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ForwardALGH ACLS Foundations 2026: 1/28/2026
The course is a supplement to the RQI ACLS provider who is new or does not utilize ACLS regularly. The course includes hands on defibrillator and medication administration skills, cardiac rhythm evaluation and treatment using ACLS protocols, and interdisciplinary team training using rapid cycle, deliberate practice.
This activity is being held in person.
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:00am – 11:00am CST / 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Target Audience
This course is intended for ACLS Certified Nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate use of the defibrillator in a code event
- Discuss basic contents of the crash cart
- Assemble a bag-valve-mask device and emergency medications in a code from the crash cart
- Identify and manage abnormal tachycardic cardiac rhythms incorporating ACLS protocols
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication during a code event, including roles and use of safety tools and tactics
Faculty
- Angela Flynn, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Nursing Advanced Practice, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Tracy Montesa, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN; Clinical Nurse Specialist for SICU, NCCU, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Darlene Seeman, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, TNS; Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Nursing Advanced Practice, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Bonnie Satinover, MSN, RN, CHSE, NPD-BC, RNC-NIC; Simulation Education Site Specialist Senior - Simulation Education Program, Advocate Health Midwest
- Linda Bartjen, MS, BSN, RN; Simulation Education Site Specialist Senior - Simulation Education Program, Advocate Health Midwest
Disclosure
The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.80 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 2.80 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 2.80 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 2.80 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Price
How to Register
Click “Take Course” to register and/or claim credit for this program.
Participation Options
This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Angela Flynn at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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