NRSG 498 ACLS/PALS

Following successful completion of the course, the student will receive a certification of completion in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Heart Association. Students will learn to recognize life-threatening dysthymias, utilize appropriate mechanical and pharmacological interventions, and implement advanced airway management skills. The learner will be able to cognitively state and apply the American Heart Association standards and guidelines for advanced emergency cardiac and respiratory care and resuscitation as broadly as possible in a variety of hypothetical situations. 

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize and treat life-threatening arrhythmias according to AHA protocol.
2. Utilize airway management skills in a resuscitation situation.
3. Perform mechanical skills required in advanced cardiac life support.
4. Explain the rationale for using various ACLS/PALS modalities of treatment using the AHA algorithms.
5. Incorporate rapid assessment findings in the treatment and differentiation of differing types of shock in the pediatric and adult client.
6. Supervise and direct the arrest team during practice code situations, using the AHA algorithms.