ACLS Renew (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification class can be taken by any provider who has already successfully completed the initial ACLS course. During the renewal class, students will review key changes made by American Heart Association to their guidelines for treating cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. Students will also receive a guided review of the algorithms, electrical therapies, pharmacology, and team dynamics.

Who should take an ACLS class?

The ACLS renew class in Nashville should be taken by any previously certified ACLS provider. If the provider has let their certification lapse, the provider does have the option to take the recertification class. But, certain rules apply. The provider cannot be more than 30 days expired. The expired provider must have also received the most recent guidelines at their previous class. Also, if the expired ACLS provider attends the recertification class and does not pass any portion of the course, there will not be an opportunity for remediation. The expired provider would then be required to take the initial full day ACLS class. If you have questions about whether to take the initial class or the recertification class, please call us at 615-397-9316.

 Prerequisites:

Although not required, CPR Nashville TN highly recommends that students have their BLS for healthcare provider certification prior to attending the ACLS class. It offers a nice introduction to basic fundamentals of treating cardiac arrest. It also serves as a foundation to build your ACLS skills from. Students must be able to understand basic life support before mastering advanced cardiac life support.

Each student is required to have a current edition of the American Heart Association ACLS manual. If you do not already have the required manual, you can purchase it when you register. You are not required to purchase the manual from us, however the American Heart Association requires that each student have a manual. We also have the ECG/Pharmacology manual available for purchase if you need to refresh these skills. Students are also expected to have a solid understanding of ECG rhythm interpretation upon entering class. This is a fundamental skill required to be successful in an ACLS course Nashville.

Course content and length:

The renewal class length can range from 6-8 hours depending on student enrollment. All students will be led through the recertification process by an experienced and cheerful American Heart Association instructor. Because CPR Nashville is a stress free training site, students will be allowed ample amount of time for hands on practice and questions. After the updates and review portions of the class have been completed, students will work in teams to practice CPR, airway management, and treating cardiovascular emergencies. Finally, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and take the ACLS exam