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Comprehensive training in emergency medical care, disaster response, and community safety.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Original Course

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is a specialized training program for healthcare professionals. It teaches them how to handle serious heart emergencies like cardiac arrest, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes, both in hospitals and outside.

Key Parts of the ACLS Course:

  1. Advanced Cardiac Assessment: Participants learn to read heart tests (ECGs) and recognize abnormal heart rhythms to manage heart conditions.

  2. Airway Management: Training includes advanced techniques to keep airways open, such as using breathing tubes, which is crucial for maintaining oxygen flow.

  3. Medication Administration: The course teaches how to correctly use various heart medications, including the right doses and methods of administration.

  4. Cardiac Rhythms and Defibrillation: Learners get skilled in identifying and managing complex heart rhythms and using defibrillators to restore normal heartbeats.

  5. Team Dynamics: Emphasis is placed on effective teamwork and communication in emergencies to ensure the best patient care.

  6. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: This includes managing patients after resuscitation, such as cooling techniques and handling post-resuscitation symptoms.

  7. Simulation-Based Learning: Realistic practice scenarios help participants apply their skills in a controlled environment.

  8. Algorithms: The course uses structured, evidence-based guidelines to manage specific heart emergencies.

The ACLS program is vital for healthcare workers in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and critical care transport teams. It prepares them to provide advanced heart care and make crucial decisions under pressure, improving patient survival rates and outcomes.

Event Information

Event Date 01-25-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 01-25-2025 5:00 pm
Cut Off Date 01-15-2025
Capacity 8
Individual Price 295.00
Location BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

Venue Information - BVAC Rescue Response Training Center

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
214-29 42nd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361

Located on the Second Floor, No Elevator.

Located in the center of Bayside Queens

1 block east from Bell Blvd on 42nd Ave (Cross streets - Bell Blvd & 214 Place.

Near the LIRR (Bayside Station), Q13, Q31, N20 (Two blocks north of Northern BLVD).

 

Street Parking - Meter Parking on 42nd Ave

  1.  Meter Parking - 25 cents per 15 minutes - 2-hour limit. (Free Parking on Sundays)
  2.  Bayside Municipal Parking Field (41st Avenue & 214th Place, Bayside NY 11361)
  3.  Free Street Parking - One Block Past of Bell Blvd East & West.
  4.  No Parking In The Lot Next To Our Building, You Will Be Towed or Locked In.

Speakers

Robert Smath

Senior Lead Instructor

Robert C. Smath is a seasoned EMS professional with a career starting in 1973. He has served in various roles, including Line Officer and instructor, and has worked with multiple EMS agencies. Smath completed his EMT training in 1993-94 and holds advanced certifications, including EMT-CC, paramedic, and several instructor credentials. He is a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and a certified instructor for the American Heart Association. Smath's contributions to EMS education have earned him prestigious awards, including the EMS Educator of Excellence in 2006 and a Certificate of Commendation from The American Legion in 2005.

Agendas

AHA ACLS Course Agenda (8-Hour Session)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Introduction

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Objectives of the ACLS Course
  • Introduction of Instructors and Participants
  • Review of Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: ACLS Guidelines Overview

  • Review of Current ACLS Guidelines
  • Chain of Survival
  • High-Quality CPR and AED Use
  • Recognition and Early Management of Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM: Respiratory Arrest & Pre-Arrest Emergencies

  • Respiratory Arrest Overview
  • Airway Management (BVM, Advanced Airways)
  • Case Scenario: Respiratory Arrest
  • Review of Drugs and Dosages for Pre-Arrest Situations

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Cardiac Arrest Management

  • Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
  • Team Dynamics and Communication
  • High-Performance CPR
  • Defibrillation and Rhythm Recognition (VF/pVT, Asystole, PEA)
  • Case Scenario: Cardiac Arrest

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Arrhythmia Management

  • Bradycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
  • Tachycardia with a Pulse Algorithm
  • Review of Medications and Electrical Therapy (Cardioversion, Pacing)
  • Case Scenarios: Bradycardia and Tachycardia

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Acute Coronary Syndromes & Stroke

  • Recognition and Early Management of ACS
  • STEMI and Non-STEMI Protocols
  • Stroke Assessment (Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale)
  • Stroke Management Guidelines
  • Case Scenarios: ACS and Stroke

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

  • ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) Management
  • Hemodynamic and Ventilation Optimization
  • Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
  • Neuroprognostication and Long-Term Care
  • Case Scenario: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Mega Code Practice & Simulation

  • High-Fidelity Simulation of Multiple Cardiac Emergencies
  • Group Breakouts: Practice Megacode Scenarios
  • Review of Team Dynamics and Communication Skills
  • Real-Time Feedback from Instructors

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Written Exam & Skills Testing

  • ACLS Written Exam
  • Individual Skills Testing (High-Quality CPR, AED Use, Airway Management)

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Course Conclusion & Debrief

  • Review and Clarification of Key Concepts
  • Group Debrief and Q&A
  • Feedback from Participants
  • Course Evaluation and Certificates Distribution

This tentative agenda is structured to ensure that all essential ACLS topics are covered within the 8-hour timeframe, including both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. Adjustments can be made based on the specific needs of the participants or the pace of the class. Subject to change.

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Headquarters:
214-29 42nd Avenue

Bayside, New York 11361

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 610606

Bayside, New York 11361

Phone: + 1 (718) 631-3333
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