Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Classes for Departments of Nursing and Respiratory

Monday, December 7, 2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, zoom

The ACLS course is designed to help all course participants succeed in acquiring the skills and knowledge they need to perform their professional role in resuscitation attempts.  This course is taught by American Heart Association qualified instructors and content experts in cardiovascular care.

Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #34 (3.10 hours)

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the management of the first 10 minutes of ventricular fibrillation/VT arrest, including primary and secondary ABCD survey of cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care.
2. Perform and demonstrate via case studies, the core knowledge and skills necessary to manage the following scenarios within a team: respiratory arrest, pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation with AED use and refractory VT/VF to AED, pulseless electrical activity, asystole, acute coronary syndrome, bradycardia, stable and unstable tachycardia, and acute ischemic stroke.
3. Demonstrate via case scenario, team leading and closed-loop communication skills necessary to manage ventricular fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity, and asystole cardiac arrest situations.

Pre-registration is required at least four weeks prior to the class date. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment.
Nurse Managers/ANMs may register individuals for the initial and renewal classes through the ERMA system. 
Questions about registration or course information should be directed to Amy Bowman:319-356-1239 or [email protected].
Course Fees:
There is no fee for the course or for the optional nursing CE credits. 

Contact hours will be awarded by UIHC Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34).  Participants must attend the entire program to receive full credit.
Renewal class: 3.1 contact hours