2. HeartCode ACLS

HeartCode Online Content
Topics covered in this course include:
•    Systems of care
•    How the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
•    The impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
•    Effective communication as a member or leader of a high performance team
•    Prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early AED use
•    The BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessment sequences for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
•    Early recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
•    Early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
•    Recognition and early management of respiratory arrest
•    Recognition and early management of bradycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
•    Recognition and early management of tachycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
•    Recognition and early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
•    Evaluation of resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team

Time to Complete
HeartCode Online Portion: 6 to 7 hours
Simulation Station Portion: 15 minutes

Simulation Station Activities

•    Adult/Child Compressions 
•    Adult/Child Ventilations 
•    2-Rescuer Adult CPR