Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Package
A complete package, this product provides instructors with everything they need to teach the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course. Save $200 over buying each item separately!
General Overview
This convenient package includes:
· a copy of the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual,with the ACLS Precourse Preparation Checklist Card and the 2-card Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pocket Reference Card Set
· a copy of the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Manual,with lesson maps for the ACLS course and ACLS renewal course, and an instructor CD
· a set of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Emergency Crash Cart Cards
· the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Poster Set ( ships folded)
· 2 copies of the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) DVD
· the American Heart Association Stopwatch.
All components are also sold separately. See descriptions below. Based on the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines For CPR And ECC.
Key Features and Benefits
An all-in-one package, this product makes ordering quick and easy, helping busy instructors save valuable time and money.
Dimensions and Specifications
The package includes:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual
The required student text for the classroom-based ACLS course, this manual includes:
· information on:
o the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR
o team dynamics and communication
o systems of care
o immediate post-cardiac-arrest care
o airway management
o related pharmacology
· the ACLS Precourse Preparation Checklist Card, 4" x 6 1/2"
· the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pocket Reference Card Set, 2 cards, 4" x 6 ½”).
Full-color, softcover book
172 pages, 8 1/2" x 11"
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Manual
Designed for instructor-led training sessions using large-group interaction, small-group interaction, and small-group skills-testing stations, this manual includes:
· 81 detailed lesson maps that allow instructors to see objectives of the lessons, instructor and student roles, and other key information
· an instructor CD with supplemental information and tools.
3-hole punched
163 pages (including lesson maps), plus 6 page-divider tabs
8 1/2" x 11"
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Emergency Crash Cart Cards
This set of 4 two-sided, 3-hole-drilled cards was specially designed to be posted on an emergency cart, and contains the following algorithms from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
· Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
· Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm
· Bradycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
· Tachycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
· Acute Coronary Syndromes Algorithm
· Suspected Stroke Algorithm
· Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
· BLS Healthcare Provider Algorithm.
Package of 4
8 3/8" x 10 7/8"
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Poster Set
This set of nine 22" x 34" full-color classroom posters depicts commonly used ACLS algorithms. Set includes one copy each of the following posters:
· BLS Healthcare Provider Algorithm
· Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
· Acute Coronary Syndromes Algorithm
· Suspected Stroke Algorithm
· Tachycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
· Bradycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
· Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm
· Relationship of 12-Lead ECG to Coronary Artery Anatomy
· Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Ships folded in box with other components
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) DVD
The DVD presents demonstrations of emergency cardiovascular care procedures, and includes seven video segments:
· BLS and ACLS Surveys
· CPR and AED Skills
· Airway Management
· Megacode and Team Resuscitation
· Acute Coronary Syndromes
· Stroke
· Science Overview.
Running times:
· Full/initial course: 118 minutes
· Update/renewal course: 64 minutes
· HeartCode ACLS Part 2: 63 minutes
Closed-captioned
American Heart Association Stopwatch
Part of the equipment requirement for American Heart Association instructors, this black and silver stopwatch includes:
· single-event and split timing
· two-place, fast-finish memory
· laser tuning for 1/100th-of-a-second accuracy
· an alarm.
Approx. 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Shock- and water-resistant
Imprinted with the American Heart Association logo
Comes with:
· an 18" red nylon breakaway lanyard.
Additional Supplies Needed for Operation
To teach the ACLS course, you will also need a DVD player or DVD-capable computer.
Accessories, Replacement Supplies, and Related Products
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) DVD
American Heart Association Instructor Portfolio
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Package
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Emergency Crash Cart Cards
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pocket Reference Card Set
Suspected Stroke Algorithm/Prehospital Stroke Scale Card
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Poster Set
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Completion Card (Mailer, 2-Card Sheet)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Completion Card (3-Card Sheet)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Is there a difference between the posters included in this package and the poster set as sold separately? A: The posters in the instructor package come folded in eighths to fit inside the shipping box. The posters in the separately sold set come rolled in a cardboard tube. Except for this difference, the posters are the same.
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*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge & proficiency in BLS, ACLS, & PALS & has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
