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PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMED 001 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider


Course Description
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider is for healthcare providers who direct or assist with patient resuscitation in a hospital or non-hospital setting and wish to increase their knowledge and skills. Focus will be placed upon the treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest including identifying conditions putting the patient at risk, basic and advanced life support and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

This course is approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

0 Credits:

Required Materials

  • Course materials and GST are included in the course fee.
  • Transfers, cancellations, or refunds will only be processed if notice is received 10 full business days prior to the course start date.
  • Administration fees and course materials are non-refundable.

Students are expected to complete the pre-course checklist and self-assessment prior to the start of the course. It is recommended that students review and study any area identified for remediation by this self-assessment test. Study time is recommended prior to the course start date.
Technical Requirements

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Healthcare Provider (Level C) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) taken within the past 12 months, and
  • Health professional registration or student status as an MD, DDS, RN, EMT-P, ACP, RT, or Military QL-5 or above.

Please note that only the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Healthcare Provider Level C card meets the pre-requisite. Cards from other providers such as Red Cross or St. John Ambulance do not meet the pre-requisite for this course.

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Domestic Fee
380
International Fee
380
Registration Statement
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