Course Overview
The ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) course provides comprehensive training in stroke recognition, assessment, and early management for both prehospital and in-hospital healthcare providers.
Prerequisites
Current BLS Provider certification is recommended. The course is designed for healthcare professionals with patient care responsibilities.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Emergency department physicians and nurses
- Neurologists and neurology nurses
- Emergency medical services personnel
- Critical care providers
- Stroke team members
- Hospitalists
- Radiology technologists
Course Content
- Stroke recognition and assessment (FAST, NIHSS)
- Time-sensitive stroke protocols
- CT interpretation basics
- Thrombolytic therapy considerations
- Blood pressure management in stroke
- Hemorrhagic stroke management
- Post-stroke care
- Stroke prevention strategies
- Team-based stroke care coordination
Key Focus Areas
- Rapid assessment and triage
- Door-to-needle time optimization
- Stabilization techniques
- Early intervention strategies
- Multidisciplinary team communication
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive an ASLS Provider certification card, valid for 2 years.
Course Format
- Instructor-led classroom training
- Case-based learning
- Skills practice sessions
- Simulation scenarios