About
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) by The American Heart Association ACLS is an advanced, Initial Provider course that takes about 12 to 14 hours to complete. The card that healthcare professionals receive after completion of the course qualifies them to perform a range of techniques that include post cardiac arrest care, airway management and pharmacology. The skills practice and skills testing are conducted in large group sessions in learning and testing stations with case based scenarios. The renewal courses take approximately six to eight hours. The well designed and structured courses are unlike many other similar ones and are ideal for healthcare professionals who handle emergency response, medicine and intensive care and critical patients. They are taught team dynamics and communication applicable to working with others in the field. They learn basic life support skills with use of AED and recognition and immediate management of cardiac arrest. They are also taught how to treat and manage patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke.
Organization
First Lady Permanente
First Lady Permanente College
First Lady Permanente College, headquartered in Turlock, CA, serves California's Central Valley as a higher education institution specializing in healthcare and vocational training. It offers comprehensive programs including LVN, CNA, CPT, CMA, EMT, and Paramedic training, alongside continuing education courses like IV Therapy and EKG Interpretation. The college provides AHA certifications for CPR, AED, and BLS, emphasizing hands-on training with externships and preparing students for certification and employment in healthcare. It is approved by the BPPE as a private post-secondary institution and serves over 10,000 students annually.
Highlights:
- Certified American Heart Association training center
- Offers nationally recognized continuing education certifications approved by multiple California healthcare boards (Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency)
- Emphasizes hands-on training with externships
- Mission focuses on empowering students through quality education and professional skill development to save lives and serve the community
- Provides comprehensive healthcare education and nationally recognized continuing education programs