ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.
ACLS is designed for health care professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course utilizes case-based teaching to provide the student with guided training and hands-on practice in the key skills of BLS and ACLS. The key ACLS skills taught per American Heart Association guidelines include use of conventional defibrillator and monitors, review of advanced airway management, recognition of cardiac arrest rhythms and the most common bradycardias and tachycardias. Learning opportunities include both lecture format, small group learning and hands-on skill labs.
ACLS must be recertified every two years.
ACLS is designed for health care professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.
OSF Northern Region EMS Card Courses are held at the OSF Northern Region EMS Office, 5510 E. State St., Rockford. The entrance is located on the north side of the OSF Center for Health building.
ACLS Provider and Recertification Courses are scheduled for the following dates in 2024:
| Date | Course | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Provider | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| May 1 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Provider | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Provider | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Date | Course | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 9 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| January 25 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| February 6 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| February 14 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| March 5 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| March 21 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| April 4 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| April 24 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| May 7 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| May 23 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| June 6 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| June 19 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| July 17 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| July 24 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| August 6 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| August 22 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| September 4 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| September 11- C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| October 8 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| October 22 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| November 5 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| November 12 - B/Red Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| December 4 - C/Gold Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| December 11 - A/Black Shift | ACLS Recertification | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |