In accordance with the American Heart Association, Life Support Anywhere offers busy professionals training/direction and on-line classes in the areas of Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

HeartCode ACLS Provides an alternative training solution for the busy professional. It's the only self-directed learning system where a successful outcome results in an AHA course completion card. This self-directed ACLS learning program allows participants to practice techniques at their own pace and to receive feedback and evaluation of their skills in less time and at less cost than traditional training. This new program includes all AHA guidelines and updates for ACLS. The software also contains accredited continuing education modules for the experienced healthcare provider.

Components of Heartcode ACLS Course

Current CPR card Mega code completion Written test Rhythm identification test Core cases AMI Asystole

Bradycardia PEA Stable SVT Stable V-tach Unstable V-tach V-Fib Stroke

Skills Evaluation:

After successfully completing Part 1 Cognitive portion, the student can view and print the Part 1 certificate. The student completes the Part 2 Skills Practice and Test portion by using a designated PC that has both the HeartCode ACLS Skills software installed and the voice assisted adult manikin attached via serial port cable or serial to USB adapter. The student logs in with the same username that was used for Part 1. After successfully completing the Part 2 Skills Practice and Test with the voice assisted adult manikin, the student can view and print the Part 2 certificate. Since the student has now passed both Part 1 Cognitive and Part 2 Skills Practice and Test, the student will also receive the HeartCode ACLS completion certificate. Please note that this is not the official AHA course completion card. The student is now entitled to an AHA ACLS Provider card .

Important: The student or user must complete the Skills Practice and Test (Part 2) within 60 days of passing Part 1.

Rhythm Evaluation

Aystole Atrial Fibrillation First degree heart block Pacing Rhythms Normal sinus rhythm Second degree heart block type 1 Second degree heart block type 2

Sinus bradycardia Sinus tachycardia SVT Third degree heart block Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation

Introduction

This section will help you become comfortable with the use of the program. A guide will introduce you to the treatment and care options available. After a short tutorial you will be ready for the simulator.

Pre Course Self Assessment

The objective of the Heartcode ACLS pre course self assessment is to evaluate your ability to use both rhythm interpretation and pharmacologic agents along side your BLS and ACLS techniques.

Team Dynamic Lesson

This lesson demonstrates the importance of team work and effective communication. After a brief introduction you will observe a team in action.

Core Cases

You will be provided ten (10) core cases, each of which will have different scenarios. Throughout the lessons, you will need to practice your BLS and ACLS as well as rhythm interpretation and the use of pharmacologic agents. Become familiar with you menu options and pause, stop and start button at the top of your computer screen. The scenarios change randomly, so that no two cases are the same.

Tips

			Receive your instructions first
			Review the treatment options
			Don’t forget the basics!! Assessment, O2, IV and Basic CPR, also remember to call for help.
			Remember you algorithms and when you should check for a pulse.
			If you intubate-remember to assess breath sounds and tube placement, as well as securing the tube.
			There will be unanticipated problems for you to troubleshoot ( Not able to establish IV or infiltrated IV, not performing adequate CPR) be prepared for these situations to arise.
			If the patients develops a rhythm, check the pulse, then blood pressure and the respirations. You can successfully complete the scenario without ordering labwork or x-rays.
			If you are having trouble remembering where you are in the scenario or what you have done thus far, you can review the steps you have taken. Use the pause button at any time to give yourself a second to collect your thoughts.

Mega Code Scoring

At the end of the scenario, you will be able to review your patient and the treatment options that you chose. You must pass at 80% or retake the scenario. At any time during the case, you may transfer your patient, if you have a pulse back, or terminate the efforts. Upon the completion of the actions you have taken, it will give you the opportunity to review your steps. It will allow you to view basic details or in depth details, depending on how you did. There are may points that are crucial. Remember ABCD, tube placement, IV and monitoring, and always call for help. Don’t get frustrated, it will take a little time to become comfortable with what you’re doing.

Self-Direted Learning instructional design guides learners through a complete course of study, progressively improving their skills and knowledge which ultimately, helps build rescuer competence.

Our commitment is to ensure that our Self Directed Learning Programs are carefully designed to provide the highest level educational quality, clinical accuracy and cost efficient delivery methods necessary to meet the educational goals of both medical and lay providers around the world.

We understand the value of providing flexible learning solutions that offer students a convenient way to move at their own pace, and on their own time, to achieve their educational goals efficiently and effectively.

Please take this opportunity to learn more about our innovative Self Directed Learning products and how they may help you reach your educational goals.

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