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ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology

ACLS Prep: ECG & PharmacologySpecifically designed to address a key knowledge gap in Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology, the American Heart Association’s ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology courses are focused on specific ECG recognition skills and drug treatment knowledge. Without strong competency in either ECG recognition or drug treatment knowledge related to the ACLS algorithms, successful completion of the ACLS course for healthcare professionals is more difficult.

These self-directed eLearning courses serve as an ACLS pre-course preparation option for students who need to improve ECG recognition skills and drug treatment knowledge.

Now updated to reflect the new science from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC

Who should take this course?

ACLS students who need to improve ECG recognition and drug treatment skills and knowledge, or healthcare professionals wanting to gain knowledge in ECG recognition and pharmacology.

This includes:

ACLS Prep: ECG
Healthcare professionals who require basic rhythm recognition skills related to the ACLS algorithms. This includes telemetry staff, non-critical/emergency nurses, emergency medical services personnel, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, non-critical/emergency physicians, and dentists.

ACLS Prep: Pharmacology
Healthcare professionals who require basic drug interaction understanding related to the ACLS algorithms. This includes non-critical/emergency nurses, emergency medical services personnel, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, non-critical/emergency physicians, and dentists.

What does this course teach?

Learning Objectives:

ACLS Prep: ECG:

  • Explain heart anatomy and basic electrophysiology
  • Explain normal ECG measurements
  • Recognize and understand the basic arrhythmias
ACLS: Prep: Pharmacology:
  • List basic ACLS drugs and their usage
  • Identify ACLS medication doses and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies
  • Apply basic pharmacology into the ACLS algorithms
Course Information
ACLS Prep: Pharmacology
ACLS Prep: ECG

Time
Approximately 1 hour
Approximately 2 hours

Format
The ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology are self-directed eLearning courses, featuring online content, illustrations, and interactive exercises.
The ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology are self-directed eLearning courses, featuring online content, illustrations, and interactive exercises.

Course Completion
AHA eLearning courses give students the flexibility to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule, anywhere and anytime an internet connection is available. eLearning courses are fully self-directed, and do not require a separate skills testing check off.
AHA eLearning courses give students the flexibility to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule, anywhere and anytime an internet connection is available. eLearning courses are fully self-directed, and do not require a separate skills testing check off.

Completion Certificate
Students must complete the eLearning component, followed by the course completion survey. They will then be able to download a Certificate of Completion and claim Continuing Education (CE) credits.
Students must complete the eLearning component, followed by the course completion survey. They will then be able to download a Certificate of Completion and claim Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Accessibility
Includes audio and transcript for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability.
Includes audio and transcript for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability.

CE/CME
Up to 1.0 CE for ACLS Prep: Pharmacology Course. Full CE details can be viewed on the individual course page here.
Up to 2.0 CE for ACLS Prep: ECG Course. Full CE details can be viewed on the individual course page here.

Student Materials

Instructor Materials
No instructor materials required.
No instructor materials required.

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