EMS 240 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Institution:

Central Arizona College

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Description:

2 Credits (2 Lectures) Didactic and psychomotor skills training and validation in techniques of Advanced Cardiac Life Support according to the 2005 Standards and Guidelines of the American Heart Association. Includes endotracheal incubation; ECG arrhythmia recognition; synchronized, unsynchronized and automated defibrillation; cardiovascular pharmacology; and electronic pacemaker. For all health-care related professionals, clinical and prehospital. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider validation; or National Safety Council Green Cross Professional Rescuer; or Consent of Instructor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centralaz.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 494-5444

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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