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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Course Description
 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is offered by the Office of Continuing Professional Development in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.  This course is based on the most current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.  ACLS at the University of South Florida integrates the current AHA guidelines with high fidelity simulation training.  The course consists of didactic classes as well as hands on skills testing in our simulation center. With utilization of high fidelity simulation models cases may be recorded to provide feedback to improve a student's performance. (Students participating in video taping will be required to sign a photo release. Images will not be used for profit but for the benefit of students and to further advance research and patient outcomes.) This course is designed for physicians, nurses, and other experienced healthcare providers.  USF offers both the 2 day ACLS certification (13.5 hours with breaks) course and the 1 day ACLS renewal course (9 hours with breaks).

The AHA ACLS 1 day renewal course may only be taken by a provider who has current ACLS provider card on the date of the course.  Providers who have a lapsed card or who have not taken ACLS before will be required to attend the 2 day course.

All participants are required to complete the ACLS precourse self-assessment test, before attending the course. (See Course Requirements)

An AHA ACLS Provider card will be provided upon successful completion of the course content, Skills performance, and completion of a written knowledge assessment tool. AHA ACLS Provider cards are valid for 2 years.
 


Faculty Disclosure Statement
 

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled / unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation.

 


Target Audience
 

This course is designed for physicians, nurses, and other experienced healthcare providers requiring AHA ACLS Certification.

 


Course Requirements
 

  • The 2 day ACLS certification course is for health care providers who have never taken an ACLS course or for providers that do not have a current ACLS card. A current AHA BLS- Healthcare Provider Card is recommended. Completion of the AHA ACLS precourse self-assessment test is required prior to the course
  • The ACLS 1 day renewal course is designed to be a one day course for current AHA ACLS providers. A current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card is recommended. In order to take this renewal course the providers ACLS card must be presented the day of the course. The expiration date must not have lapsed. Completion of the AHA ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Tests is required prior to the course
  • The ACLS Precourse self-assessment test is found on the student CD which accompanies the ACLS Provider Manual.
  • You must complete this test and bring the print-out of your score report with you to the course.
  • Books may purchased at the USF Medical College Bookstore or through the AHA links provided under Course Materials.
 


Accreditation
 

Upon successful completion of the ACLS certification or renewal course, Continuing Education (CE) credits will be given upon request and payment.

A fee of $35.00 will be applied to individuals requesting CE credits.

Physicians:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™,  for the 2 Day ACLS Certification Course and a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™,  for the 1 Day ACLS renewal Course. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 12 contact hours for the for the 2 Day ACLS Certification Course and a maximum of 7 contact hours for the 1 Day ACLS renewal Course.
 


Course Dates
Course dates will be available at a later date. Please check back later.

 

***** For groups requiring special arrangements for ACLS or BLS certification, please contact fslone@health.usf.edu



Faculty
All USF Faculty are AHA trained ACLS Instructors and have simulation training experience.
Medical Director and Course Director

Frederick L. Slone, M.D.
Medical Director for the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning at the
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Address:
Frederick L Slone, MD
USF College of Medicine
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd.
MDC 54
Tampa, Fl
33612-4799
Email: fslone@health.usf.edu
Phone: 813-396-9941
 


Course Director Contact Information
 

Please make all inquiries in writing to:

fslone@health.usf.edu
Frederick L Slone, MD
USF College of Medicine
12901 Bruce B downs Blvd, MDC 54
Tampa, Fl 33612-4799

When making an inquiry, please specify if you are asking about the ACLS 2-day certification course or the ACLS 1-day renewal course.
 



Course Materials
 

The only course material needed is the:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual

This manual is available at the USF Medical College Bookstore or may be ordered online at the following AHA aproved websites.

www.channingbete.com

www.laerdal.com

www.worldpoint-ecc.com

A print-out of your score report for the ACLS precourse self-assessment test must be presented to the course faculty prior to the start of the course. This self-assessment test is available on the Student CD that comes with the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual.
 

 

Course Fees
 

Course Fees will depend on the particular course you choose and will be listed next to the course you choose on the Registration Page.

The following statement is a disclaimer from the American Heart Association:

"The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association."
 



Registration
 

Class size is limited so please register early.  Registration and payment is online only.  Course registration must be completed 10 days prior to the course selected.  Students registering for the course with less than 10 days prior to the course date will be subject to a $10.00 late registration processing fee. All students are still required to fulfill the course requirements. 

Cancellation of the course must be completed 7 days prior to the date of the course in writing to the course director at the address identified above.  A $35.00 administrative processing fee will be withheld.  Failure to provide timely notification of course changes or cancellation may result in forefit of all registration fees.  A student may choose to switch registration to another date providing space is available. 

Students must provide a copy of the results of their ACLS precourse self-assessment test score report or they will not be permitted to take the course.

For those taking the 1 day ACLS renewal course, they must have a current ACLS card. If the date on your ACLS card has expired prior to the course you will NOT be allowed to take the course. In this case, course administrative fees will apply.
For 1-day course registration, click here:
 
 
ACLS 2-day is full. Please check back for future dates.
 
 

USF Health reserves the right to cancel these seminars due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be given to participants. The USF COM will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant due to the seminar cancellation
 


Location
 

The ACLS course will be held in the Center for Advance Clinical Learning which is located in the USF College of Medicine, Center for Advanced Clinical Learning, Tampa FL Please click on the link below:

USF Parking Maps (lot 33 is in the NW portion)
USF Health Science Center Map with directions to the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning.
 


Accommodations
 

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.