Chapter 1: ACLS | American CPR Care Association

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chapter 1: Introduction

Our Online Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course is designed for medical professionals working in emergency care who need to manage patients during cardiopulmonary resuscitations. Whether you serve in emergency medicine, emergency response services, intensive care units, or critical care units, completing our ACLS certification course can prepare you to save lives when every second matters.

Created and written by a trained medical doctor, this course ensures you receive the most accurate, updated, and highest-quality Advanced Cardiac Life Support training. Completing the course online grants you a valid ACLS certification, ready to help you advance your career and your ability to respond confidently in critical situations.

What’s Included in the Online ACLS Course:

When every second counts, having the right skills makes all the difference.

Our ACLS certification course includes:

  • Fully online, self-paced ACLS training and exam
  • Course developed and written by a licensed MD
  • Instant online certification card, with a physical card mailed to you
  • Access to our Academic Portal with videos and study materials
  • Unlimited exam retakes to help you succeed
  • Comprehensive ACLS study guide included
  • Realistic clinical and Megacode practice scenarios
  • Dedicated ACLS Rhythms and Pharmacology reference pages
  • Multiple tools and resources to support your learning

Course Topic Outline

  • Physiology of the Heart
  • BLS and ACLS Quick Overview
  • Tools and Techniques for Ventilation
  • Respiratory Arrest (with Pulse)
  • Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) and Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
  • Pulseless Electrical Activity
  • Asystole
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Bradycardia
  • Unstable Tachycardia
  • Stable Tachycardia
  • Acute Stroke
  • Management Algorithms for all cardiac problems
  • ACLS Pharmacology