Developed out of the authors' numerous years of successful classroom instruction to hundreds of students in ACLS courses. This text contains 13 chapters that provide the core information necessary to prepare a candidate for the American Heart Association's ACLS Provider course. Concepts are presented in a logical manner that allows the reader to progress from a foundation of basic core knowledge (first six chapters) to more complex case management material. As the chapters progress, the information, cases and algorithms become more complex, requiring integration of the knowledge gained in previous chapters. Continuous reinforcement is a critical aspect of this book and will give your students not only the understanding necessary to pass ACLS, but also the confidence to use it.