What is Advanced Life Support training?
The ALS certification program from the American Red Cross is a build-on of Basic Life Support (BLS) training, which is a type of care that healthcare professionals and first responders provide for anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or obstructed airway.
When lives are on the line, it’s critical for healthcare workers to have the skills, knowledge and confidence to act swiftly and effectively. The ALS program emphasizes providing high-quality patient care both inside and outside a medical facility setting by focusing on training in the following: