Lancaster General College - ACLS Initial Provider/CPR Renewal

Please read this page in its entirety as it outlines all ACLS Initial Provider/CPR Renewal pre-class requirements. This class is 1.5 days, with class time on day one from 0800-1630 and day two from 0800-1200. There is required work to complete prior to arrival. It is imperative that you study the ACLS Provider Manual prior to class in order to be successful.

The course uses the 2010 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
Online CPR Completion Certificate
Printed ACLS Pre-Course Assessment Scores.

Required Text:

AHA's ACLS Provider Manual (2010).
Books may be purchased from http://www.mbsdirect.net/.
Books may also be borrowed from the Health Sciences Library (located in the James Street Lobby).

ACLS Pre-work:

Complete the ECG Practice Strips (PDF). Print and bring to class.
Access the AHA website at www.heart.org/eccstudent, and enter the code “compression” to complete the pre-course assessment and view supplementary material. Bring the printed assessment scores with you in order to be admitted to class.

CPR Pre-work:

CPR Renewal is accomplished through a combination of an online learning module and in-class skills demonstration and evaluation. The online modules and exam must be completed before 0800 on your scheduled class day. You will only be admitted to ACLS Initial Provider/CPR Renewal class if you have completed the online CPR program and have the printed certificate.
You may complete the CPR material and test at any time (up to 60 days prior to class) from any computer with Internet access. If you do not have Internet access, please contact Janet Voss (JMVoss@LancasterGeneralCollege.edu) or Rhoda Denlinger (RHDenlin@LancasterGeneralCollege.edu) for availability of computer classrooms.
For instructions on accessing the online CPR program, see the CPR Online Renewal (PDF) link on the left side of this page.
You will need an access key to complete the online CPR program. Please send an email to IPDrequests@lancastergeneralcollege.edu with the subject "CPR Key Request" and the DATE you are enrolled in class for your key. Keys are distributed Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 3:00pm, and only within 60 days of the class date provided. This is not an automated system, so please allow 24 hours for a response. After two attempts to pass the online module, you will need to purchase a new key through the American Heart Association at their current charge.

Completion Cards:

ACLS and CPR 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 07/01/11