BLS/ACLS Training
Training Site coordinator:
Susan Schriefer, PhD, FNP-BC
susan.schriefer@mahec.net
Questions: Call Wilma Fuentes at (828) 257-4468
MAHEC offers AHA approved courses in Basic Life Support (BLS) and
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers.
Most courses are taught at the MAHEC Bridge Building in Asheville but
if you’re interested in having us bring a course to your hospital or office,
please contact the Training Site coordinator. We have access to a wide
network of instructors and can offer instructor training courses on an asneeded
basis. PALS training will soon be part of our curriculum.
CME Category 1 credit is awarded for our ACLS course.
The goal of the BLS course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult, child and infant victim of a cardiac and/or respiratory
arrest, choking, or other cardiopulmonary emergency. Students will practice skills in simulated cases.
Objectives:
- Learn the importance of the chain of survival
- Recognize a life threatening emergency
- Demonstrate proficiency in 1 person and 2 person CPR
- Utilize an AED when needed
- Provide relief from choking in a safe and effective manner
Credits:
.45 CEUs
Fees:
$95 - includes the most current copy of the BLS student manual; mask; lunch; refreshments; CEU credits; and brand new
equipment
The ACLS course is designed for medical professionals who either direct or participate in resuscitation of a patient. The goal of the
course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergency. Students
will practice skills in simulated cases as both the team leader and team member.
Objectives:
- Recognize and manage peri-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicated resuscitation outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS and integrating an AED
- Manage cardiac arrest until the return of spontaneous circulation, transfer of care, or termination of care
- Recognize and manage acute coronary syndromes
- Recognize and manage acute stroke
- Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team
Credits:
11.0 AMA Category 1 hours
1.1 CEUs
Course Pre-requisites:
- Be current and proficient in BLS using AHA guidelines
- Able to read and interpret ACLS rhythms (normal sinus rhythm, bradycardia’s, tachycardia’s, heart blocks, ventricular rhythms, atrial
rhythms, asystole)
- Understand the essential ACLS medications
- Be able to combine ACLS medications and EKG rhythms in an algorithm
- Perform primary and secondary survey
- Complete the pre-course assessment tests on the ACLS student CD and bring to class
Fees:
Physicians - $225
Others - $180
This includes the most current copy of ACLS student manual; mask; lunch; refreshments; CME or CEU credits; and brand new equipment
for case scenario’s
For a list of upcoming courses, click here.