Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for eACLS™?

All hospital or prehospital professionals who are required to be credentialed in advanced cardiac life support.

Do I need a current certification to sign up for this course?

No. As long as you've had an ACLS certification in the past and you are able to pass the online course and skills evaluation, you may sign up for this course.

I have never taken ACLS. Is this course recommended for me?

No. This course is recommended for healthcare professionals renewing or recertifying their ACLS credentials.

How can I preview the eACLS™ course?

To preview the course for free, click here.

How long is an eACLS™ course access code good for?

The eACLS™ Course Completion Card is valid for a period of 2 years.

Has the eACLS™ course been approved by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for Paramedic registration?

Yes! The eACLS™ course is acceptable for NREMT-P reregistration.

What is the role of the American College of Emergency Physicians® (ACEP) partnering on this program?

ACEP has provided the medical direction for this program and is promoting this program among its physician members and assisting with securing the necessary approvals for the course and issuing the official Course Completion Cards only to eACLS™ Course Coordinators at the time that they purchase Online Access Cards or CDs.

What is the passing score and format of the final written exam?

The final written exam is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions (5 per case study). The questions are based on the objectives of the case studies and include ECGs when appropriate. Each question is worth 2 points. Once the exam is completed, it is graded instantly, and any wrong answers are remediated. Users must score at least 84% to pass the course. If a user fails the first exam, he or she is given a second opportunity to pass a different exam after an opportunity for further remediation through the eACLS™ "Resources" section. If the user fails the second exam, he or she will have to repeat the course (and pay for the course again).

Are there didactic and skills components to the eACLS™ course?

This course has been developed to enable Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers to renew their Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training easily and economically through the completion of interactive, cognitive activities that satisfy the didactic requirements of ACLS training and then proceed to complete their required skills. The content covered in the eACLS™ course is consistent with the 2005 International Consensus Guidelines for CPR and ECC, and covered in other nationally recognized ACLS courses.

If I only complete the online course, will I get a wallet card?

No. In order to receive an official eACLS™ course completion card, you must complete a short hands on portion at a Skills Center near you. The 4 skills involve:

1. CPR and AED (exempt if you possess proof of current CPR/AED training)
2. Airway and Ventilation Management
3. ECG Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment Modalities
4. MegaCode