Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Digital Videos (2023)

Comprehensive Training in Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation, Cardiac Arrest Management, and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Overview

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Digital Videos 2023 provide the official video content used in ACLS provider and update courses developed by the American Heart Association.

This program delivers standardized instruction in the recognition and management of life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, and post-cardiac arrest care. The videos are designed to support both instructor-led and blended-learning ACLS training and follow the latest evidence-based resuscitation guidelines.

The course emphasizes rapid assessment, team-based resuscitation, high-quality CPR, effective airway management, rhythm recognition, pharmacologic intervention, and advanced life support algorithms.

Course Specifications

Format

• 26 Video Lectures

Edition

2023

File Size

4.1 GB

Educational Level

Beginner to Advanced

Specialty

Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Resuscitation Medicine

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of ACLS training, participants should be able to:

• Recognize and manage cardiac arrest rapidly.
• Perform high-quality CPR according to current guidelines.
• Apply ACLS algorithms appropriately.
• Identify shockable and non-shockable rhythms.
• Manage bradycardia and tachycardia emergencies.
• Utilize defibrillation and cardioversion safely.
• Understand post-cardiac arrest management.
• Improve team communication during resuscitation.
• Recognize acute coronary syndromes and stroke.
• Integrate pharmacologic therapy into emergency cardiovascular care.

Core Topics Covered

Foundations of ACLS

Topics Include

• ACLS Principles
• Chain of Survival
• Team Dynamics
• Resuscitation Systems of Care
• Clinical Decision Making During Emergencies

Participants develop a systematic approach to cardiovascular emergencies.

High-Quality CPR

Topics Include

• Chest Compression Quality
• Compression Rate and Depth
• Minimizing Interruptions
• Ventilation Strategies
• Team-Based CPR

Review of the critical role of effective CPR in survival outcomes.

Basic Airway Management

Topics Include

• Airway Assessment
• Bag-Mask Ventilation
• Oxygen Delivery
• Airway Adjuncts

Participants learn initial airway stabilization techniques.

Advanced Airway Management

Topics Include

• Endotracheal Intubation
• Supraglottic Airways
• Airway Confirmation
• Ventilation Monitoring

Focus on airway management during resuscitation scenarios.

Cardiac Arrest Algorithms

A central component of ACLS training.

Topics Include

• Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
• Asystole
• Resuscitation Decision Pathways

Participants learn evidence-based treatment algorithms.

Shockable Rhythms

Topics Include

• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
• Defibrillation Techniques
• Antiarrhythmic Therapy

Review of management strategies for shockable cardiac arrest rhythms.

Non-Shockable Rhythms

Topics Include

• Asystole
• Pulseless Electrical Activity
• Reversible Causes
• Resuscitation Priorities

Participants learn systematic evaluation and treatment approaches.

Bradycardia Management

Topics Include

• Symptomatic Bradycardia
• AV Block Recognition
• Atropine Therapy
• Transcutaneous Pacing
• Vasopressor Support

Comprehensive review of ACLS bradycardia algorithms.

Tachycardia Management

Topics Include

• Narrow Complex Tachycardia
• Wide Complex Tachycardia
• Stable vs Unstable Tachycardia
• Synchronized Cardioversion
• Antiarrhythmic Medications

Participants learn rhythm-specific management strategies.

Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)

Topics Include

• STEMI Recognition
• NSTEMI Management
• Early Reperfusion Strategies
• Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Review of time-sensitive management principles.

Acute Stroke Management

Topics Include

• Stroke Recognition
• Stroke Systems of Care
• Early Assessment
• Emergency Treatment Pathways

Participants learn rapid evaluation strategies for suspected stroke.

Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

Topics Include

• Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC)
• Hemodynamic Optimization
• Neurologic Assessment
• Targeted Temperature Management
• Intensive Care Considerations

Focus on improving survival and neurologic outcomes after resuscitation.

ACLS Pharmacology

Topics Include

• Epinephrine
• Amiodarone
• Lidocaine
• Adenosine
• Atropine
• Vasopressor Therapy

Review of medications commonly used during ACLS scenarios.

Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest

Topics Include

• The H’s and T’s
• Hypoxia
• Hypovolemia
• Hyperkalemia
• Tension Pneumothorax
• Cardiac Tamponade
• Thrombosis

Participants learn systematic identification of treatable causes.

Team Dynamics and Communication

Topics Include

• Leadership During Resuscitation
• Closed-Loop Communication
• Role Assignment
• Crisis Resource Management

Strong emphasis is placed on effective team performance.

Educational Features

Official ACLS Educational Content

Based on current evidence-based resuscitation guidelines.

Scenario-Based Learning

Uses realistic emergency situations to reinforce key concepts.

Algorithm-Focused Education

Provides structured approaches to life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies.

Team-Based Resuscitation Training

Emphasizes communication and coordinated care.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Cardiologists
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Critical Care Physicians
• Anesthesiologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Hospitalists

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Allied Health Professionals

• Nurses
• Respiratory Therapists
• Paramedics
• Emergency Medical Technicians

Trainees

• Medical Students
• Residents
• Fellows

Why Choose This Course?

• Official ACLS educational content.
• Covers all major ACLS algorithms.
• Focuses on practical resuscitation skills.
• Includes cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, ACS, and stroke management.
• Reinforces team-based emergency care.
• Essential preparation for ACLS certification and recertification.