ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support exam topics — the 7 content areas by weight
The ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support exam is built from 7 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.
High-Quality BLS & AED
14%Compression rate/depth/recoil, AED integration
Airway Management & Ventilation
14%Bag-mask, advanced airways, capnography
ACLS Pharmacology
15%Epinephrine, amiodarone, atropine, adenosine
Rhythm Recognition (ECG)
14%Shockable vs non-shockable, AV blocks
Cardiac Arrest Algorithms
15%2-minute cycle, H's and T's
Bradycardia & Tachycardia
14%Stable vs unstable, pacing, cardioversion
ACS, Stroke & Post-Arrest Care
14%STEMI timing, stroke CT, temperature management
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Content-area weights reflect the official ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support content outline. Confirm current details with American Heart Association. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.