FAQs
You may pay the day of class. The preferred payment method is cash, check, Venmo, or Cash App.
Unless otherwise noted, class begins at 9:00 am and is usually done around 2:00-5:00 PM. The total time depends on participants familiarity with the material and the length of time that you wish to devote to the written exam at the end of class. We typically do NOT break for an outside lunch period, but work straight through. We supply coffee, water and light snacks. You are encouraged to bring additional snacks or a light lunch if you wish.
You will receive an ecard through your email the same day of class.
The latest edition is the 2020 AHA Provider manuals: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support. The new update will be come in October of this year, and new manuals will be printed next year. We will be providing a handout in class that we will be teaching from. You will not need the manual in class.
For ACLS, the exam is scenario based in which EKG interpretation is required. You will need to know the heart blocks and rhythms in order to answer the questions. We have study material on our site under Get Ready for each course. We also have an EKG Recognition Class each month if you would like to attend prior to class.
For ACLS, be sure to review the heart block information on this page if you are uncomfortable with that material. The ACLS Preparation document tells you how to access the ACLS Pre-course Self-Assessment on the AHA website. The Pre-course Self-Assessment is to help guide your study.
The STEP 3 SECTION that you will see when you access the preparation page is all video based and is NOT REQUIRED for our class. This is all information that we will teach and cover in class. Our class is designed with more teacher-student interaction and will be not video based.
ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications expire on the last day of the month two years after they are issued.
No. These are two different certifications. If your employer or accrediting agency requires ACLS and BLS, you will have to acquire both certifications. We offer an opportunity to recertify your BLS certification on the same day as your ACLS and PALS course for a reduced rate. There is an additional fee of $45 and you will take an extra written exam comprised of 25 BLS questions.
It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally a properly prepared participant does not do well on the exam or practical session. Our goal is for you to understand the material and be able to pass the written and skills verification so that you can attain certification. If you do not pass, we look at where the problem areas are, counsel you on a strategy for successful preparation and offer an opportunity to return to a later class at no charge.
Relax, breathe, and get ready for a stress-free learning experience. We look forward to seeing you! Please feel free to call, text, or email if you have any questions.