Does Tanda Medical College offer ACLS and BLS certification courses? If yes, what are the criteria and duration for these courses?
Hello,
Yes, Tanda Medical College offers ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification courses. These courses are usually conducted by the college's Department of Emergency Medicine or the American Heart Association (AHA) training center within the college.
Criteria for ACLS and BLS certification courses at Tanda Medical College:
1. Eligibility: Medical students, interns, residents, and faculty members are eligible to apply.
2. Prerequisites:
- BLS certification is usually a prerequisite for ACLS.
- Participants should have a basic knowledge of ECG interpretation and pharmacology.
3. Course duration:
- BLS: 1-2 days
- ACLS: 2-3 days
4. Course content:
- BLS: Covers basic life support skills, CPR, and defibrillator use.
- ACLS: Focuses on advanced cardiovascular life support, including ECG interpretation, pharmacology, and cardiac arrest management.
5. Certification:
- Upon successful completion, participants receive AHA certification, valid for 2 years.
6. Registration:
- Interested candidates should contact the college's Department of Emergency Medicine or AHA training center for registration and course schedule details.
Hope this helps,
Thank you