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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

What is ACLS?

ACLS is an advanced, hands-on course by the American Heart Association (AHA) designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiovascular emergencies. The course builds on the foundation of BLS, focusing on critical decision-making, team dynamics, and advanced clinical skills in urgent cardiac and respiratory situations.

Whether you’re working in a hospital, clinic, ambulance, or attending a patient on-site, BLS prepares you to act fast—and save lives.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Doctors (ER, ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery)

  • Nurses and nursing students

  • Paramedics and EMTs

  • Anesthesia and critical care staff

  • Healthcare professionals working in hospital or clinical settings

  • Medical interns and residents

ACLS is required for many hospital jobs, rotations, and licensing procedures.

What You Will Learn

Core Topics and Skills:

  • Recognition and management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest conditions

  • High-quality CPR for adults

  • Airway management and oxygenation strategies

  • Algorithms for tachycardia, bradycardia, PEA, and asystole

  • Post-cardiac arrest care and team roles

  • Use of medications (e.g., epinephrine, amiodarone) during resuscitation

  • Reading and interpreting ECG rhythms in emergencies

  • Effective team dynamics and communication in critical situations

Course Format & Duration

  • Duration: 8–10 hours (initial); 5–6 hours (renewal)
  • Format: On-site, instructor-led with hands-on simulations
  • Location: Depends
  • Languages: Arabic / English
  • Certificate: Official AHA ACLS card, valid for 2 years
  • Includes: Student manual, ECG scenarios, megacode practice, skill tests

Course Requirements

Before attending ACLS, participants should:

      • Be BLS certified (we can arrange this too)

      • Have a basic understanding of ECG rhythms and pharmacology

      • Complete the AHA ACLS Pre-Course Self-Assessment (we’ll send the link after registration)

Yes, there’s a written test and practical assessment.

 

We provide guidance and practice scenarios before the final assessment.

Yes – we offer both initial and renewal courses.

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