Re: EKG course before ACLS? Worth the money/waste of time? Originally Posted by Colo9740 
I am a new grad looking to take ACLS and it has a prereq to know ekg and cardiac drug knowledge....My question for those who have taken ACLS do I need to pay the money for and ekg course first or just review basic rhythms and drugs?
It is expensive for a new grad, since you probably do not have a job, but it doesn't hurt to get certified. I don't think you need to take the prereqs, because when I took my class they reviewed all the drugs used and EKG strips, plus most of the material is what you've already learned in class.
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