Simulation Center

ACLS Programs

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ACLS Initial Provider - 2 Day Course

This training covers comprehensive emergency cardiac care, including manual and AED defibrillation and pacing, management of specific cardiac arrest scenarios, I.V. cardiac drug administration, airway management, use of other ACLS equipment, and current trends in ACLS doctrine. Participants who successfully complete this training will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Completion Card, with a suggested renewal date of two years from date of issuance. Students should become familiar with arrhythmia recognition and ACLS algorithms before taking this course.

Program Duration: 12 hours, 9.25 Nurse Contact Hours Approved

Learners Print This Handout: ACLS Initial Provider Welcome Letter

ACLS Initial Provider - 1 Day Accelerated Course

This training covers comprehensive emergency cardiac care, including manual and AED defibrillation and pacing, management of specific cardiac arrest scenarios, I.V. cardiac drug administration, airway management, use of other ACLS equipment, and current trends in ACLS doctrine. Participants who successfully complete this training will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Completion Card, with a suggested renewal date of two years from date of issuance. Students should become familiar with arrhythmia recognition and ACLS algorithms before taking this course.

Program Duration: 12 hours, 9.25 Nurse Contact Hours Approved

Learners Print This Handout: ACLS Initial Provider Welcome Letter

ACLS Recertification

This recertification course utilizes small group learning stations to review current concepts of emergency cardiac care (see description under ACLS Initial Provider Course), including essential ACLS skills and concepts. Students must hold a current or recently expired ACLS card (less than one month) to be considered for the recertification course. Contact the course director if you have questions regarding ACLS recertification.

Program Duration: 8 hours

Learners Print This Handout: ACLS Recertification Welcome Letter

HeartCode ACLS Anywhere

This program accompanies the AHA HeartCode ACLS Anywhere self-directed eLearning course, which must be completed prior to attending an in-person competency skills assessment. Participants must learn concepts of emergency cardiac care at their own pace using the AHA HeartCode ACLS Anywhere materials, then register for an in-person skills competency segment which must be taken within 30 days of the completion of the AHA HeartCode ACLS Anywhere self-directed eLearning course. During the skills check, students must demonstrate competency in airway management, AED use, and BLS.

Skills Check Office Hours:
Please contact Simulation at Penn Medicine at 215-893-7700 to schedule an appointment.

Medicine Learners Print This Handout: HeartCode ACLS Anywhere Skills Check Welcome Letter