ALH 5676 - Advanced Emergency Medical Life Support

Institution:

Cowley County Community College

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Description:

The student will develop competencies in managing adult cardiac arrest resuscitations. Students will be able to respond to these emergencies, with an emphasis on rapid and aggressive intervention, assessment, ECG interpretation, algorithm knowledge, intravenous infusions, advanced airway maneuvers, pharmacological intervention, and post-resuscitation management. Typical participants are certified or licensed as respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses or paramedics (could be a current student in these healthcare areas as well). The course concludes with an American Heart Association ACLS course.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cowley.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 442-0430

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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