Required ACLS Online Work (free)

1) PreCourse Quiz/Self-Assessment

2) PreCourse Work/Videos (no direct link; you must complete the Self-Assessment first)

Reply to your email with a copy of your certificate titled "ACLS PreCourse Preparation"

BLS: In-Person Requirements

1) Demonstrate In-Person BLS Requirements

2) If opting for a 10 minute BLS check-off, you do not need to complete any BLS online work.

Regardless of whether you need a BLS checkoff, if you are unable to demonstrate BLS understanding without instructor prompting, AHA recommends that you do not stay for the ACLS class and instead reschedule. Then, attend a 100% BLS class first. After completion of the BLS class, reschedule your ACLS class.

ACLS : In-Person Requirements

BOOK REQUIREMENT:

• Study your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual.

• Bring your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual to class.

• Refer to the Appendix in your AHA 2020 ACLS Provider Manual for specific testing criteria.
  

Although a current BLS certification is not required to take this ACLS class, all ACLS students must demonstrate high-quality BLS (high-quality compressions and ventilations). These BLS physical performance requirements are NOT WAIVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

STUDY THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO CLASS:

Regardless of the student's actual scope of practice, to gain certification students must demonstrate individual proficiency in the following topics:

• TEAM LEADER: Successful team leader during a resuscitation attempt

• TEAM MEMBER: Successful team member during a resuscitation attempt

• STABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable bradycardia

• UNSTABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable bradycardia, including transcutaneous pacing

• STABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable tachycardia

• UNSTABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable tachycardia, including synchronized cardioversion

• CARDIAC ARREST: Recognition and management of Cardiac Arrest

• ROSC: Recognition and management of ROSC

• RESPIRATORY FAILURE: Recognition and management of Respiratory Failure

• RESPIRATORY ARREST: Recognition and management of Respiratory Arrest

• STEMI: Recognition and management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) due to a STEMI; recognize a STEMI on an EKG.

• MANUAL DEFIBRILLATION: Rapid manual defibrillation for shockable rhythms. Focus on rapidly identifying and differentiating between Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Torsades de Pointes, PEA, and Asystole

• MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Pharmacological interventions. Focus on epinephrine, lidocaine, amiodarone, adenosine, and atropine. Know your bolus and infusion dosages and rates, indications, and contraindications

• AIRWAY MANAGEMENT: Basic Airway Management (NPA/OPA/BVM): state indications, contraindications, and demonstrate correct insertion

• VASCULAR ACCESS: Intraosseous (IO) Access: state indications, contraindications, and demonstrate correct insertion

• EXAM: Score >84% on a 50 question exam