This DVD includes the required video segments for the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course.
Please note this DVD is available in English or Spanish. Be sure to choose which version you want when you order.
General Overview
This DVD presents video segments for the initial Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course and the ACLS renewal course, plus a section for leading the skills practice section (part 2) of the HeartCode(TM) ACLS eLearning courses (2010 guidelines editions). The classroom- and video-based, instructor-led ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving skills from the Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. DVD is based on the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
Key Features and Benefits
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.
Dimensions and Specifications
Running times:
· Full/initial course: 118 minutes
· Update/renewal course: 64 minutes
· HeartCode ACLS Part 2: 63 minutes
Closed-captioned
Additional Supplies Needed for Operation
To teach the ACLS course, you will also need:
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Manual
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Emergency Crash Cart Cards
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Poster Set
· Instructor Stopwatch
All required instructor materials listed above are also available as part of the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Package.
To teach the ACLS course, you will also need a DVD player or DVD-capable computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this DVD for the ACLS renewal course?
A: Yes, the DVD covers both the initial and the renewal ACLS courses. It also includes a section for use with HeartCode ACLS eLearning courses.
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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.
