828 IAC 0.5-1-10 "Training in advanced cardiac life support" defined

Sec. 10. "Training in advanced cardiac life support" means the successful completion of a course of study approved by the board which includes, at a minimum, the following: (1) Lecture and hands-on use of: (A) airway maintenance devices; (B) endotracheal intubation; (C) establishment and maintenance of intravenous cannulization; and (D) a cardiac defibrillator. (2) Lecture on: (A) electrocardiogram interpretation; (B) pharmacology of resuscitation; (C) protocols for resuscitation of cardiac and respiratory arrest; (D) cardiac physiology; and (E) pulmonary physiology. (3) Testing on: (A) the ability to perform endotracheal intubation and use of airway aids; (B) the application of resuscitation protocols in scenarios where the applicant must be in charge of a team which diagnoses and resuscitates various arrest states; and (C) electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology of the respiratory and cardiac systems by written examination.