ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Renewal Course

Monday, March 1, 2021, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM, Spectrum Health Office of Research and Education SHORE, 945 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Grand Rapids, MI


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

ACLS is designed for healthcare providers who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Through instruction and active participation in simulated cases, students enhance their skills in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care acute arrhythmia, stroke and acute coronary syndromes.

1. Define systems of care
2. Apply the BLS, Primary and Secondary Assessment sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
3. Discuss how the use of a rapid response team (RRT) of medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
4. Discuss early recognition and management of ACS, including approprate disposition
5. Discuss early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
6. Recognize bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
7. Perform early management of bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
8. Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
9. Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
10. Recognize respiratory arrest
11. Perform early management of respiratory arrest
12. Recognize cardiac arrest
13. Perform prompt, high-quality BLS including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
14. Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post-cardiac arrest care
15. Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient's physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team

Spectrum Health Hospitals designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to cmeoffice@spectrumhealth.org.

Spectrum Health reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Spectrum Health is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CE Conference Coordinator.

Spectrum Health adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.