CVT 126 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

A focused study on the theoretical and practical aspects of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols. Students will explore emergency response strategies for arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and other critical cardiovascular events and practice them in a laboratory setting, developing their teamwork and leadership skills in high-pressure emergency situations. This course prepares students to integrate ACLS principles into clinical practice confidently. Hands-on training in advanced life support techniques, including defibrillation, airway management, and pharmacological interventions. Students will practice responding to simulated emergencies, working as part of a team to stabilize critical cardiovascular patients.

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

CVT103 or instructor permission.

Offered

Summer

Outcomes

1. Correlate clinical scenarios with appropriate ACLS responses.
2. Explain ACLS algorithms, including interventions for arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.
3. Evaluate outcomes of ACLS interventions in simulated and real-world settings.
4. Demonstrate proper use of defibrillators and related equipment.
5. Administer pharmacological interventions during simulated cardiovascular emergencies.
6. Collaborate with team members during mock ACLS scenarios to improve outcomes.
7. Lead a mock team response to simulated ACLS scenarios to enhance procedural confidence.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

Downtown

Lecture

5

Lab

10