Advanced Cardiac Life Support

EMS720 – 16.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
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 12/05/24 – 12/06/24 College Station, TX FP EMS720 2 $230.00 Register
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 01/16/25 – 01/17/25 College Station, TX FP EMS720 3 $230.00 Register
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 02/27/25 – 02/28/25 College Station, TX FP EMS720 4 $230.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.  ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR and reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). 

Prerequisites

All students must complete the Precourse Self-Assessment and achieve a score of at least 70% before taking the ACLS course.  Students must print their score report and bring it with them to the class.

Course Completion Requirements

Students are expected to have a general understanding of the basic EKG recognition.  

Participants Must Provide 

  • A photo identification on the first day of class.  See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.  

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of education process and participates in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises.  

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Provide basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED.
  • Recognize and manage respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognize and manage peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Manage acute coronary syndrome and stroke
  • Deliver effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team.

Suggested Audience

Disciplines include, but are not limited to: 

  • Paramedics 
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) 
  • Physcians 
  • Physician Assistant 
  • Nurses 
  • Respiratory Therapists 
  • Dentist 

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 16.00 hours – American Heart Association

Other Information

Upon completion of this course particpants will recieve an AHA ACLS provider card.  

Contact Information

Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 217-6579
Email: [email protected]