2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support New Provider Course - Basic Life Support Renewal

Sep 23, 2026

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Course agenda and requirements for the 2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) New Provider program combined with Basic Life Support (BLS) renewal. The course targets physicians, nurses, and paramedic personnel, focusing on high-performance team approaches for adult cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Learning outcomes cover BLS systems of care, assessment sequencing, RRT impact, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acute Stroke recognition/management, AED use for adults and children, post–cardiac arrest care, and effective resuscitation communication. Completion requires passing the BLS and ACLS written exams with a score of 84% or higher.

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2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support New Provider Course & Basic Life Support Renewal Purpose and Intended Audience To enable physicians, nurses, and paramedic personnel to improve outcomes for adult patients of cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies through early recognition and interventions by high-performance teams. Objectives/Learner Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to: 1. Define systems of care. 2. Apply the BLS, Primary and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients. 3. Discuss how the use of a rapid response team (RRT) may improve patient outcomes. 4. Recognize and manage patients experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acute Stroke, including disposition. 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automated external defibrillator (AED) use for both adults and children. 6. Recognize and manage respiratory and/or cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care. 7. Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team. 8. Complete the BLS and ACLS written exams with a score of 84% or higher. Prerequisites Successful completion of the Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher. ACLS Video Prework Email completion certificate to [DM_CTC@unitypoint.org](DM_CTC@unitypoint.org) at least two weeks prior to course. Faculty Certified AHA ACLS and BLS Instructors Dates February 25 & 26, 2026 May 4 & 5, 2026 August 24 & 25, 2026 November 24 & 25, 2026 December 21 & 22, 2026 Dress Code Business casual. NO blue jeans, shorts, or flip flops. MUST wear closed-toe shoes. Location Iowa Methodist Medical Center Education Research Center Driving directions will be included in the confirmation email. Agenda Day 1: (includes two 10-minute breaks) 10:00 ACLS overview and Science of Resuscitation 10:25 Adult Skills test-out 11:10 Airway Management 12:00 Lunch 12:40 High-Performance Teams 1:05 Brady and Tachyarrhythmias 1:15 Technology review 1:30 Scenario Practice 4:00 Adjourn Day 2: (includes two 10-minute breaks) 8:00 Infant CPR Practice and testing 9:30 Megacode Practice 11:30 Lunch 12:10 Megacode Testing 2:00 Written Exam 4:00 Course Evaluation/Remediation/Dismissal Questions: [Email DM_CTC@unitypoint.org](Email DM_CTC@unitypoint.org) 2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support New Provider Course & Basic Life Support Renewal Continuing Education Credit CE Nursing: IBON Provider \#31, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, awards 11.5 contact hours for full attendance. CEH: Approved for 9.75 credit hours by Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) . An email notice will be sent after the course to claim credits online. CME: UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines designates this live activity for maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Fees Full Registration $300 UPHDM Region Clinic Employees $250 Fees do not include course textbook or lunch. Payment Call the Training Center at 515-241-6811 to provide credit card information. Course Textbook 2025 ACLS Provider Manual How to Register Please click and complete registration at this link: 2026 ACLS Course Registration Cancellation Policy • The registration fee, minus $100.00 is refundable up to three business days prior to the program. After that time, norefund is available. • UnityPoint Health – Des Moines reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment. If this occurs, the registration fees will be refunded.

FAQs

Who is the intended audience for this 2026 ACLS/BLS course?

The course is designed for physicians, nurses, and paramedic personnel who need to improve outcomes for adult patients with cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies.

What prerequisites are required before attending?

Participants must complete the Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher.

How can participants earn continuing education and professional credits?

The document specifies CE Nursing, CEH, and CME credit details, with an email notice after the course to claim credits online.

Sep 23, 2026

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