The ACLS Experienced Provider (EP) Course is for seasoned ACLS providers who wish to renew their provider status. This course provides a stimulus for clinicians and scientists to identify areas in resuscitation that deal with special circumstances.
Audience
The course provides training for:
• Healthcare professionals
• Clinicians
• Scientists
• Others who frequently respond to emergency cardiovascular and special resuscitation situations in their work environment
The course provides training for:
• Healthcare professionals
• Clinicians
• Scientists
• Others who frequently respond to emergency cardiovascular and special resuscitation situations in their work environment
Course Content
• Expands on the core ACLS course with the 5 quadrads approach
• Special resuscitation emergencies (e.g., drowning)
• Toxicology emergencies
• Metabolic emergencies
• Deeper knowledge for understanding and treating ACLS patients
Course Format
Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)
Course length is 9-10 hours, including breaks.
Features
• Case-based and group-interactive course of focused resuscitation topics
• Uses realistic scenarios to present material specific to experienced providers who routinely perform resuscitation
• Includes introduction and four learning stations that cover electrolyte abnormalities, cardiovascular, environmental, and toxicological emergencies
Updates
Changes: February 2012
ACLS Resource Text for Instructors and Experienced Providers
[ISBN 978-0-87493-541-7, AHA Product Number 80-1085]
Changes: January 2012
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor Manual
[ISBN 978-1-61669-011-3, AHA Product Number 90-1011]
Certification
American Heart Association ACLS EP Course Completion Card valid for two years.
During this classroom-based course, students must complete a written exam and work with an AHA Instructor to complete skills practice and skills testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: Costs for courses and materials are determined by Training Centers or Instructors and may vary. The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
Course Options
Instructor Materials
ACLS EP Instructor Manual (70-2294)
Training Memo: ACLS for Experienced Providers
Instructor Network
Student Materials
ACLS: The Reference Textbook
Strongly Recommended: Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers *
* recommended, all others required
