For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response What does this course teach? Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia Airway management Related pharmacology Management of ACS and stroke Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Options ACLS for Experienced Providers: For those who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, understanding ACLS pharmacology; and who regularly lead or participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest, or postarrest patients What does this course teach? Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an AED Recognize and manage respiratory arrest Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care