Description

This copyrighted prep packet is a supplement for those students taking an ACLS program with EMC.
Welcome to Emergency Medical Consultants’ Stress Free ACLS Course. We are pleased that you
have chosen us to provide you with this outstanding course and are sure that this will be a worthwhile
learning experience for you as a medical professional. Please remember you will need to be
able to perform the AHA CPR skills and must be familiar with basic dysrhythmia recognition
and pharmacology before the course.
In order to keep our program “stress free” and to assure that all participants meet the AHA
requirements for ACLS proficiency, preparation is required prior to the actual class. We will be
using the latest Emergency Cardiac Care Standards for BLS and ACLS.
The American Heart Association mandates that each participant have a textbook to review prior
to the course. Currently there is a Textbook and a Resource Text available. The resource text
provides a more in depth and detailed prospective of the AHA guidelines. The Text can be purchased
through an AHA vendor or borrowed from your hospital or departments’ Education Center if your
facility provides a library.
Enclosed you will find information to help you prepare for the required skills stations and ACLS
didactic evaluation. Please take the time to look through this information, begin to learn drug uses
and doses, review the algorithm and EKG sections, and take the EKG practice exam-the answer
key is included. This will ensure a stress free day! It is important to prepare for the day by
reviewing information prior to class for optimal success.
For more EKG practice, log ontowww.Skillstat.com
Refer to pg. 2 of your ACLS textbook to access the MANDATORY AHA Online Pre-Course Work
AND Self-Assessment located at (eLearning.heart.org). This contains information regarding
pharmacology, EKG and relevant information to prepare for the exam.
****TWO CERTIFICATES will be provided upon completion: (1) Pre-course video quiz cert AND
(1) for self-assessment test in AHA text. 70% must be obtained. You may retake if needed****
We strive to make our program realistic and relevant, thus, the scenarios that you will be
required to manage will relate to the work that you do.
All information is based on the American Heart Association ACLS standards at the time of
printing and thought to be correct. Providers are encouraged to review the ACLS textbook and their
specific policies prior to implementing any procedures or administering any medication based on
this study packet.
We look forward to meeting you at the course and will be happy to answer any questions you may
have – just call our office at 772-878-3085.
Sincerely,
Shaun Fix and the ACLS Staff
Emergency Medical Consultants, Inc.

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