Revised 10/2026

EMS 165 - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1 CR.)

Course Description

Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.

General Course Purpose

The course covers the assessment and management of cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: EMS 100 or equivalent.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Utilize patient assessment findings to formulate a field impression for patients with cardiac emergencies.
• Utilize current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines to determine and Implement the treatment plan for these patients.

Major Topics to Be Included

• Cardiovascular emergencies
• Cerebrovascular Accidents (Stroke)