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We strongly recommend pre-course study. On page “ii” of the ACLS/PALS manual, there is a website and pass code to access a 3-part pre-course assessment test. Prior to studying, all students are required to take the test, print the results and bring to class.

For ACLS classes: www.heart.org/eccstudent
passcode: [enter the passcode shown in the AHA ACLS student manual]
click on: Precourse Self-Assessment (Flash)

For PALS classes: www.heart.org/eccstudent
passcode: [enter the passcode shown in the AHA PALS student manual]
click on: Precourse Self-Assessment