The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

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For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED 
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest 
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management 
• Related pharmacology 
• Management of ACS and stroke 
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team