ECT-HK, through its American Heart Association accredited training Centers, can deliver basic, advanced and pediatric advanced life support courses. All ECT-HK healthcare provider courses are delivered by instructors who are experienced healthcare providers.

Quality instruction and practical application of knowledge are emphasized.

American Heart Association in Hong Kong

In 1998 the American Heart Association (AHA) appointed ECT-HK as an International Training Centre (ITC) representing Hong Kong and Macau. ECT-HK has since trained AHA instructors and established regional training centers where healthcare professionals can access AHA programs. Healthcare professional training is available at the following centers.

• Caritas Medical Centre Resuscitation Training Centre (CMCRTC)
• Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine (HKCEM)
• Hong Kong Society of Professional Medical Care (HKSPMC)

For more details regarding AHA programs, please contact the above training centres directly. For information regarding specialist programs or instructor training please contact ECT-HK.

BLS Healthcare Provider Course

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Course for Healthcare Providers aims to provide BLS knowledge and skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), use of automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). This program will make use of videotape, practical sessions and instructor discussions to help participants to provide basic life support in different settings.

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Course Description The Basic Life Support (BLS) Course for Healthcare Providers aims to provide BLS knowledge and skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), use of automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). This program will make use of videotape, practical sessions and instructor discussions to help participants to provide basic life support in different settings. Course Length 4.5 hours Course Content Adult and Child CPR Use of Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator Use of AED in Adult and Child Infant CPR Management of Choking in adult, child and infant Recovery Position Advanced Airway (Demo only) Course Size 6 - 10 students Assessment Skills Assessment: - Single Rescuer Adult CPR - wo Rescuer Adult CPR & AED Operation - wo Rescuer Infant CPR Written Assessment: - 20 Questions Multiple choice Accreditation American Heart Association Course Completion Card Certificate valid for 2 years Materials American Heart Association Basis Life Support for HealthCare Provider student workbook Prerequisites No previous experience is required. Must be over 14 years of age Course Fee HKD 650 per student

ACLS Provider Course

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult cardiac arrest. The course uses case-based teaching. Providers are expected to learn and manage: a respiratory emergency, 4 types of cardiac arrest (simple VF/VT, complex VF/VT, PEA, and asystole), 4 types of pre-arrest emergencies (bradycardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia, and acute coronary syndromes), and stroke.

The ACLS Course consists of lectures, video show and multiple practical scenarios to help the participants acquire the techniques of ACLS. Simulators will be used in different scenarios to make the whole training more interesting and challenging.

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Course Description The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult cardiac arrest. The course uses case-based teaching. Providers are expected to learn and manage: a respiratory emergency, 4 types of cardiac arrest (simple VF/V, complex VF/V, PEA, and asystole), 4 types of pre-arrest emergencies (bradycardia, stable tachycardia, unstable tachycardia, and acute coronary syndromes), and stroke. The ACLS Course consists of lectures, video show and multiple practical scenarios to help the participants acquire the techniques of ACLS. Simulators will be used in different scenarios to make the whole training more interesting and challenging. Course Length 2 days (14 hours) Course Content BLS Primary Survey and ACLS Secondary Survey ACLS Pharmacology Megacode and Team Resuscitation Concept Acute Coronary Syndromes Acute Ischemic Stroke ACLS Skills Stations Course Size 6 students per instructor Assessment Skills Assessment: - Basic Life Support - Megacode Test Written Assessment: - 25 Questions Multiple choice Accreditation American Heart Association Course Completion Card Certificate valid for 2 years Materials AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Student Workbook AHA Handbook of Emergency Cardiac Care 2005 Prerequisites Current AHA Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider Certificate Course Fee HKD 2,000 per student

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

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Course Description The Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guideli es for CPR a d ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. Course Length 2 days (14 hours) Course Content Pediatric Assessment Recognition & Management of Respiratory Distress and Failure Recognition & Management of Shock Recognition & Management of Bradyarrhythmias and Tachyarrhythmias Recognition & Management of Cardiac Arrest Post Resuscitation Management Pharmacology PALS Skills Stations Course Size 6 students per instructor Assessment Skills Assessment: - Basic Life Support - Megacode Test Written Assessment: - 25 Questions Multiple choice Accreditation American Heart Association Course Completion Card Certificate valid for 2 years Materials AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Student Workbook AHA Handbook of Emergency Cardiac Care 2 5 Prerequisites Current AHA Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider Certificate Course Fee HKD 2,000 per student

HeartSaver AED

HeartSaver AED Course is designed to teach Adult CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and Adult relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace

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Course Description HeartSaver AED Course is designed to teach Adult CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and Adult relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace Course Length 4 hours Course Content Chain of survival Warning sings of cardiovascular emergencies Adult/Child Basic Life Support - CPR & AED Management of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) Heart Attack and Stroke Course Size 8-10 students Assessment Skills Assessment: Single Rescuer CPR & AED operation assessment Accreditation American Heart Association Course Completion Card Certificate valid for 2 years Materials American Heart Association HeartSaver AED Student Workbook Prerequisites No previous experience is required. Must be over 14 years of age Course Fee HKD 650 per student