75th EPAT Cardiac Life Support (CLS) Course Program
March 28–29, 2026 Tekirdağ / Türkiye
Day 1
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Time
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Activity
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Learning Objectives/Goals
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Instructor
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08:30 - 08:45
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Registration
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08:45 - 09:15
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Course Overview and Objectives
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Participants will learn the structure of the course, expectations, and the essential knowledge and skills to be gained.
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Dr. Başar CANDER
Dr. Zeynep ÇAKIR
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09:15 - 09:50
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Pre-Course Assessment Test
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A pre-test will evaluate participants’ current knowledge to help tailor the training to individual needs
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09:50 - 10:00
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Coffee Break
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10:00 - 10:30
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Basic Life Support (Theoretical Training)
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Participants will learn to recognize cardiac arrest and understand the steps of early intervention in theory.
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Dr. Özlem BİLİR
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10:30 - 11:20
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Basic Life Support (Practical with Manikins)
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Hands-on manikin training will reinforce theoretical knowledge with practical life-saving skills.
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Dr. Özlem BİLİR
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11:20 - 11:30
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Coffee Break
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11:30 - 12:00
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Airway Management
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Participants will acquire skills for safe and effective basic and advanced airway management techniques.
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Dr. Mehmet GÜL
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12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch Break
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13:00 - 13:30
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Updates (Theory)
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ACLS algorithms and recent guideline updates will be presented to support clinical decision-making.
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Dr. Başar CANDER
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13:30 - 14:00
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Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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The course will cover the actions, dosages, and appropriate timing of drugs used during resuscitation
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Dr. Bahadır TAŞLIDERE
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14:00 - 14:30
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Myocardial Infarction
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The session will address the diagnosis, ECG findings, and emergency treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
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Dr. Serhat ÖRÜN
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14:30 - 14:40
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Coffee Break
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14:40 - 15:00
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Dysrhythmias and Electrical Therapies
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Participants will learn to identify arrhythmias and perform appropriate electrical interventions.
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Dr. Bilgehan Ahmet CUMHUR
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15:00 - 15:30
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Ultrasonography in Resuscitation
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Core principles of ultrasound use during resuscitation will be introduced to support rapid diagnosis.
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Dr. Arif KARAGÖZ
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Day 1 – Practical Training (Group Rotation)
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Time
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Room 1 (Airway)
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Room 2 (Dysrhythmia)
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Room 3 (Rhythm)
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Room 4 (Scenario)
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Learning Objectives and Goals
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Participants will learn and practice both basic and advanced airway management techniques to ensure effective oxygenation and ventilation during resuscitation.
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The goal is to recognize and differentiate common dysrhythmias and apply appropriate treatment protocols, including pharmacological and electrical interventions.
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Participants will interpret ECG rhythms accurately and decide on the correct ACLS algorithm based on the patient’s cardiac rhythm.
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This room simulates real-life cardiac arrest situations, aiming to integrate team-based resuscitation skills, leadership, and clinical decision-making under pressure.
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15:40 - 16:10
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A
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B
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C
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D
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16:10 - 16:40
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B
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C
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D
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A
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16:40 - 16:50
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Coffee Break
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16:50 - 17:20
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C
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D
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A
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B
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17:20 - 17:50
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D
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A
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B
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C
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Day 2
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Time
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Activity
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Learning Objectives/Goals
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Instructor
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09:00 - 09:30
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Special Circumstances in Resuscitation (Pregnancy, Trauma, Asthma)
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Resuscitation strategies will be tailored to patients with unique pathophysiology.
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Dr. Ayşe Büşra ÖZCAN
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09:30 - 10:00
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Special Circumstances (Toxicological Emergencies)
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Diagnosis and management of toxin-induced cardiac arrests, including antidote use, will be taught.
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Dr. Fatma ÇAKMAK
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10:00 - 10:15
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Coffee Break
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10:15 - 10:45
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Special Circumstances (Environmental Emergencies)
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Participants will learn interventions for resuscitation in conditions like hypothermia, hyperthermia, and drowning
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Dr. Sema AYTEN
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10:45 - 11:15
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Special Circumstances (Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombolytics)
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Rapid identification and treatment strategies for underlying causes like stroke and PE will be covered.
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Dr. Tarık OCAK
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11:15 - 11:30
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Coffee Break
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11:30 - 12:00
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Ethical and Legal Aspects of Resuscitation
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Ethical issues, DNR decisions, and legal responsibilities in resuscitation will be addressed.
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Dr. Zeynep ÇAKIR
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Day 2 – Practical Training (Group Rotation)
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Time
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Room 1 (Airway)
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Room 2 (Dysrhythmia)
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Room 3 (Rhythm)
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Room 4 (Scenario)
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Learning Objectives and Goals:
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Participants will learn and practice both basic and advanced airway management techniques to ensure effective oxygenation and ventilation during resuscitation.
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The goal is to recognize and differentiate common dysrhythmias and apply appropriate treatment protocols, including pharmacological and electrical interventions.
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Participants will interpret ECG rhythms accurately and decide on the correct ACLS algorithm based on the patient’s cardiac rhythm.
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This room simulates real-life cardiac arrest situations, aiming to integrate team-based resuscitation skills, leadership, and clinical decision-making under pressure.
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13:00 - 13:30
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A
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B
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C
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D
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13:30 - 14:00
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B
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C
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D
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A
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14:00 - 14:15
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Coffee Break
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14:15 - 14:45
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C
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D
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A
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B
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14:45 - 15:15
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D
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A
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B
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C
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15:15 - 15:30
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Coffee Break
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15:30 - 16:15
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Post-Course Assessment Test
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16:15 - 17:00
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Certificate Ceremony and Closing
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Venue : Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Tekirdağ /Türkiye
Schedule of registration fees
Participants should send their bank receipts of registration fees with their name, surname, affiliation, position, e-mail and post adress via e-mail for registration.
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E- Mail: [email protected]
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Registration fee is 15.000TL Turkish Lira.
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Account Name: Acil Tıp Uzmanları Derneği İktisadi İşletmesi
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IBAN: TR77 0006 7010 0000 0093 7156 50
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Registrations are open from 17.10.2025
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Total number of participants will be limited with 40.
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Registrations will be closed in March 15, 2026 or when the number of participants is reached to 40.
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Services included in this fee: All theoretical and hands-on trainings, coffee service in coffee breaks, lunch services.
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For registration procedures and quotas, please contact Mr. Menderes HAZIR by phone WhatsApp +90 554 568 12 15 or +90 312 426 12 14 in advance.
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A certificate of participation will be given to all participants upon completion of the course.
Refund status in case of non-attendance:
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If participants notify that they will not attend minimum 15 days before the course date, all participation fees will be refunded.
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In case of non-attendance 7 days or less before the course date, the requested participation fee will not be refunded.
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All refunds will be made after the meeting date.