Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Current ACLS Courses (2009-2010)

ACLS Provider Course (Two-Day) ACLS Refresher Course (One-Day) ACLS for the Experienced Provider (One-Day) HeartCode ACLS Anywhere The NEW e-Learning Program for ACLS

EM-STAT Center (315)464-4851 alsctr@upstate.edu

N. Heramba Prasad, MD, FACEP Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine SUNY Upstate Medical University

ACLS Provider

• Recognize and initiate early management of conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate the resuscitation outcome
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including providing effective chest compressions and integrating AED use
• Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care
• Identify and treat patients with acute coronary syndromes
• Recognize life threatening situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

ACLS Refresher

• Review primary and secondary ABCs of cardiac life support
• Discuss acute coronary case syndrome and medication interactions
• Discuss major principles of prehospital and ED stroke care
• Demonstrate use of various airway adjuncts and techniques
• Demonstrate use of defibrillators for defibrillation and cardioversion and temporary pacings
• Identify the following rhythms: SR, SB, AV blocks, V-fib, V-tach and describe their treatments
• Identify the following rhythms: ST, Atrial tach, SVT, VT, WPW, Atrial fib, atrial flutter and describe their treatments
• Determine appropriate ACLS algorithm and demonstrate correct actions for patient in PEA, respiratory arrest
• Determine appropriate ACLS algorithm and demonstrate correct actions for patient in VF, pulseless VT
• Determine appropriate ACLS algorithm and demonstrate correct actions for patient in Asystole, Bradycardia
• Determine appropriate ACLS algorithm and demonstrate correct actions for patient in Tachycardia
• Review questions concerning equipment, medications, algorithms, contents of crash carts

ACLS CME Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

SUNY Upstate Medical University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

SUNY Upstate Medical University designates this ACLS Provider Class for a maximum of (12.25) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), and the ACLS Refresher Class for a maximum of (4.75) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure/Conflict of interest Statement

All faculty members participating in CME activities sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University are expected to disclose to the participants any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentation. Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made at the activity.

Registration forms and payment must be received no later than 14 days prior to the selected class date. Registration fee must be sent with the registration form to confirm attendance. All registrations are accepted and confirmed on a first come/first pay basis. Early registration is recommended although not guaranteed, as classes are limited in attendance. In the event that a class will accept registrations less than 14 days prior to the class date, registrations will only be accepted with a credit card payment.

In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing to EM-STAT Center or via e-mail at alsctr@upstate.edu postmarked no later than 14 days prior to the selected class date. A refund will be issued minus a $25.00 administrative fee for all cancellations made more than 14 days prior to class date; no refunds will be issued thereafter.

A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged to any participant who has registered for a class but then requests to move to a different class. A person will not be allowed to start the class until this fee is paid.

SUNY Upstate Medical University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at any time due to any unforeseen circumstances or limited attendance. A minimum of 12 confirmed registrants are required to hold a class. In the event of cancellation or postponement, SUNY Upstate Medical University will refund the registration fee associated with the class, but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.