The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is a 2-day course designed to enhance your skills in the treatment of arrest and peri-arrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated cardiopulmonary cases. These simulations are designed to reinforce important concepts including, identification and treatments of medical conditions that place the patient at risk for cardiac arrest, the Basic Life Support (BLS) Primary Survey, ACLS Secondary Survey, ACLS algorithms and Effective resuscitation team dynamics. The goal of the ACLS provider course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
To successfully complete the ACLS Course and obtain your card you must:
- Pass the 1-rescuer CPR/AED
- Actively participate, practice and complete all skills and learning stations
- Pass the Megacode testing station as a team leader
- Pass the written, open-resource exam with a minimum score of 84%
Saint Francis Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
16 contact hours provided
Course Code
AHA-011
Target Audience
Healthcare providers who participate in the resuscitation of a patient with a cardiac emergency and/or required to have current credentialing in ACLS.
Prerequisite
Participant must have a current BLS CPR certification and competent in recognition and Interpretation of basic arrhythmias. A well-prepared student is mandatory. Students are given materials to study prior to class and must be ready to turn in a copy of their Pre-Course Assessment at the start of class.
Cost
$245
$60 for Skills Only
Notes
2-day class
Location
Saint Francis Medical Center Training Room A – enter Saint Francis Medical Center through entrance 4, take the elevator to the lower level then follow the signs to Learning and Development.
Class Dates
| Thursday, January 23, 2025 & Friday, January 24, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 & Friday, February 21, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 & Friday, March 21, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 & Friday, April 18, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 & Friday, May 16, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 & Friday, June 20, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 & Friday, July 18, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 & Friday, August 22, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 & Friday, September 19, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 16, 2025 & Friday, October 17, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 & Friday, November 21, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025 & Friday, December 19, 2025: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration
Please register and pay online.
Questions? Please call Saint Francis Learning and Development at 573-331-5107.
