2020 Guidelines And Courses

• The 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC reflect the latest global resuscitation science and treatment recommendations derived from the 2020 International Consensus on CPR and ECC with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR).
• This AHA Guideline is considered the gold standard regarding clinical recommendations in the practice of resuscitation science in North America and around the world.
• Educational and training materials (e.g., BLS for Healthcare Providers) developed by AHA’s ECC Programs department are based on previous AHA Guidelines and focused updates.

• This AHA Guideline is considered the gold standard regarding clinical recommendations in the practice of resuscitation science in North America and around the world.
• Educational and training materials (e.g., BLS for Healthcare Providers) developed by AHA’s ECC Programs department are based on previous AHA Guidelines and focused updates.

The New 2020 American Heart Association courses are taught in a very different manner than in the past. They are closer to the Virtual class format than the traditional class format.

The videos have been improved to provide great detail and help students learn in a much more comfortable environment (your home).

We at GoACLS are proud to be one of the first to offer the 2020 format. Since it is very different from the previous ways of learning, we will explain the format and help you excel in these courses.

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The BLS courses haven’t changed in format. You must still come to class and learn BLS while watching videos and practicing on manikins. The BLS course is designed to teach you about BLS, but most of the course is hands-on training.

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The ACLS course has changed for the better. You can now watch the classroom videos online. You don’t even have to register for the class prior to using the videos. This is a magnificent change, even those not yet up for renewal can update by watching the videos and gain the new information prior to a renewal class.

ACLS Class Agenda:

We hope this makes certification an easier and better, more conducive learning experience.

1. BLS Review and practice.
2. Overview of the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.
3. Application and practice of the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.
4. Overview of ACS and recognition of MI.
5. Application of ACS Algorithm.
6. Overview of the Stroke Algorithm.
7. Recognizing Stroke and application of the Stroke Protocol.

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The PALS course has changed for the better. You can now watch the classroom videos online. You don’t even have to register for the class before using the videos. This is a magnificent change; even those not yet up for renewal can update by watching the videos and gaining new information before Renewal or Initial class.

• For Initial & Renewal students:
  • You can do the Pre-Course Work (videos) and practice with the Pre-Course Assessment (ECG Interpretation ACLS Drugs & Practical Application) before even signing up for the course.
  • We have supplied the links here to make it easy for you to start your training and education.

1. Follow this link: elearning.heart.org/courses.
2. Note: If you have not already logged in, the system will ask you to do so. If you have not visited the site before, you’ll be prompted to set up an account (It’s Free).
3. Choose the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work
4. You must complete the ACLS Precourse Assessment & the ACLS Precourse Work.
5. On completion, print the Completion Certificate and bring it with you to class.

These must be completed before class. Otherwise, you will not be able to participate in the class. If you have questions, call us: 718-441-0656

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After completing the Online portions you will be issued a certificate of completion. That certificate will be proof of completion of the Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work.

When you come to class, we will answer any questions you may about the information presented online. The format in the classroom is going to be more about the application of the information learned online;

PALS Class Agenda:

1. BLS Review and practice.
2. Management of Respiratory Issues
3. Management of Shock
4. Management of Bradycardia
5. Management of Tachycardia.
6. Overview of the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.

At the end of class, we will email you a link to the Final Exam. You can now take the exam at home, the same as the online portion, on the American Heart Association website. We do suggest reviewing the material and videos again before taking the exam.

Upon completing the exam, you will be issued a certificate from the American Heart Association, which will be emailed to us. At that point, we will issue an eCard by email to be claimed as usual on the American Heart website.

You can send certificates to: ahacards@goacls.com

I hope this makes it better and easier for many to take our classes and provide much better patient care.

Thank you for being a healthcare worker, and please keep yourself, family, and patients safe.