RESC 4813 - Adult Cardiac and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42824,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Kerr
Email: mekerr@ysu.edu
Course Description
4813. Adult Cardiac and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. This course is designed for healthcare providers who will participate in the management of cardio pulmonary resuscitation and will focus on advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation modalities and hands on procedures for the adult and pediatric patient populations. Cardiovascular pharmacology, advanced airway management, vascular access, and resuscitation techniques used in the management of adult and pediatric cardiac emergencies will be explored. Successful completion of the course will result in AHA, ACLS and AHA PALS certifications. 3hour lecture. Prereq.: Students need basic cardiac life support certification to take this course. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | American Heart Association ACLS | AHA | 9781684722952 |
| Required | American Heart Association PALS | AHA | 9781684723393 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Systemic Approach Primary/Secondary | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Anatomy/Physiology ST/SVT BLS SKILLS |
Quiz 1 |
| Thu | 9/10 | ECG Rhythms V-Tach 3-5 minute presentation | Quiz 2 |
| Thu | 9/17 | Pharmacology PALS/ACLS Vascular Access RRT's 3-5 minutes presentation | Quiz 3 |
| Thu | 9/24 | MGMT Respiratory Emergencies Intubation 3-5 Minute Presentation | quiz 4 |
| Thu | 10/1 | MGMT SHOCK PALS/ACLS Ischemic Stroke 3-5 min presentation |
quiz 5 |
| Thu | 10/8 | Midterm Pre-tests due |
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| Thu | 10/22 | MGMT Stable Tachy ACLS/PALS 10 minute presentation | quiz 6 ACLS PALS Presentations |
| Thu | 10/29 | Post Cardiac Care Arrest ACLS/PALS 10 minute presentation | Quiz 7 ACLS/PALS Presentations |
| Thu | 11/5 | PEA/ASYSTOLE Monitor Operation Coping with death | Quiz 8 |
| Thu | 11/12 | Pulseless V-tachy/V-Fib MGMT Meet Simlab SEHC Youngstown | Quiz 9 |
| Thu | 11/19 | Post Cardiac Arrest /Airway Skills meet at SEHC Youngstown | Quiz 10 |
| Thu | 11/26 | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | ACLS/PALS Megacodes MANDATORY MEET at SEHC Youngstown | MEGACODE |
| Thu | 12/10 | Finals |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.