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CSU-ALS Provider Training

CSU-ALS Provider courses combine didactic, simulation, and hands-on training to teach best practices in the resuscitation of patients who arrest after cardiac surgery. The 7.5-hour course covers:

• The CSU-ALS protocol as described in the Expert Consensus Statement on Resuscitation after Cardiac Surgery (Annals of Thoracic Surgery, March 2017)
• Differences between ACLS and our protocol in the management of these patients
• Common conditions that lead to instability and arrest and an assessment tool to identify patients deviating from the pathway and strategies to prevent arrest
• Operation of the epicardial pacemaker and its use in resuscitation
• Techniques for performing resternotomy (wire/cable/plate removal, sternal retractor, internal cardiac massage, internal defibrillation, and anatomy review)
• Creating and maintaining a sterile field during resternotomy
• Working efficiently as a team with defined roles during arrest

The Provider course has a two-year certificate period, renewed with a live course (either at your hospital through accredited center courses or at any of our Centers of Excellence). E-Learning products support education but do not replace live certification.

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CSU-ALS Train The Trainer Courses

After mastering the Provider course, participants take the 5.5-hour Train the Trainer course. This teaches CSU-ALS instruction fundamentals and includes a shadow/co-teach process leading to full instructor status. It covers:

• The evidence behind the protocol/consensus statement
• Running and practicing arrest practicals
• Common questions about the protocol with recommended responses
• Feedback and debrief techniques
• Running clinical scenarios and operating the software
• Organizing and running a course
• Certificate models, CSU-ALS structure, and E-Learning module information

To become a recognized CSU-ALS Trainer, you must:

• Complete an accredited CSU-ALS Provider Course
• Complete an accredited CSU-ALS Trainer Course
• Be proctored twice by CSU-ALS faculty during a Provider Course

After completion, you may teach courses freely. Trainer certificates renew by teaching at least two courses per year and completing E-Learning Full Course Modules. E-Learning supplements but does not replace live courses. Trainer status implies ongoing Provider status.

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Unit Based Training

Host a course in your facility to train staff and providers to respond to post-cardiac surgery emergencies. Unit-based training allows multi-disciplinary teams to train together, enhancing collaboration and familiarity with unit-specific roles and equipment.

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