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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Course

Chapter 1 – Course Overview
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Study Guide
Why learn basic and advanced cardiac life support?
Prerequisite Knowledge for ACLS
Course Organization
ACLS Stakeholders
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 2 – Systems of Care
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Systems of Care
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA)
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The Resuscitation Team
Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 3 – The Team in ACLS
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Introduction
The Roles of a Team
Positions for 6-Person Teams
Elements of an Effective Team
Communication
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 4 – The Systematic Approach in ACLS
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
The Systematic Approach
Adult Systematic Approach Algorithm
The BLS Assessment
AED Defibrillation
Recovery Position
The Primary Assessment
The Secondary Assessment
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 5 – ACLS Cases
10 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
ACLS Case: Respiratory Arrest
ACLS Case: Acute Coronary Syndrome
The Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm
Checklist for Fibrinolytic Therapy
ACLS Case: Acute Stroke
ACLS Case: Cardiac Arrest
ACLS Case: Symptomatic Bradycardia
ACLS Case: Adult Tachycardia with a Pulse
Special Resuscitation Situations
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 6 – Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Post-Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
Highlights of the Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 7 – Adjuncts for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Adjuncts for Airway Control and Ventilation
Routes for Medication Delivery
Adjuncts to CPR
End-tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring for Prediction of Failed Resuscitation
Extracorporeal CPR
Self-Assessment Quiz
Chapter 8 – Additional Learning Resources
Chapter 9 – Pharmacology Review
Chapter 10 – ACLS Updates
Chapter 11 – Practice Exam
Chapter 12 – Final Exam
Chapter 13 – Abbreviations Used in the Guide
Chapter 14 – Glossary
Chapter 15 – Author Biographies
Chapter 16 – Resources/Algorithms
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Course Chapter 2 – Systems of Care Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives

At the end of this section, the learner will:

  1. Define the systems of care
  2. Understand the purpose of implementing systems of care
  3. Enumerate the various components of the systems of care
  4. Explain each function of these components
  5. Apply systems of care in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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