ACLS Study Guide with Additional C.E. (Not Textbook)

Description:

This downloadable document is a concise guide to the latest American Heart Association’s ACLS guidelines including the recent changes. A basic overview of reading ECG’s, both normal and abnormal, and ACLS pharmacology is also covered. The Hearts & Hoses technique of quick and concise assessment and treatment of patients in life threatening situations is included which allows the student to put all the information together in a simplified and easy to remember process. This study guide is an excellent addition to the study material for those preparing for ACLS as both initial and renewal students. It was created after many requests from students who took ACLS through Hearts & Hoses and successfully utilized the simple techniques in mega codes. Those wishing to obtain continuing education upon completion of this guide will simply answer the quiz questions at the end of the document in order to receive 12 CE hours.

The following content is covered:

• Current BLS and ACLS AHA guidelines
• Basic ECG interpretation
• ACLS pharmacology
• Hearts & Hoses technique of assessment and treatment of patients with acute cardiac emergencies

Intended Audience:

This document is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals or students who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency. *Please note that although this document is useful for physicians, Hearts & Hoses is not a CME provider.

Written Exam:

For those requesting continuing education hours, a certificate for 12 CE hours will be mailed upon receiving the written exam.