Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS-R) One-day Renewal Course

Miami, FL US

This course is designed for licensed, experienced healthcare providers refreshing their knowledge and certification. This course intended for those with a working knowledge of rhythm recognition, clinical & pharmacological management. The ACLS-renewal is a fast-paced & challenging course designed for healthcare providers that either direct or participate the resuscitation of a patient regularly.
This class requires the completion of the American Heart Association’s ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work. A four (4) hour module comprised by multiple video-lessons and a pre-assessment test prior to the participation in the live session. The live session is four (4) hours and includes practice and assessment in a classroom environment.

Providers who take the ACLS Renewal Course must be proficient in the following:

  • Performing BLS CPR skills using the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
  • Demonstrating basic ECG interpretation.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of pharmacological concepts and competent administration of cardiac drugs used during ACLS.
  • Performing the BLS Primary Survey and the ACLS Secondary Survey.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support management.

Baptist Health is an American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Training Center

REGISTRATION
Registration Fees
o    Physicians, Licensed Independent Practitioners and non-Baptist Health employees $175

For availability and registration, please email cpradmin1@baptisthealth.net or call 786-467-3263.

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association. 

Cancellations

  • Refunds will be given, minus the cost of the electronic materials which are non-refundable, to those who call to cancel at least 72 hours in advance.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellations made within the 72 hours prior to the start of the class or if the registrant does not attend the class.
     

Attendance Requirements:

Students must present the AHA’s ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work certificate of completion to participate in class. Students must attend all sessions of the course and pass all the skills tests and the written test to receive a completion card. The class starts promptly at the scheduled time. Students must arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time for registration and screening purposes. No one will be allowed in class after it has started. 
 
NOTE: Live education sessions involve working in proximity of fellow students. You will be unable to participate in the live session if you are in the active stages of an infectious disease or have reason to believe you have been exposed to an infectious disease, or have sores on the hands, mouth, or face.

Target Audience
The AHA developed the ACLS Provider Course for "currently active" healthcare providers (e.g., medical, nursing, emergency medical or allied health personnel) whose daily occupation or volunteer activities demand proficiency in the knowledge and skills of ACLS.  A current provider card is required for the renewal course.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be better able to:
•    Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
•    Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use.
•    Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation or transfer of care.
•    Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome.
•    Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.
•    Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

 

Learning Objectives

 

 

 

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 4.00 Nurse Practitioners
Course opens: 
01/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/30/2024
Cost:
$175.00
Rating: 
0

ACLS-R Course Outline:
4.0 hours Small Group Teaching Stations - Video led demonstration with instructor led practice and testing of: 

•    Welcome and introductions        
•    Review of Key Concepts & Algorithms (Small groups during practice)
•    Written test 
•    OPA NPA Insertion skills assessment (in Classroom)
•    BLS Skills Assessment (in Classroom)
•    "Putting It All Together" Scenario Practice (in Classroom)
•    Megacode & Core case testing (in Classroom) 
 

 Course Completion Requirements:
    For students who meet ALL course prerequisites and are eligible to receive a course completion card, students must:
•    Participate in, practice, and complete all learning stations
•    Pass the 1-resuer CPR/AED testing station
•    Pass the Megacode testing station
•    Pass the closed-book written test with a minimum score of 84%
 
Attendance Requirements:

Students must attend all sessions of the course and pass all the skills tests and the written test to receive an ACLS completion card. Class starts promptly at 08:00 unless otherwise indicated.  No one will be allowed in class after 08:10. No exceptions!

Materials provided:
Agenda's
Paper copy of the entrance exam
AHA ACLS Provider text
ACLS  Student CD
1 adult manikin / 3 students
Face shield per student
AED trainer
Airway Equipment (BVM, NPA , OPA's, etc.)
1 Defibrillator/Monitor per station
Course Evaluation forms
ACLS Written Examinations
ACLS  skills check-off sheet
ACLS  Provider Card / student
Seven contact hours for CME /MD 
 

 

Baptist Health Education Center
8900 N. Kendall Dr
3rd floor
Miami, FL 33176
United States

Baptist Health Education Center 8900 N. Kendall Dr, Baptist Health Education Center, Miami, FL 33176 Bethesda Hospital West 9655 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 or Boca Raton Regional Hospital 800 Meadows Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 (Based on availability, availability is limited).

Participants are required to use PPE as per the organization’s recommendations throughout the live sessions. No food or drink is allowed in our classrooms. Drink space is available outside the classroom. 
 

The following faculty for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose and have indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage. 

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content do not have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies*.

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

JoAnne Aberilla, RN 
Alan Armstrong, RN 
Troy Bedard, EMT-P
Javier Belmo, RRT
Doris Baddy, RN
Maggie Castro, EMT-P
Adam Currea, EMT-P
DENISE L. Disney, RN 
Beyli Disney, RN
Vivian Fuentes, RN
Jorge Gonzalez-Carrasquillo, RN
Dennise Haughton, ADRN
Chris High, RN
Brad Kantner, EMT-P
Shamma Legrand, RN
John Mouw
Ruthann Osborne, RN 
Nelson Pena, RRT
Jose Pereda, EMT-P
Phillip Pereira, EMT-P
Edward Reed, EMT
Claudia Sabogal-Rodriguez, RN 
Kathy Tryon, RN 
Louis A. Valdes, EMT-P
Robin P. Varas, APRN


Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 4.00 Nurse Practitioners

Price

Cost:
$175.00
Please login or register for a Baptist Health CME account to take this course.

American Heart Association courses are provided and managed by the Department of Resuscitation and Patient Care Simulation. 
Register directly by calling 786-467-3263. To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, class sizes and registration are extremely limited.