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ACLS Certification Training
Building on the foundation of BLS skills, Lifework Education offers an advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) class that emphasizes the importance of high-quality CPR and team performance dynamics. We are official training providers for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC) with convenient locations nationwide, including Arizona, California and Washington.
ACLS Program Details | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
What Is an ACLS Course?
The ACLS course from AHA expands on the fundamentals taught in the basic life support (BLS) course. Specifically, this class teaches more advanced skills and the importance of effective CPR. Through this instructor-led course, you will experience how to emphasize team dynamics and communication, identify cardiac arrest, provide immediate post-cardiac-arrest care, offer airway management and apply related pharmacology.
What You Will Learn in CPR and ACLS Training
ACLS training focuses on CPR and other basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, bag-mask use and AED devices. Here is a brief overview of the skills and knowledge you will gain from this course:
- Recognition and early management: Learn how to identify and address respiratory and cardiac arrest conditions.
- Airway management: Cover techniques to clear a patient's ventilation and breathing. Studied techniques include the jaw thrust and head and chin tilt.
- Related pharmacology: Understanding which medications can help in cardiac emergencies can save a life. Learn about each pharmacology solution, including epinephrine, atropine and lidocaine.
- Advanced coronary syndrome (ACS) management and stroke: Learn to identify signs of ACS and stroke and their difference from heart attacks.
- Effective communication: As a member and leader of a resuscitation team, you will need to efficiently communicate with those around you to deliver lifesaving care.
Who Should Enroll in an ACLS Course?
The ACLS course enhances the skills of healthcare professionals in and out of hospital settings. Eligible personnel include emergency response, intensive care, emergency medicine and critical care unit employees.
ACLS Course Formats
Lifework Education offers the ACLS course in various formats. Choose from classroom, hybrid or online learning approaches to meet the requirements for your certification.
Classroom Learning
Taking ACLS in a classroom setting provides a hands-on experience with one of our expert instructors. You will have a lecture and skills portion covering real-world scenarios to practice.
Hybrid Approach
A hybrid or blended approach mixes online modules with in-person skills sessions. This option allows students to complete the lecture portion on their schedule while still experiencing the benefits of in-person skills scenarios.
Online Course
The online ACLS option involves completing modules at your own pace. The skills portion is done via Zoom, with an instructor guiding you through the techniques.
ACLS Course Options 
From traditional classroom settings to flexible hybrid formats, we offer the convenience and flexibility to suit your schedule. With our skilled instructors and hands-on skills sessions, you'll be well-prepared to handle any emergency situation. Find the ACLS class that meets your needs and take the next step toward advancing your medical expertise.
Initial
The AHA designed the ACLS initial course to present the skills and information needed to handle a cardiac arrest, events that may lead to a cardiac arrest and the events that follow. We offer both in-person classroom settings, hybrid or blended learning options with an online course and in-person skills sessions with either an instructor or an RQI voice-assisted manikin.
Renewal
The ACLS renewal course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills required to implement AHA’s ACLS treatment guidelines to renew your current or expiring ACLS certification. Lifework Education offers both in-person courses and hybrid or blended learning options with a virtual class portion and in-person skills sessions with either an instructor or a manikin.
Skills Sessions
Have you already completed the online portion and need to schedule your in-person skills session? Lifework Education offers both RQI voice-assisted manikin skills and instructor-led skills sessions at your convenience. See our location options below.
ACLS Class Locations
Sign up for ACLS Individual Training Today
Whether this is your first time getting your ACLS certification or you need your ACLS renewal, Lifework Education is here to help you with the lifesaving training you need. Schedule your ACLS training online today.
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