All course options have an online and in-person session requirements.
Advanced Stroke Life Support
The ASLS Blended Learning Course will educate healthcare professionals to identify, evaluate, and manage patients with stroke. This course was co-developed by the American Heart Association and The University of Miami’s Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education and is appropriate for all healthcare providers involved in the management of acute stroke patients.
ASLS Provider Online (NOTE: You will be required to select one of 3 tracks). The track you choose will determine which ASLS Provider Course you will complete and receive a certification eCard for.
ASLS Online: Prehospital and In-Hospital Provider Number: 28-1033 $180.00
ASLS Online: In-Hospital Provider Only Number: 28-1043 $160.00
ASLS Online: Prehospital Provider Only Number: 28-1044 $140.00
Notes: After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session with Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training to obtain a course completion card. Contact this AHA Training Center at ahacpr@osufst.org to schedule the In-person session.
Description
PLEASE NOTE: This course requires a skills session with an AHA Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Instructor.
The ASLS Online: Prehospital & In-Hospital Provider Course aims to educate healthcare professionals on the identification, evaluation, and management of patients with stroke. This course is intended for healthcare providers who care for patients with stroke or work in settings with patients who are at risk for stroke. This course meets the education requirements for Stroke Center Certification. At the completion of this online course, the learners will be able to: • Describe why early treatment of stroke may result in a marked reduction in risk of disability • Identify the 5 main stroke syndromes and relate them to pathophysiology and clinical signs • Perform a focused evaluation to identify stroke and its location and assess its severity • Define the initial management of patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes • Describe the principles of prehospital stroke management that make up the current standard of care • Determine when to call a stroke alert and quickly transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility • Communicate the patient’s symptoms, time of onset, and neurologic exam clearly and succinctly with hospital personnel • Define the priorities for the stroke patient during interfacility transport • Explain the importance of an organized approach to treating stroke patients for improved patient outcomes • Describe the management goals for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage • Outline post–acute care management: supportive medical care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for stroke patients • Discuss the etiologic evaluation and secondary stroke prevention for stroke patients
Fulfillment Details
Upon purchase, with in 1 to 2 business days you will receive a link at the email provided to access this course.
Notes: After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session (sold separately) with an AHA Training Center to obtain a course completion card. For more details or to schedule the in-person session, contact an AHA Training Center in your area or in Stillwater, OK, you may email us at ahacpr@osufst.org
Prices range from $140.00 to $180.00 (price depends on options selected)