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Program: This
course begins with principles of
Basic Cardiac Life Support
techniques, then continues with
management of acute cardiac
problems including such mechanical
and pharmacological procedures as:
- Adjuncts for the management of
airway control and ventilation
- Monitoring and dysrhythmia
recognition
- Defibrillation and
synchronized cardioversion
- Intravenous techniques
- The essential and other useful
drugs in cardiac care
- Acid-Base balance
Prerequisites: Each
student must supply a photocopy of
his/her current BCLS or CPR for
Healthcare Provider certification
with application or in advance.
This course involves a testing
station and there is little time
for practice. Please be sure that
you have a solid understanding of
BCLS before entering this course.
Tuition: $280.00 (includes
textbook, course packet, lunch and
refreshments); $230.00 with NO
textbook. Refund is permitted only
if cancellation is confirmed at
least two weeks prior to course,
less cost of registration fee of
$25.00.
Re-certification:
You may re-certify in ACLS by
attending on the second day of the
course only. In order to
re-certify you must supply a copy
of your current ACLS and BCLS
cards. Tuition fee for
re-certification is $240.00 with
textbook; $190.00 with NO
textbook.
Schedule
The schedule for ACLS courses is posted on Bensalem
EMS's website. All
registrations are available
here:
Course
Registration
Course Times: Recert:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Full
course: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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