The course's curriculum is in compliance with Saudi Heart Association Guidelines ( SHA Guidelines /Emergency Cardiovascular Care CPR Guidelines ( ECC CPR) latest evidenced-based guidelines ). At LSTC/FCA , we educate healthcare practitioners to deliver quality patient care, advance healthcare algorithms and make a difference in the patient care. The CPR & AED learning programs increase survival rates by training healthcare providers and lay rescuers on the skills needed to respond to emergency situations quickly, promptly, and effectively and eventually reduce morbidity and mortality.
The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers classroom course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals with the following skills:
Instructor-led, hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency and consistency. The initial provider course completion time requirement is approximately 5-6 hours, including skills practice, skills testing, and written evaluation. The renewal course time requirement is approximately 4 hours, including skills practice and evaluation.
For all healthcare professionals such as:
SHA BLS for Healthcare Providers course completion card valid for two years.
Adult/Child /Infant CPR ,Barrier device and AED ,FBAO followed by online .
SHA BLS Provider Manual from Saudi Heart Association webpage..
Provides participants with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to manage an emergency in the first few minutes until the emergency medical services (EMS) takes over. This course also teaches adult CPR AED for non healthcare providers.
Power point based and Instructor-led, hands-on skills practice format and evaluation The course incorporates the Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows Instructors to observe students, provide feedback and guide them to fully acquire the skills.
All non Health care and Health care provider with limited or no medical training seeking a course completion card in first aid, CPR and AED to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
SHA HSFA CPR AED Provider course completion card valid for two years.
Successful completion including skills demonstration and CPR AED skills test.
SHA HSFA CPR AED Provider Manual from Saudi Heart Association webpage.
The course follows the recent International Resuscitation Guidelines in advanced cardiovascular life support endorsed by SHA. This course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication as well as systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care.
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 special consideration.
Airway management and vascular access skill lab.
ECG and dysrhythmia interpretation and related pharmacology.
Management of Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke.
Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics.
Lethal Arrhythmias, Bradycardia and Tachycardia
Instructor-led classroom course with large-group classroom and small-group learning and testing skills where case-based scenarios are presented.
Healthcare professionals in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.
This includes the following:
SHA ACLS for Healthcare Providers course completion card valid for two years.
Two days interactive course with multidisciplinary skills stations
SHA ACLS Provider Manual from Saudi Heart Association webpage.
The objective of the PALS Course is to have a better quality of care and management protocol provided to ill or injured children, resulting in decreasing morbidity and mortality.
Classroom-based interactive course with group discussion and hands on skill.
Course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric scenarios inclusive of simulations.
Course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations.
Healthcare professionals in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes the following;
SHA PALS for Healthcare Providers course completion card valid for two years.
Two days interactive course with multidisciplinary skills stations
SHA PALS Provider Manual from Saudi Heart Association webpage.
The NRP course provides Healthcare providers with the basic knowledge to care for the neonatal patient in cardiac arrest and to manage resuscitation efforts in conditions that can potentially lead to arrest.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
SHA NRP for Healthcare Provider Course completion card valid for two years.
Multiple choice online exam and skills test.
SHA NRP Provider Manual from Saudi Heart Association webpage.
Approximately 8 hours (one full day).
The course provides the essential information and skills required for providers to identify and treat life threatening injuries under the extreme circumstances associated with these situations in the fast-paced and anxious environment of a trauma room.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Physicians in the fields of Acute care, OR, Surgical & Orthopedic areas. Nurses and technicians can benefit by attending as observers/auditors.
ATLS card issued by the American College of Surgeons and valid for three years.