VIVO Healthcare Hospital Training Programs

AHA-ECG & Pharmacology

The American Heart Association's ECG & Pharmacology Course is a classroom-based, Instructor-led course designed to improve electrocardiogram (ECG) recognition skills and pharmacology knowledge for treating cardiovascular emergencies
The ECG & Pharmacology Course is for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who require this specialized knowledge for their job.

Intended Audience

This course if for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a rescue card in first aid to meet job, regulator or other requirements

Course Material

HeartSaver CPR & AED student workbook

Course Description

Key changes reflecting science in the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Basic electrophysiology

Normal ECG measurements

Basic arrhythmias

Administration of appropriate drugs within the ACLS algorithms

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Mode of Instruction:

Instructor led training supported by Audio visual training aids
Practice While Watching (PWW)
Skills are taught in groups learning and testing stations

Highlights

Course Duration: 8 Hours

Certification: American Heart Association AHA

Validity: 2 Years