HSI Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Course Description

The HSI Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is tailored for professionals in healthcare settings, including hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and critical care units. It focuses on providing healthcare providers with the knowledge and advanced techniques needed to assess and treat cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, participants will enhance their skills in managing complex medical emergencies with confidence.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology of cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.

• Perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation for adults, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Apply advanced airway management techniques and ventilatory support in emergency scenarios.

• Use the ACLS algorithms to manage various emergency situations, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and stroke.

• Recognize and manage various arrhythmias, including tachycardia and bradycardia.

• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals in managing cardiac arrest and other emergencies in a team-based environment.

Course Outline

• Introduction to ACLS

  • Overview of the ACLS course and its importance in critical care settings

  • Role of ACLS in improving patient outcomes in emergencies

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation

  • Advanced techniques for CPR, including high-quality chest compressions

  • Use of AEDs and manual defibrillation

  • Post-cardiac arrest care

• Airway Management and Ventilation

  • Techniques for advanced airway management, including intubation and the use of adjuncts

  • Ventilatory support, including bag-valve-mask (BVM) and other methods

• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Stroke Management

  • Identification and treatment of ACS and stroke patients

  • Use of pharmacological interventions and interventions for ischemic stroke

• Arrhythmia Management

  • Recognition and treatment of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, and others

  • Medication administration protocols for arrhythmias

• Advanced Life Support Algorithms

  • Application of ACLS algorithms for managing various emergency conditions

  • Working within a team during advanced cardiac life support procedures

• Team Dynamics in ACLS

  • The importance of effective communication and coordination in emergency scenarios

  • Roles and responsibilities of each team member in the ACLS process