Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
In this free online course you will learn the principles and steps of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and the situations in which it may be necessary.
This free online course takes you through the stages of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), enabling you to recall vital information in stressful situations when every moment counts. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation. The course takes you through each stage of ACLS, from approaching an individual in trouble to post-cardiac arrest care. These are life-saving skills that will always be in demand.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
ACLS Introduction and Basic Life Support
In this module you will be introduced to the principles of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and the initial assessment process. You will also learn about basic life support, changes to the ACLS guidelines made in 2015, and when to use both mouth-to-mask and bag-mask ventilation.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Early Defibrillation
In this module you will learn more about ACLS, including the anatomy and physiology of the heart, airway management and basic and advanced airway adjuncts, as well as the principles and benefits of early defibrillation and the criteria for using an automated external defibrillator.
Systems of Care and ACLS Cases
In this module you will learn about systems of care as well as how to treat various types of ACLS cases, including respiratory arrest, ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia and tachycardia.; Module
ACLS Skills Training
In this module you will learn what steps to take when performing one-person and two-person basic life support for both adults and infants, as well as airway management.; Module
Course assessment
