ACLS

[1EMT-P]

Do any of you know if there any alternatives to AHA ACLS?

[Doczilla]

Experience, judgement, and knowledge of the medical literature.

Apart from that, I haven't heard of any condensed objective-based courses that mimic the course content. There is Advanced Medical Life Support class, but this is more like the "general approach to sick patients" class rather than the "how to run a code" class that ACLS has become.

'zilla

[Ridryder 911]

Sorry, they have the monopoly, If it is that you are worried about difficulty ...don't.

R/r 911

[Dustdevil]

Sorry, they have the monopoly...

And not just your garden variety monopoly either. It appears to me that AHA has an international monopoly. Unless I am mistaken (wouldn't be the first time), even Canadia and Europia recognise AHA standards. Although, I would be interested in knowing if other countries are as anal about the whole "certification card" concept as we are in the U.S.

[rock_shoes]

And not just your garden variety monopoly either. It appears to me that AHA has an international monopoly. Unless I am mistaken (wouldn't be the first time), even Canadia and Europia recognize AHA standards. Although, I would be interested in knowing if other countries are as anal about the whole "certification card" concept as we are in the U.S.

Can't speak for the other provinces but I know BC is all about having your EMA paramedic license not a series of little cards you can clutter up your wallet with. The truth of the matter is that you must be proficient with ACLS in order to make it through licensing. Sure you get to collect cards like when you renew your CPR-C every 2 years but everything is about maintaining your license. Also there is a license review process, minimum number of patient contacts and a minimum number of continuing medical education credits every year. If your found lacking in experience in a particular area when your patient contacts and con-ed credits are reviewed after 5 years you get to do another licensing exam or lose your license.

[WendyT]

Ok America, time to color your money, I have three colors and you need to pay close attention. For those of you that are color blind are welcome to join us.

Blue, Red and Green.

Sorry no color by numbers, maybe next time. :wink:

[BEorP]

And not just your garden variety monopoly either. It appears to me that AHA has an international monopoly. Unless I am mistaken (wouldn't be the first time), even Canadia and Europia recognise AHA standards. Although, I would be interested in knowing if other countries are as anal about the whole "certification card" concept as we are in the U.S.

I'm not sure if you mean just that Canada would accept an AHA card, which I think they would, or if you mean that our courses are run based on AHA stuff. As far as I understand, all courses will be based on the ILCOR standards but ACLS here will be certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (unless I am mistaken).

[kristo]

In Europe, we have the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), which sets the standard on cardiac care (and more). The ERC is usually along the same lines as AHA.

At least in Iceland, we still have AHA ACLS courses, though.

[Just Plain Ruff]

In the USA you are stuck with ACLS.

So easy a caveman can do it.

[Inf]

ASHI ACLS and ASHI PALS are excellent accepted alternatives.