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ACLS Course Information
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Course Description
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.

Through didactic instruction and active participation in simulated cases, the participant will enhance their skills and clinical decision-making abilities for the diagnostic and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.  Participants are taught to use the following important concepts:

bulletBasic Life Support (BLS) Survey
bulletHigh-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
bulletACLS Survey
bulletACLS algorithms
bulletEffective resuscitation team dynamics
bulletImmediate post-cardiac arrest care

The goal of the ACLS Provider Course is to improve outcomes for adult patients with cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies through provider training.

Course Completion Requirements
Participants who meet all course prerequisites and are eligible to receive a course completion card must;

bulletPass the 1-rescuer CPR and AED test
bulletPass the 1-rescuer bag-mask ventilation test
bulletDemonstrate competency in all learning station skills
bulletPass the Megacode test
bulletPass the closed-book written test with a score of 84% or better

Audience
Intended Audience - The AHA has developed the ACLS Provider Course for currently active healthcare providers (eg, medical, nursing, emergency medical, or allied health personnel) whose daily occupation or volunteer activities demand proficiency in the knowledge and skills of ACLS. 
Who Can Take the Course - Any healthcare provider can take this course. 

What This Course Does Not Cover
The ACLS Provider Course does not teach algorithms, ECG rhythm recognition, or pharmacology.

Key Benefits in Choosing EMTS

bulletProviding ACLS courses in the Metroplex since 1995
bulletSmaller classes
bulletUp to date training equipment
bulletNon-stressful environments
bulletWe limit course size to allow for more practice time and faster courses.
bulletWe expose participants to a variety of devices and brands.
bulletCompletion cards are valid for 2 years.
bulletOur staff is constantly reminded to reflect back to when they were ACLS students/participants and respect the feelings that most ACLS participants still experience today.

On-Site Training Available: Using EMTS has many benefits.  Our goal is to make the ACLS program as convenient and friendly as possible.  EMTS has found that by holding the class at a clients location allows them to decide course size and gives participants access to view the crash cart at their facility.  This in turn reduces stress and creates a beneficial learning environment.  EMTS can also customize the course as much as possible to the needs of the participants realistic application in their work place. 

Registration Information and refund policy:
Seating is limited therefore pre-registration is required.  Study packets are mailed upon registration. By pre-registering this allows us to issue completion cards immediately upon conclusion of the course. EMTS accepts all major credit cards. Refund policy; more than 14 days notice refund minus $25, less than 14 days notice no refund but may reschedule once if contacted at least 5 days before course start time.  No refund with less than 5 days notice or if the course is missed for any other reason.
Fees do not represent income for the AHA.

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Two Day/Full ACLS Provider Course

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$190.00 Individual (price includes EMTS' ACLS study packet)

Textbook: Many participants may already have access to the ACLS Student Provider Manual.  Therefore EMTS does not include the AHA ACLS textbook in the course costs.  ACLS textbooks can be ordered by participants at time of registration or by calling EMTS directly. Textbook material should be reviewed prior to the course date. The AHA Program Administrative Manual (PAM) states that the textbook is a key component to prepare for the course.

Title: ACLS Student Provider Manual Item #: 90-1014 Cost: $39.08 (includes taxes and shipping)

 

Richardson, Texas  
March 30 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 31 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
April 27 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 28 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
June 1 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 2 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
July 13 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 14 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
August 17 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 18 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
September 21 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 22 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
November 9 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 10 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
December 7 (11:30am to 4:00pm) & 8 (9:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  

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One Day ACLS Renewal/Update Course

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$150.00 Individual (price includes EMTS' ACLS study packet)

Textbook: Many participants may already have access to the ACLS Student Provider Manual.  Therefore EMTS does not include the AHA ACLS textbook in the course costs.  ACLS textbooks can be ordered by participants at time of registration or calling EMTS directly. Textbook material should be reviewed prior to the course date. The AHA Program Administrative Manual (PAM) states that the textbook is a key component to prepare for the course.

Title: ACLS Student Provider Manual Item #: 90-1014  Cost: $39.08 (includes taxes and shipping)

 

Richardson, Texas  
March 31 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
April 28 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
June 2 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
July 14 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
August 18 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
September 22 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
November 10 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  
December 8 (8:00am to 4:00pm), 2012  


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