CPR BUDDY, INC.

These renewal courses are designed to teach the knowledge and skills required to implement the American Heart Association’s ACLS treatment guidelines in the learner’s practice setting. The curriculum provides the structure to simultaneously educate learners based on their existing knowledge base and associated skill sets. 

Prerequisites
The choice of enrollment option is determined by proficiency in the subject matter. The participant is required to self assess their knowledge and skills at time of registration according to the criteria defined below.

• Performing BLS CPR skills using the most recent American Heart Association Guidelines
• Reading and interpreting ECGs
• Understanding ACLS drugs and treatment algorithms
• Performing the BLS Primary Survey and the ACLS Secondary Survey

Providers enrolling in the  classroom renewal option are required to be proficient in the criteria listed above.
Providers enrolling in the eLearning option are expected to have a basic understanding of the criteria listed above.

FOR GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE STUDY LINKS

• ACLS RENEWAL TUTORIAL
  

• 2010 Precourse Self-Assessment      required code found on page ii of student manual
• 2006 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT  PRETEST (answers included)

• ECG SIMULATOR

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR  HEALTHCARE PROVIDER  STUDY GUIDE

Learners are categorized into two defined groups based on proficiency and offered the appropriate course option. If you are not practicing ACLS as a regular part of your professional role in your healthcare facility, it is recommended that you choose option two the eLearning course.

1)ACLS Renewal Classroom

This option is targeted to those experienced ACLS providers who routinely use ACLS in their practice setting as a part of their job duties. The eLearning option is for all other providers.

Duration 5 hours

• FRIDAY 12-5 or
  

• By Appointment

CPR Buddy, Inc

301 4th Ave N., #104

St. Petersburg FL 33701 Directions

ENTRANCE ON 3RD ST N,  #104

Register, call or text  [727] 798-2599 prior to payment to confirm reservation. Limited seating. 

Total course fee $150.00

2) ACLS E-learning Option

Upon completion of the American Heart Association™HeartCode ACLS Anywhere™ Part 1, your instructor provides part 2 and 3. This session includes hands-on practice and skills testing.

Call (727) 798-2599 to confirm a reservation for session.

Duration: 3-6 hours online, 2-3 hours skills session at training.

Session by appointment daily.

Total course fee $230.00

AHA course 105 + 125 skills session

Providers are allowed a combined 32 hours to complete the program (you can stop and start as often as you like as long as you don't use more than a total of 32 hours to complete). Most providers only require 3-4 hours to complete the computer course (Part 1)

 Register, call or text  [727] 798-2599 prior to payment to confirm reservation. Limited seating.

Some of the Objectives Include
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest conditions that may result in
cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and
integrating AED use.
• Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, transfer of care or termination of resuscitation
• Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes
• Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.
• Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

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