Help-A-Heart CPR
  • HOME
    • ABOUT US
  • CLASS SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION >
      • CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDIT
      • ACLS PRECOURSE REQUIREMENTS
      • PALS PRECOURSE REQUIREMENTS
    • ECG AND PHARMACOLOGY
    • ASHI CERTIFICATION
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES >
      • CHILD CARE AND BABYSITTING COURSE
    • SPANISH BLS & CPR/AED/FIRST AID
    • GROUP TRAINING
  • ONLINE CLASSES
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ONLINE CLASSES
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS ONLINE CLASSES
  • INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING >
      • AHA INSTRUCTOR RENEWAL TRAINING
      • AHA INSTRUCTOR ALIGNMENT
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING >
      • AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR ALIGNMENT
    • ASHI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
    • INSTRUCTOR TOOLS >
      • INSTRUCTOR E-CARD ORDER
  • RESOURCES
    • BLOG
    • FAQ'S
    • AED SALES & INSPECTION
    • CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • CONTACT

How To Pass The ACLS Provider Exam!

6/10/2022

Comments

 
How To Pass The ACLS Provider Exam

How To Pass The ACLS Provider Exam!

Are you a healthcare provider and preparing to take the American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Provider course? if you are enrolled in the AHA ACLS class, you might also be wondering how difficult the ACLS Provider Exam is? Our goal here at Help-A-Heart CPR is to help our student's be successful and achieve their various milestones. That's why we created this blog post to guide you along the way.

What IS acls?

The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) course has been created for healthcare providers who either directly or indirectly participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. The ACLS course will allow providers to enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS also emphasizes the importance of basic life support to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.

ACLS Exam Preparation Hints

When you take the AHA ACLS certification course, throughout the course, the instructor will review the information that you need to pass the exam. However, we have provided a few tools and tips below to optimize your learning success. 
​
​A. Review the ECG Rhythms. 
A review of the ECG rhythms is critical to success in the ACLS course. Often times, students struggle with ECG rhythm recognition during ACLS. So, if you feel that your knowledge of EGG rhythms is a bit lacking; you may to rake a ECG refresher course prior to taking the ACLS course and exam.
If you have additional experience in telemetry and ECG, this might help take a bit of pressure off when you’re going through the ACLS class. However, a review of ECG rhythms is often recommended for everyone. ECG rhythms can sometimes be a little overwhelming, so reviewing the basic rhythms and their corresponding pharmacology will just increase your confidence and your ability to be successful on the ACLS Provider exam.

B. Study the AHA ACLS Algorithms.
One of the most important things to memorize for the exam is the AHA 2020 ACLS algorithms. It is beneficial to memorize all of these algorithms so that you pass the exam with flying colors. The AHA ACLS algorithms are available in the required AHA 2020 ACLS provider manual so purchase the book prior to the class and review extensively.

The AHA 2020 ACLS algorithms are as follows:

Acute Coronary Syndrome Algorithm
Adult BLS Algorithm
Adult Bradycardia Algorithm
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm
Adult Tachycardia Algorithm
Intermediate Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm
Opioid-Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Algorithm
Unstable Tachycardia Algorithm

C. Memorize Medications and Doses
The AHA ACLS exam will also assess your knowledge and understanding of ACLS medications and dosages. In order to memorize these prior to your exam, you might want to try writing out flashcards, creating mnemonic devices, or using online quiz games.
The following are the ACLS medications you might need to know:

1. Adenosine
2. Amiodarone
3. Atropine
4. Dopamine
5. Epinephrine
6. Lidocaine
7. Magnesium
8. Nitroglycerine
9. Morphine

D. Take The American Heart Association Pre-Course Self Assessment.
The AHA ACLS pre-course self-assessment is an assessment tool with 50 questions that can be taken prior to the actual class. This self-assessment will serve as a tool to gauge your own knowledge of BLS, pharmacology, ECG rhythms, airway management, and the related AHA ACLS algorithms. The AHA ACLS pre-course self-assessment can be accessed here.

Learn ACLS Online With Help-A-Heart CPR

Are you now ready to take the ACLS exam? Getting an AHA ACLS certification has never been easier than with the ACLS online course. We offer a hybrid class in which you can take a self-paced series of online training modules. Then, just head to our training center for a brief skills practice. It’s a great way to fit training into your busy schedule as a healthcare professional and learn from the comfort of home.

If you’d prefer to learn in-person, we also offer traditional classroom courses. We have multiple convenient locations in Texas and a variety of course times to meet your training needs.

We’re here to help you get certified, so feel free to reach out. Contact us via our online form or give us a call at (210) 380-5344.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus

       Author  

    Dr. Tracy A. Jones is the CEO of Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC and an American Heart Association, ASHI, and American Red Cross Master Program Trainer, Instructor, & AHA Faculty Member located in San Antonio, Texas.

    Archives

    March 2023
    January 2023
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015

    Categories

    All

www.helpaheartcpr.com
Red Cross Classes
Picture
Help-A-Heart CPR
 
​Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC  |  1518 Blanco Road #102  |  San Antonio, Texas 78212  | (210) 380-5344 | info@helpaheartcpr.com
​Copyright © Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC 2023
PRIVACY POLICY
​100% Certification Acceptance
We promise your employer, school, or agency will accept the certification card we issue to you. If there is a question of acceptance or validity, simply send us an email at info@helpaheartcpr.com with full details. We will reach out to the individual/entity and provide accreditation information. If still there’s a question, we will provide you with a full refund of your class fee. It’s that simple.
CPR

Active Search Results
San Antonio CPR

Trust Badges

HOME
CLASS SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
ONLINE CLASSES
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
RESOURCES
CONTACT
Communities Served
ALABAMA: Birmingham
ARKANSAS: Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock
NEW MEXICO: Albuquerque
TENNESSEE: Knoxville
TEXAS: Amarillo, Arlington,  Austin,  Bandera, Bastrop, Boerne, Brownsville, Comfort, Converse, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Del Rio, Dripping Springs, El Paso, Floresville, Fredericksburg, Georgetown, Harlingen,  Houston, Junction, Katy, Kerrville, Kingsville, Kingwood,  Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, McAllen, Midland, New Braunfels, Odessa, Pleasanton, Round Rock, San Angelo,  San Marcos, Schertz,  Seguin,  Taylor,  Temple, Texarkana, Tyler, Universal City,  Victoria, Waco, The Woodlands
Why Choose Help-A-Heart CPR?
1. Flexible Scheduling
2. On and Off Location Training Available
3. Casual, Fun Atmosphere
4. Best Price Guarantee
5. All Instructors are AHA and/or ARC certified
6. 5 Star Google Reviews
7. Blended Learning (Online & Skills Check) Available
8. Meets OSHA & College CPR Requirements
9. Get Certified Within 3-4 Hours
10.Certification Is Good For Two Years
11. Official AHA/ARC/ASHI Training Site
12. High Quality Safety Training!
  • HOME
    • ABOUT US
  • CLASS SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION >
      • CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDIT
      • ACLS PRECOURSE REQUIREMENTS
      • PALS PRECOURSE REQUIREMENTS
    • ECG AND PHARMACOLOGY
    • ASHI CERTIFICATION
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES >
      • CHILD CARE AND BABYSITTING COURSE
    • SPANISH BLS & CPR/AED/FIRST AID
    • GROUP TRAINING
  • ONLINE CLASSES
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ONLINE CLASSES
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS ONLINE CLASSES
  • INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
    • AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING >
      • AHA INSTRUCTOR RENEWAL TRAINING
      • AHA INSTRUCTOR ALIGNMENT
    • AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING >
      • AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR ALIGNMENT
    • ASHI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
    • INSTRUCTOR TOOLS >
      • INSTRUCTOR E-CARD ORDER
  • RESOURCES
    • BLOG
    • FAQ'S
    • AED SALES & INSPECTION
    • CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • CONTACT