Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) is a systematic approach to resuscitative efforts. ACLS certification is a standard requirement for any physician working in emergency medicine.
For anyone coming into ACLS testing with medical knowledge but without being familiar with ACLS fundamentals, you should consider to take ACLS course. The ACLS course is multidisciplinary and is attended by attending physicians, residents, ICU nursing staff, telemetry nursing staff, respiratory therapists. ACLS course is about preparing yourself to provide the best possible care for the most dramatic and emotional moment of a person’s life. ACLS certification courses usually involve 6 to 8 hours of coursework followed by a written and practical examination.
There are many ACLS courses available both online and offline. With so many ACLS courses out there, beware of online ACLS courses that may not be approved by the American Heart Association (AHA). So make sure you only choose ACLS course that sponsored by the American Heart Association.