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What kind of card will I receive upon successful completion of this course?
An American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Provider card.
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What is on the software?
Course Description
The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
HeartCode ACLS –
Every year thousands of working healthcare professionals and first responders throughout the World renew their commitment to excellence by renewing their American Heart Association ACLS provider cards. But there are times when learners, instructors and administrators find traditional training courses inconvenient due to the realities of everyday working life. HeartCode ACLS provides an alternative. It’s the only professional e-learning system where successful outcome results in an AHA course completion card. This self-directed ACLS learning program allows learners 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 methods. The HeartCode ACLS Anywhere Program consists of two parts. The first is the software based cognitive component that allows the users to work through the ACLS training curriculum at their own pace. The second part is the very important skills verification process, which can only be performed by an AHA ACLS, certified instructor through an AHA ACLS Training Center. With over 20 hours of educational content, the HeartCode ACLS Anywhere software contains all of the lessons from the ACLS texts, with convenient references. Learners can review all of the material from start to finish or focus on the topics they feel they need to spend more time on. HeartCode ACLS Anywhere uses micro simulation technology to present realistic patient scenarios. Students are presented with cases and are required to interact with the program to assess the patient, formulate a treatment plan base on ACLS guidelines, and provide treatment(s). The patient will react accordingly to the treatment provided – good or bad. Upon completion of a given scenario, the student is presented with a detailed debriefing, which includes an account of their actions, both correct and incorrect, and suggestions for improvement. All appropriate reference material is hyperlinked to the debriefing so a single click will take the student to the additional information needed for remediation.
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Does the program require special computer or technical software?
The software will run on most personal computers. For a list of supported systems please refer to our ACLS Requirements.
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How do I determine if any computer meets the minimum system requirements?
Click START on your computer, then go to the Control Panel. Then open or double click on the System icon. The information box will include the following information: amount of RAM, Operating System and CPU (Central Processing Unit).
To determine how much free space is on the hard drive, open or double click on the My Computer icon and right click with your mouse on the hard drive letter ‘C:’. Choose Properties. A chart will show the amount of ‘used space’ and ‘free space’.
Due to the real-time video interaction of the program, a sound card and speakers are required. If there is a speaker icon by the clock on the lower right hand portion of the monitor, then there is a sound card on the computer. Make sure the volume is turned up and the speakers are on.
If the computer is running Windows 98/ME/2000, it will need Media Player 7 or higher. This is a free upgrade that can be obtained using Windows Update. Here is the link: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.
If you are still unsure if the computer will meet the minimum system requirements, please contact us.
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How much does it cost?
Please refer to our prices by clicking “I agree” after reading the User Agreement. A quantity discount is available for bulk purchases of prepaid courses, minimum quantities of 20.
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What happens when the computer work is completed?
When all required parts of the computer-based work are successfully completed, the student will receive a message that the program is completed. Then the student will go online to connect to our server to transmit the test results. A completion report may be requested and faxed to an employer at this time, if needed. An ACLS Provider card will be issued after successful completion of a signed Authorized Airway Management Skills Checklist has been received by Life Support Anywhere. Users will continue to have access to the cases, the lessons, and the reference materials until the 32 hours have been used. Once the student has successfully completed all four modules, only the demo program is available.
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I have completed the course, when will I receive a card?
Although it is uncommon it can take up to 30 days to receive the card. Most people receive their cards with in two weeks. A confirmation report can be provided to an employer, which states current certification and awaiting delivery of actual card. It has been our experience that this report usually satisfies most employers until the certification card is delivered.
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Who is the intended audience?
HeartCode ACLS is intended for healthcare professionals who find traditional training courses inconvenient due to the realities of everyday working life. Personnel who staff emergency departments, intensive care units, or critical care departments, as well as physicians, nurses, emergency technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency, the HeartCode ACLS Provider course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) arrest.
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Is the course only for renewal?
No, this course is not only for renewal. While the program was developed with the experienced practitioner in mind, individuals can decide the learning methods that are best for them. The AHA recognizes the value of a new or inexperienced ACLS provider participating in a traditional classroom-based ACLS class, which provides instructor feedback and group interaction; however, we also offer the student an opportunity to talk to a live ACLS instructor via phone or email before, during, or after normal work hours.
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How long does it take to complete the course?
The amount of time it will take to complete the course will vary from each individual, depending upon that individuals experience and preparation. The program allows 32 hours of completion time for the entire ACLS program. Average time to complete course for experienced providers is about 4 to 5 hours and new providers around 8 hours.
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Is there a demonstration or example?
Yes
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What happens if I fail an evaluation?
During MegaCode scenarios, the program will present a different scenario. During cardiac strip recognition, the program will present a different series of strips. The same test will not be presented twice. During the test, the student will be shown the incorrect responses and be given the opportunity to take the test again. A total of 32 hours is available to complete the entire course.
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Where do I get my skills evaluation done at?
Contact Life Support Anywhere with your zip code and we will locate the provider(s) in the AHA Instructor network for you to coordinate your skills evaluation with. Take the HeartCode ACLS Skills checklist to an individual competent to evaluate the skills [ACLS instructors - Prove your competency in airway management skills and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).] Then return the checklist via scan or fax along with a copy of the Instructors card that did your check off for you & an your AHA provider card will be issued.
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Do I get Continuing Education (CEU) for the course?
Yes, Nurses/EMT 14 hours & MD/Pharmacologist 12 hours.
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Is the whole course on-line?
No, the Airway Management Skills is done in person with your selected provider [ACLS instructors, Anesthesiologists, Emergency Room (ER) Doctor, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)]. Prove your competency in airway management skills and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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How do I get confirmation of my Continuing Education (CEU)?
Once completed you can print off your certificate for completion of part 1 of the ACLS course and your card confirms your hours completion.
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Who can sign the Airway Management skills check off sheet?
ACLS Providers [ACLS instructors, Anesthesiologists, Emergency Room (ER) Doctor, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)].
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If I have a question about my computer compatibility who can I call?
See question on computer compatibility or call 1-877-LIFE303.
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If I need help with the course where do I go?
An ACLS Instructor is available to help you when you call 1-877-LIFE303.
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Do I have to have a BLS to take the ACLS course?
It is recommended to have a current BLS certification because ACLS builds off of the basic skills/methods taught from BLS for Healthcare Providers.
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Do I have to do Mega codes?
No, the patient scenarios cover this portion of the skills.
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Is this course accepted at my place of employment?
This course is accepted everywhere American Heart Association (AHA) is accepted and due to AHA research more and more employers are trending to require certification by the AHA.
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How long do I have to finish this course?
You will have 45 days to complete the coursework in the allotted 32 hour time limit when you are logged onto the program.
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