Section 828IAC0.5-1-10. "Training in advanced cardiac life support" defined

   "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.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-10; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2236; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA)