EKG course before ACLS? Worth the money/waste of time?

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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?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

The key word here is 'review'. Do you know your rhythms now? If you aren't comfortable being able to quickly diagnose a CHB, or you haven't taken an EKG course previously, then you need to take the course now prior to the ACLS class.

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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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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

I took my ACLS shortly after we learned ECG in class. It was all I needed. It looks good on a resume but I dont need it in OB but I already have it if I need to float to ICU

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