Advance Cardiac Life Support

Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a two-day practical medical training course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognize and manage life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies. The programme uses simulated clinical scenarios and hands-on learning stations to develop individual skills, team-based resuscitation abilities, and effective leadership during emergency cardiovascular care. The course covers the fundamentals of emergency cardiovascular care, beginning with recognition of life-threatening conditions and the appropriate initiation of advanced cardiac life-support interventions. Participants review basic life-support principles and progress to advanced approaches for managing peri-arrest conditions and cardiac arrest. ECG dysrhythmia recognition and management is a central component of the programme. Participants learn to recognize clinically significant rhythm abnormalities and apply appropriate management strategies. The course also addresses symptomatic bradycardia and stable and unstable tachycardia, allowing participants to develop a structured approach to patients presenting with abnormal cardiac rhythms. The programme also focuses on cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies, including pulseless arrest and respiratory arrest. Participants learn how to apply established resuscitation algorithms and coordinate interventions during high-pressure emergency situations. Airway management is another important component, covering approaches to maintaining an effective airway during critical illness and resuscitation. Participants integrate airway management with cardiovascular assessment and resuscitation techniques during simulated clinical scenarios. The course further addresses acute coronary syndrome and ischemic chest pain, with emphasis on early recognition and appropriate initial management. Stroke care is also included, focusing on recognition of this time-critical emergency and the provision of appropriate initial care. A major feature of the course is its emphasis on resuscitation team dynamics. Participants practice working as team members and team leaders, developing communication, coordination, role allocation, and decision-making skills necessary for effective emergency response. Team-based case management allows participants to apply ACLS algorithms in realistic simulated scenarios. The course uses a participant-focused approach, with practical learning stations and simulated cases designed for both first-time learners and medical professionals who do not use ACLS skills on a daily basis. The programme is intended for medical professionals from different disciplines, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and paramedics. Participants who successfully complete the course receive study materials, a certificate, and a wallet card valid for two years according to the official IBC course flyer. The course provides 10 CME credit hours through the Dubai Health Authority, while also being accredited internationally by the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI). The official course material also identifies the training as American Heart Association approved.