This document contains materials for an advanced college course in cardiac life support developed for the State of Iowa. The course syllabus lists the course title, hours, number, description, prerequisites, learning activities, instructional units, required text, six references, evaluation criteria, course objectives by units, course competencies, equipment and supply requirements, class schedule, testing requirements for performance tests, and American Heart Association course guidelines for certification for advanced providers of cardiac life support. It is followed by 12 instructional units that cover these topics: introduction; myocardial infarction; adjuncts for airway control, ventilation, and supplemental oxygen; adjuncts for artificial circulation; monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition; defibrillation and cardioversion; intravenous techniques; cardiovascular pharmacology; mega code/advanced cardiac life support algorithms; pediatric resuscitation; acid-base balance; and medicolegal aspects. Units contain the following: information on prerequisites, required and recommended references, learning activities, and objectives; a topic outline; and evaluation criteria. (KC)