Initial Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Initial ACLS | Available (UTMB Affiliation Required)

301 11th Street Galveston Health Education Center (HEC), TX 77555 United States
Classroom 3A
10/31/2024-11/1/2024
7:30 AM-5:00 PM CDT on Th Fri
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$200.00
Affiliated Discount Available

Initial Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Initial ACLS | Available (UTMB Affiliation Required)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

ACLS:

  • For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

What does this course teach?

  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology
  • Management of ACS and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

  • The Health Education Center (HEC) is located at 301 11th street, Galveston, TX 77555. 

    The closest public parking garage is garage #2 located at 10th Street and Harborside Drive. 

    Walking directions from Parking

    • Exit Public Parking Garage 2.
    • Follow the yellow arrows (below) to the HEC building main entrance
    • Take the main bank of elevators to the @class_location where there will be further signage near the glass doors directing you to the session.

    Link to the interactive campus map   https://www.utmbhealth.com/locations/maps


    Free parking options for Galveston Campus 

    Employee and student now have three options for free, non-contract parking. Approximately 670 spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis:

    • Barracuda Street Lot between 4th Street/Holiday Drive and 6th Street, behind the Primary Care Pavilion
    • FH Lot at Mechanic Street and Ferry Road
    • Seawall Lot on 706 Holiday Dr., Galveston, TX 77550

    These options are available to faculty, staff and students, including those who occasionally travel to the Galveston Campus from other UTMB or remote work locations.

    A shuttle service is now available for employees and students parking at the Seawall Lot.

    Other commuting options include the Park & Ride shuttle between Galveston and League City/Webster, as well as van- and carpools. For more information, visit the Public Transit and Commuting web page.

     

    For more information on parking options, visit the Parking Facilities webpage.

    https://www.utmb.edu/transit/campus-circular-shuttle

     The hours of operation are Monday through Friday:

      • 6:00 am-9:00 am
      • 11:00 am-2:00 pm
      • 4 pm- 8:00 pm
    • There is no cost to ride the shuttle service.
    • Each shuttle (2) makes a total of five (5) stops. Stop locations are at:
      • Seawall Parking Lot   (Seawall between 4th and Ferry, entrance off Church or 4th)
      • Waverly Smith Pavilion
      • The corner of HEC and SON buildings
      • 2200 Market
      • UHC- Harborside entrance

     Free Parking Lots

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  • ACLS Provider Manual 
    https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual
    ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3



    OR

    ACLS Provider Manual eBook
    https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual-ebook
    ISBN: 978-1-61669-797-6