The two-day advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) exam consists of a practical exam and a written test, with a pre-test available online. Dress appropriately and bring the ACLS Provider Handbook and completed Pre-Course Assessment. The practical exam involves participating in scenarios replicating real medical emergencies, while the written test consists of at least 30 multiple-choice questions and 10 answers to identify specific heart rhythms.
Once you’ve completed all the rigorous preparation required by the two-day advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) class before you arrive, the ACLS exam itself shouldn’t present too many challenges. The exam consists of a practical exam, requiring demonstrations of correct technique and procedure on a medical dummy, and a written test at the end of the second and final day. A copy of the pre-test is usually provided at the school you enrolled in or is readily available online. It is very similar to the actual ACLS exam. As a prerequisite for completing the course, you will also be expected to demonstrate the correct procedure for an individual intervention on a patient using an automated electronic defibrillator (AED).
As a practical component of your ACLS exam, and you will be expected to participate in a variety of scenarios designed to replicate real medical emergencies, you will be expected to bend, carry, bend, and kneel as needed. So dress appropriately and probably as you would on a work shift. You are also expected to bring your ACLS Provider Handbook and your completed Pre-Course Assessment to gain entry on the first day of class. Review your school’s specific guidelines. Many schools require that you also attend classes with your own specific study guide.
Both parts of the ACLS exam will take place on the second day of the two-day class. The internship exam – a code blue or simulated cardiac arrest – is one hour long. At most facilities, the test is immediately preceded by a hands-on class and a review of the material you will be tested on. Pay close attention to information emphasized during the lesson. Your assessment on the practical test is determined by your communication skills, your physical demonstrations using the necessary procedures, and your adherence to memorized ACLS algorithms.
The one-hour ACLS written exam is the last part of the two-day ACLS education and certification. This test is also preceded by a one-hour class review session. Again, pay close attention to specific revised and emphasized material. It may also be helpful to recall the pre-course written assessment you completed before class. Expect to fill an answer sheet with at least 30 multiple-choice questions, followed by 10 answers to identify specific heart rhythms.
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