Advanced Patient Care

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to ACLS and provides a basis for responding to a critical care event. The primary emphasis prepares students to take and pass the ACLS training course. The topics covered include patient assessment, treatment protocols, ECG monitoring and interpretation, implementing critical care algorithms, pharmacological agents and airway management. ACLS certification is required at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite(s): BCLS Certification or instructor permission. Lecture Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences Schedule Type (Primary): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.