| Course Background |
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The AHA ACLS Provider Course provides knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage initial stage of adult arrest. The course uses case-based teaching. Providers are expected to learn to manage ACLS core cases: a respiratory emergency, 4 types of cardiac arrest (simple VF/VT, complex VF/VT, PEA, and asystole), pre-arrest emergencies (bradycardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia, and acute coronary syndromes), and stroke. The ACLS Course consists of lectures, video show and multiple practical scenarios to help the participants to acquire the techniques of ACLS. Simulators will be used in different scenarios to make the whole training more interesting and challenging. The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine has been providing resuscitation training since 1991. All accredited AHA instructors are practicing medical or nursing colleagues with years of teaching experience. This course uses 2020 update AHA resuscitation guidelines. |
| Course Test |
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To complete the ACLS Provider Course, candidate should be able to demonstrate adult CPR skills and use of the AED and achieve the learning objectives for each core case outlined in the critical evaluation checklist. A post-course written MCQ examination will be issued. The passing rate is 84%. Students will also be assessed on practical ACLS scenarios. Successful candidates will be given attendance certificates and AHA ACLS completion e-certificates. |
| Reading Material |
| The course material including the AHA ACLS Provider Manual will be ready for collection after successful application. Early application and collection of course materials is much encouraged. |
| Course Venue |
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Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan Clinical Training Center, School of Nursing Skills Laboratory 4/F, Old Wing 199 Tsuen King Circuit, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Please click here to see the map School of Nursing Union Hospital |
| Time |
| 09:00 – 17:00 (Day 1) 09:00 – 17:00 (Day 2) Please be punctual. Student who is late for > 20 min will not be allowed to join the class |
| Course Fee |
| HK$2,940 HK$2,730 for HKCEM Fellows / Trainees; HA Staff and TWAH / UH Nursing student HK$2,630 for TWAH / UHStaff |
| Intended Candidate |
| Personnel who are working in emergency, intensive care, critical care or acute departments/wards; emergency medical providers such as medical officers, nurses, emergency technicians, paramedics and other professionals who need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency. |
| Course Pre-requisites |
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Candidates should possess AHA BLS certification or equivalent. Please send photocopy of AHA BLS certificate after online registration to College at course@hkcem.org.hk Candidates without BLS certification are encouraged to join BLS Provider Course. |
| Class Capacity |
| 12 candidates per class |
| College |
Max. |
Day |
Day |
Category |
| AN – Anaesthesiologists |
12.25 |
7 |
5.25 |
ana- |
| CM – Community Medicine |
10 |
6 |
5 |
– |
| DS – Dental Surgeons |
– |
7 |
5.5 |
Cat. B |
| EM(F) – Emergency Medicine (Fellow) |
|
6 |
4 |
IP |
| EM(T) – Emergency Medicine (Trainee) |
|
5 |
4 |
Cat. A |
| FP – Family Physicians |
10 |
5 |
5 |
Cat. 5.2 |
| OG – Obstericians& Gynaecologists |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Non O&G |
| OP – Ophthalmologists |
6 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
passive |
| OS – Orthopadeic Surgeons |
8 |
5 |
5 |
Cat. C |
| OT – Otorhinolaryngologists |
6 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
Cat 2.2 |
| PD – Paediatricians |
12 |
6 |
6 |
Cat.A |
| PA – Pathologists |
– |
7 |
5.5 |
PP |
| PH – Physicians |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
| PS – Psychiatrists |
11 |
6 |
5 |
PP/OP |
| RA – Radiologists |
– |
7 |
5 |
Cat. B |
| SU – Surgeons |
11 |
6 |
5 |
passive |
| MCHK CME Programme |
10 |
5 |
5 |
passive |
| CNE Points |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
| Faculty |
| American Heart Association accredited BLS Instructors |
| Application Deadline |
| First comes first serve |
| Enrollment Method |
| Online Registration |
| Program Schedule |
| Download the Course rundown |