Must have current ACLS provider card
This one-day ACLS renewal class will provide health-care providers with previous ACLS education the opportunity to update their skills in accordance with the standards and guidelines for the American Heart Association. The following knowledge and skills will be evaluated followed by a written evaluation:
- ACLS algorithms
- Rhythm recognition
- BLS proficiency
- ACLS pharmacology
Precourse Preparation/Requirements
You should prepare for the course by doing the following:
- Review the course agenda.
- Review and understand the information in your 2015 ECC Handbook pages 6-68.
- The resuscitation scenarios require that your BLS skills and knowledge are current with the latest (2015) guidelines. Competency testing for 1 & 2-rescuer adult CPR and AED and airway skills will take place at the beginning of the ACLS Provider Course. Participants are expected to come into the course proficient in these skills.
- Review, understand, and complete the ECG and Pharmacology Precourse Self-Assessment. This class will not teach reading or interpretation of ECGs nor basic pharmacology.
- Evidence of Precourse Self-Assessment completion is required to participate in the course. A certificate may be printed and presented at the course or screen shots are also accepted.
If you would like to renew your BLS certification, please contact the CTC Office (206-744-5027 or hmcctc@uw.edu) to make arrangements. Preparation and additional fees apply.
Please Note: Evidence of precourse completion must be presented at the time of the course in order to participate.
Class times:
- 8:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. (one day)
Provider cards and contact hour certificates will be issued upon successful completion of course.
Note: Renewal courses provide a limited review and then move right into testing stations . For a more in-depth review of ACLS content, consideration should be given to the two-day course.
206-744-5027
