HeartCode ACLS is the AHA's ACLS blended learning delivery method. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session. The online portion of HeartCode ACLS can be completed in 6.5 to 7 hours.
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Practice, Practice, Practice Just like the rest of your medical training, there is no substitute for practice. Your ACLS certification course should include access to several practice exams. You can also find free practice tests online. The more practice tests you can take before the real thing, the better.
I attended AHA ACLS course at local training center called thaicpr and I as the only one who failed the test. To my knowledge, it is quite impossible to fail this exam as you can remediate couple times before you really fail the test.
The official AHA guidance states “Students in ACLS courses are not required by the AHA to have a current BLS Provider card, but they are expected to be proficient in BLS skills. Training Centers may require students to have current BLS Provider card.”
two yearsYour ACLS certification is valid for two years. Every two years, you will need to get your ACLS recertification to remain actively certified. You can get your ACLS renewal online through one of our recertification courses.
All AHA exams are now “open resource” which means student may use the ACLS manual, study guides, handouts and personal notes during the exam. Using the ACLS Provider Manual ahead of time with the online resources is very helpful.
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During the skills session test an ACLS certified examiner will guide the student through a series of life-threatening cardiopulmonary scenarios commonly referred to as megacodes. During each megacode the student will be required to demonstrates a solid grasp of ACLS concepts and mechanics.
ACLS the actual process is very stressful, and hard on people the first time. Mentally it is all an algorithm though, so it isn't like you have to think that critically, you just have to recognize the patterns.
The exact passing requirements will vary, depending on which online (or in-person) ACLS certification company you choose to work with. However, generally speaking, a passing score will be about 75 or 80 percent.
A minimum score of 84% must be achieved to pass the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment. There is no limit to the number of times the student can take the Precourse Self-Assessment.