The Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Provider course tests and strengthens your high-level skills and knowledge involving core ACLS concepts in simulated, cardiac-related emergency situations to help you in your practice.  

Providers learn the skills needed to manage advanced cardiac life support scenarios: respiratory emergencies, various types of cardiac arrest (simple VT/VF, complex VT/VF, PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity) and asystole), pre-arrest emergencies: stable and unstable bradycardia and tachycardia, acute coronary syndromes and stroke.

In this concentrated course, your proficiency will be evaluated in high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and more. 

What you’re expected to know before taking this course 

For you to achieve the best possible learning outcomes from our ACLS Provider course, you’ll need to possess clinical skills, knowledge and ability in: 

• High-quality BLS 
• Recognition of common cardiac ECG rhythms 
• Effective management of airways and use of adjuncts 
• Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology 
• Practical management of complex cases 
• High-performance team skills 

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Heartsaver® CPR AED – Level C Courses (Adult, Child & Infant) 

All Heartsaver® CPR AED – Level C courses offer the same learning objectives – to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult, child and infant experiencing a cardiac arrest in a safe, timely and effective manner.

In just a few hours – through video-based lectures, hands-on practice, and knowledge and skills testing – you will gain the confidence and ability to perform critical life-saving skills.

What you can expect in all Heartsaver® courses* 

• Introduction to CPR and AED: How high-quality CPR improves survival and the critical role of lay responders in the Chain of Survival. 
• Signs of cardiac arrest: A review of the signs including sudden collapse, unresponsiveness, not breathing normally or making gasping sounds. 
• CPR: Learn how to perform high-quality CPR – chest compressions and breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a pocket mask. 
• AED: Learn how to use an AED.  
• Choking relief: Learn the critical techniques to help a person who is choking. 
• Other life-threatening emergencies: Learn how to help someone in an opioid-associated life-threatening emergency and a drowning emergency. 
• Hands-on practice: Doing CPR and using an AED on mannequins to build confidence and proficiency. 
• Scenario-based training: Applying your knowledge and skills to simulated cardiac arrest emergency situations to build confidence and readiness to respond in real-life situations, with a greater focus on women in cardiac arrest.  

**Please note: Registered clinical staff require BLS**

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The Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider course will help you to develop individual skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated real-life situations that mirror your work life in which you’ll need to recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests or other cardiovascular emergencies involving paediatric patients.  
 
These simulations will involve high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics and communication, and a systematic approach to paediatric assessment that includes the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence. You will be able to reinforce concepts, undertake skills practice, receive coaching and correction, and refine your abilities before final testing.  

What you’re expected to know before taking this course 

For you to achieve the best possible learning outcomes from our PALS Provider course, you will need to possess clinical skills, knowledge and proficiency in: 

• High-quality BLS  
• Recognition of common paediatric cardiac ECG rhythms 
• Effective airway management and use of adjuncts 
• Knowledge of paediatric cardiopulmonary pharmacology  
• Practical management of complex cases 
• High-performance team skills 

Paediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) is designed for healthcare providers and first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings and is ideal for emergency medical services staff, general practitioners, paramedic or nursing students who have completed their clinical rotation, as well as respiratory therapists, physiotherapists and medical, surgical, school or community nurses. 
 
The PEARS Provider course equips participants with skills to participate in the initial management of respiratory and shock emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest until the child is transferred to advanced life support care. This is an intermediate paediatric skills course that builds on BLS concepts and can be a stepping stone towards certification in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Participants will learn a systematic approach to paediatric assessment and response and will gain confidence in decision-making and applying effective team dynamics.