Adult Cardiac and Pediatric Advanced Life Support    3 s.h

Catalog description

This course is designed for healthcare providers who will participate in the management of cardio pulmonary resuscitation and will focus on advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation modalities and hands on procedures for the adult and pediatric patient populations. Cardiovascular pharmacology, advanced airway management, vascular access, and resuscitation techniques used in the management of adult and pediatric cardiac emergencies will be explored. Successful completion of the course will result in AHA, ACLS and AHA PALS certifications. 3hour lecture. Prereq.: Students need basic cardiac life support certification to take this course.