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ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS

ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS equips learners with advanced cardiovascular life support principles, emergency response protocols, airway management skills, and evidence-based resuscitation techniques aligned with international clinical standards.

Course Features

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS is designed to develop advanced emergency response competence for healthcare and clinical environments. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical life support training aligned to international standards.

  • Accredited ICTQual AB qualification

  • Advanced cardiovascular life support training

  • Practical emergency simulation-based learning

  • Clinical airway and resuscitation focus

  • Suitable for healthcare professionals and responders

  • Progression pathway to higher clinical certifications

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a professional qualification developed to enhance competence in managing cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, and peri-arrest conditions. It focuses on structured clinical decision-making and advanced resuscitation techniques in line with globally accepted emergency care frameworks. This qualification is intended for individuals working or aspiring to work in healthcare, emergency response, and clinical support roles. It strengthens the ability to respond effectively in time-critical situations using systematic assessment and intervention methods.

  • Focus on advanced cardiac life support principles

  • Emphasis on emergency clinical decision-making

  • Integration of CPR and defibrillation protocols

  • Airway management and oxygen therapy skills

  • Team-based resuscitation approaches

  • Alignment with international resuscitation guidelines

What You'll Learn

This course develops advanced emergency care knowledge and practical skills required to manage life-threatening cardiac and respiratory conditions in clinical environments.

  • Understand advanced cardiovascular life support principles

  • Perform high-quality CPR in adult resuscitation scenarios

  • Apply advanced airway management techniques

  • Use defibrillation and emergency cardiac interventions

  • Recognise and manage peri-arrest conditions

  • Work effectively within emergency response teams

Who Should Attend

This qualification is designed for individuals involved in healthcare, emergency care, or clinical support roles who require advanced resuscitation and life support skills.

  • Nurses and nursing students

  • Paramedics and emergency responders

  • Doctors and medical trainees

  • Clinical support staff in hospitals

  • Healthcare assistants in critical care settings

  • First responders in emergency services

Entry Requirements

Learners should have prior basic life support knowledge or experience in healthcare or emergency care environments before enrolling in this advanced qualification.

  • Minimum age of 16 years

  • Basic understanding of CPR and first aid principles

Assessments

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS is assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge-based evaluations to ensure competence in real-life emergency scenarios.

  • Practical skills assessments in simulated emergencies

  • Written or multiple-choice knowledge tests

  • Scenario-based clinical decision-making exercises

  • Continuous trainer observation and performance evaluation

Progression

This qualification provides a pathway to advanced clinical and emergency care training, supporting career development in healthcare and pre-hospital settings.

  • ICTQual Level 4 Clinical Emergency Care qualifications

  • Advanced Resuscitation and Critical Care training

  • Paramedic science and emergency medicine studies

  • Healthcare professional development programmes

Curriculum

  • Introduction to ACLS concepts and clinical application
  • Chain of survival and emergency response systems
  • Patient assessment in cardiac emergencies

  • High-quality CPR techniques for adults
  • Integration of BLS and ACLS protocols
  • Team-based resuscitation coordination

  • Airway assessment and maintenance techniques
  • Bag-valve-mask ventilation procedures
  • Oxygen therapy and airway adjuncts

  • Identification of shockable and non-shockable rhythms
  • Use of automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Manual defibrillation principles (theoretical)

  • Overview of emergency cardiac medications
  • Drug administration routes in resuscitation
  • Safety considerations in emergency pharmacology

  • Recognition of deteriorating patients
  • Early intervention strategies
  • Prevention of cardiac arrest escalation

  • Roles within a resuscitation team
  • Communication in emergency situations
  • Leadership during cardiac arrest response

  • Stabilisation after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
  • Monitoring and ongoing patient management
  • Documentation and reporting in emergency care

Application Form

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An adviser will review your eligibility for ICTQual Level 3 Award in ACLS and reply within 1–2 working days.

Course includes:

  • LevelLevelLevel 3
  • Awarding bodyAwarding bodyICTQual AB
  • LessonsLessons24
  • CertificationCertificationYes
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