EKG experience needed for ACLS?

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Hi all, new nursing student here. I was advised to certify in EKG to get a CNA job at the local ED. This isn't an option in my area. Can I take ACLS on top of my BLS, or do I need EKG experience?

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ncamille

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

All of our CNA's go to basic EKG. They also need to be able to recognize when a rhythm is abnormal. We don't have a telemetry watcher. Our unit secretary and charge nurse are responsible for the telemetries. Our CNA go to BLS of course but I don't think they would qualify to take ACLS. Don't you have to be liscensed to take it?

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

All of our CNA's go to basic EKG. They also need to be able to recognize when a rhythm is abnormal. We don't have a telemetry watcher. Our unit secretary and charge nurse are responsible for the telemetries. Our CNA go to BLS of course but I don't think they would qualify to take ACLS. Don't you have to be liscensed to take it?

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