Overview
Course Code
ACLS200
Instructor
Dr. Vu Kiet Tran, MD, FRCPC (Medical Director)
Credential Earned
Upon successful completion of Parts 1, 2, and 3, students receive a HSF ACLS course completion card valid for 2 years
Course Type
Workshop
Course Length
4 hours — Start and end times dependent on course location
Course Delivery
In-Person
Application Method
Self-service Registration
OSAP Eligibility
OSAP is not available.
About the Course
This course is intended for healthcare professionals responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies and working in critical care environments:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Respiratory Technologists
- Paramedics
This course is also available by contract for on-site delivery. Please email ce@michener.ca for more information.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize and initiate early management of periarrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
- Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automated external defibrillator (AED) use
- Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
- Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
- Recognize and initiate early management of ACS, including appropriate disposition
- Recognize and initiate early management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
- Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance