Course Content
ACLS course
This is the online version of the ACLS course which will be completed by the in-person simulation-based portion to get full certification.
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Introduction
03:23
Initial Assessment
01:00
BLS algorithm (reminder)
01:02
Heart Anatomy and Physiology (part 1)
02:03
Heart Anatomy and Physiology (part 2)
01:55
ACLS Rhythms and Interpretation
The ACLS Survey (A-B-C-D)
02:41
Airway Management 1
01:39
Airway Management 2
02:53
Basic Airway Adjuncts
02:55
Basic Airway Equipment
02:39
Advanced Airway Adjuncts
02:09
Routes Of Access
02:17
Pharmacological Tools
00:49
Principles Of Early Defibrillation
02:23
Key To Using An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 1
02:03
Key To Using An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 2
01:54
Systems of care
01:14
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
01:52
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
02:23
Acute Coronary Syndrome
02:29
Acute Stroke
02:58
The Resuscitation Team
02:27
Education, Implementation, Teams
02:35
ACLS cases/Respiratory Arrest
04:00
ACLS cases/Ventricular Fibrillation and Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
03:50
ACLS cases/Pulseless electrical activity
02:35
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
02:59
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
02:42
Adult Immediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Symptomatic Bradycardia
05:46
Adult Bradycardia with Pulse Algorithm
Tachycardia
01:12
Symptomatic Tachycardia (HR > 150 BPM)
03:24
Stable And Unstable Tachycardia
02:48
Adult Tachycardia With Pulse Algorithm
Draft Lesson
Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm
Acute Stroke
05:34
Acute Stroke Algorithm
Course book
ACLS course test
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

CRITERIA TO APPLY AED

You should use an AED if:

  • The individual does not respond to shouting or shaking their shoulders.
  • The individual is not breathing or breathing ineffectively.
  • The carotid artery pulse cannot be detected.

BASIC AED OPERATION

To use an AED, do the following:

  1. Power on the AED.
  2. Choose adult or pediatric pads.
  3. Attach the pads to bare chest (not over medication patches) and make sure cables are connected. (Dry the chest if necessary.)
  4. Place one pad on upper right side and the other on the chest a few inches below the left armpit.
  5. Clear the area to allow AED to read rhythm, which may take up to 15 seconds.
  6. If the AED states “no shock advised”, restart CPR.
  7. If the AED indicates a shock is needed, clear the individual, making sure no one is touching them and that the oxygen has been removed. Ensure visually that the individual is clear and shout “CLEAR!”
  8. Press the “Shock” button.
  9. Immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions.
  10. After two minutes of CPR, the AED with current programming will analyze the rhythm.
  11. Continue to follow the AED prompts.
  • If the AED is not working properly, continue CPR. Do not waste excessive time troubleshooting the AED. CPR always comes first, and AEDs are supplemental.
  • Do not use the AED in water.
  • AED is not contraindicated in individuals with implanted defibrillator/pacemaker; however, do not place pad directly over the device.
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