Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Recognize and initiate early management of peri-arrest rhythms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS.
• Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until the return of spontaneous circulation.
• Recognize stroke and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and provide effective initial care.
• Understand the impact of effective team dynamics on overall team performance.
• Understand and perform defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing.
• Successfully answer the Theory questions and pass the skills test by demonstrating competency in Adult High Quality BLS, Airway Management, Megacode testing and Team Dynamics.

It is mandatory for all ACLS participants to have:

• Valid BLS Certification.
• Should have studied the ACLS manual.
• Knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation for core ACLS rhythms.
• Basic Knowledge of airway management.
• Basic ACLS drugs and pharmacology knowledge.
• Effective resuscitation team concepts.