Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Skills.
Better Outcomes.

Designed for healthcare professionals managing cardiac emergencies, ACLS builds confidence in high-pressure situations.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Courses

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is a specialised programme for healthcare professionals who may be required to manage cardiovascular emergencies. It provides the knowledge, practical skills, and team-based leadership techniques needed to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory arrest in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings.

Delivered in line with internationally recognised guidelines, the course combines structured learning with hands-on practice and scenario-based simulations. Participants develop confidence in applying advanced resuscitation techniques, emergency cardiovascular care strategies, and effective communication when working within a resuscitation team.

If you would like to discuss availability, group bookings, or on-site delivery, please contact us.

Course Overview

The ACLS programme prepares healthcare providers to recognise and manage cardiovascular emergencies in high-pressure environments. Core areas include:

Basic life support skills including bag-mask ventilation and AED use
Recognition and management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest conditions
Airway management and emergency pharmacology
Early management of stroke and acute coronary syndromes
Team communication, leadership, and coordinated resuscitation performance

Training is delivered using interactive teaching, scenario-based simulations, and structured skills assessments to support real-world competence.

Modules

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, including symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Course Details

Duration

ACLS Provider Course (2 days)
Approximately 10 to 12 hours in total, including skills practice and skills testing.

HeartCode ACLS (Blended Learning)
Online module completed in advance, followed by approximately 5 to 6 hours of classroom-based skills practice and skills testing.

You must have previously completed an ACLS course to be eligible to attend the Heartcode ACLS – previous certificate required.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive an Irish Heart Foundation and American Heart Association digital certificate. Certification is valid for two years and is recognised internationally.

Assessment

Participants must demonstrate competence across all learning stations and successfully pass:

CPR and AED skills test
Bag-mask ventilation skills test
Megacode test
Written test

HeartCode ACLS pathway

Part 1: Online learning and written exam. On successful completion, students receive a Part 1 certificate which must be presented to attend Part 2.
Part 2: Hands-on skills session with an AHA ACLS Instructor, including skills testing.

Group Size

Max 12 Candidates

Who It's For

Consultants, Registrars, Senior House Officers, Interns, Medical Students, General Practitioners, Dentists, Clinical Nurse Managers, Nurses, Advanced Paramedics, Cardiac Technicians, Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff, Respiratory Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other healthcare personnel.

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Course Details

Who’s It For

Medicore’s ACLS course is recommended for healthcare personnel who may be required to respond to a cardiac arrest, including:

A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before attending ACLS.

Requirements

All students must hold a current Basic Life Support certificate issued within the last 12 months.
Students must be physically able to perform chest compressions on a manikin while standing and kneeling.
Heartcode ACLS course – proof of attending previous ACLS course required.

Method of delivery

The course is delivered by Medicore Medical Services instructors, supported by clinical leadership, and includes theory, practical stations, role play, and video-based learning. The course is delivered in English.

A blended learning option is available through HeartCode ACLS Part 1, completed online prior to the in-person skills session.

Renewal

Certification is valid for two years. To remain certified, participants must complete an approved renewal course before the certificate expires.

Why choose Medicore?

Certified and recognised training: Participants receive a two-year certificate accredited by the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association.
Expert-led instruction: Delivered by instructors with substantial experience in emergency and critical care environments.
Flexible learning options: Choose a fully instructor-led course or a blended format using HeartCode ACLS Part 1 online learning prior to hands-on skills practice and testing.
Comprehensive curriculum: A structured programme covering both knowledge and practical skills needed to manage cardiovascular emergencies effectively.
Multiple locations available on request: We can deliver the ACLS course at locations across Ireland where suitable facilities are available. If you have space to run an in-house course, contact us and we will advise on feasibility and requirements.

Why choose Medicore?

Medicore courses are classroom based and can be run in our training premises or onsite if space allows.

With a focus on real-world application and professional standards, we prepare you to confidently respond to emergencies wherever you are.

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