Lancaster General College - ACLS Initial Provider

Please read this page in its entirety as it outlines all ACLS Initial Provider pre-class requirements. This is a two-day class that begins at 0800 each day. There is required work to complete prior to arrival.

The course uses the 2005 Guidelines for Instruction. These guidelines offer a flexible, patient-focused approach to treating various cardiac arrhythmias. The ACLS Provider Course uses case-based teaching in which providers will learn to manage 10 core cases during small-group discussions and occasional large-group sessions. Participation is expected.

Prerequisites:

Current CPR Provider Card
Basic Arrhythmia Class

Required Text:

AHA's ACLS Provider Manual (2006).
Books may be purchased from www.mbsdirect.net.
Books may also be borrowed from the Health Sciences Library (located in the James Street Lobby).

ACLS Pre-work:

Complete the Precourse Self-Assessment (PDF). The assessment begins on page 8.
Complete the ECG Practice Strips (PDF).
Print the ACLS Pharmacology Sheet (PDF).

Completion Cards:

ACLS certification cards will be distributed to you at the end of the class after you have successfully completed the exam.

If you have any questions regarding the above, contact Caroline Althouse, Staff Instructor, at cealthou@lancastergeneralcollege.edu.

Updated 10/15/08