac-arrest care

Whether you’re looking to have ACLS certification/recertification for personal reasons or to meet your employer’s requirements, count on our low stress ACLS classes designed for your specific needs. We’re committed to training and certifying Atlanta healthcare providers in Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Our CPR/BLS and ACLS training give healthcare professionals the skills needed to not only recognize life-threatening clinical situations but also to effectively perform CPR, use an AED, and manage the situation in a safe and timely manner. In order to ensure each of our attendees receives the attention they deserve and understand the techniques taught in class, we limit the size of our classes to about five students.

To learn more regarding ACLS certification, BLS for healthcare providers, or CPR Training in Atlanta, contact us today!