acls certification

Brownms46 · Jul 28, 2003

The only ACLS I know of online, is one that isn't sanctioned by the AHA, and many hospitals don't accept it. Also the course states it is for re-certs only. I wouldn't waste my money, as they are very vague with their info.

SmilingBluEyes · Jul 28, 2003

I would NOT recommend this.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jul 28, 2003

There are state guidelines about who can teach, etc. Just like who can teach CPR. There must be proper "certification" of the instructors and the course. Be careful.

Also there's nothing like that one-on-one feedback when you're taking the class. Plus you have to demonstrate your skills.

SmilingBluEyes · Jul 28, 2003

exactly tweety. and remember, just like any credential, you are ASSUMED to be competent when credentialed. (a legal liability perhaps?)

I don't see how competency can be achieved in a skill like ACLS online. At least for first-timers.

wandernsoul · Jul 29, 2003

Let's see if I can do this.....

Here's the website I found for this.

http://www.aclsonline.us/recert/pages/login.jsp

Sorry I can't link it, just cut and paste it. I have heard that it does meet all necessary requirements for recert.

Good luck.

wandernsoul · Jul 29, 2003

Oops I misread your initial post. Didn't realize you're doing an INITIAL course.

No way, no how could you do it online. Bummer for you, but more of a bummer for your patient if they need the skills and you don't know them cuz you didn't run through the scenarios with an instructor during practice sessions or testing.