AHA Courses
The American Heart Association (AHA) offers a variety of courses focused on providing life-saving skills and knowledge related to cardiovascular health and emergency medical care. These courses are designed for healthcare professionals, individuals who work in emergency response, and laypeople who want to be prepared to respond to emergencies. This includes Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
BLS
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and first responders with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The course covers essential topics such as the Chain of Survival, high-quality CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and effective team dynamics.
ACLS
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to complex cardiovascular emergencies. The course builds on the foundational skills learned in the Basic Life Support (BLS) course and focuses on advanced interventions for cardiac arrest, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. During the course, participants will learn how to recognize and respond to various emergencies, including pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), and pulseless electrical activity (PEA). They will also learn how to administer advanced cardiac life support medications, perform advanced airway management, and use defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion.
PALS
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to pediatric emergencies. The course covers essential topics such as the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support for children and infants, management of respiratory and circulatory emergencies, and effective team dynamics. During the course, participants will learn how to recognize and respond to various pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest.