BLS / ACLS (Basic + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)) — Free Online Mock Test
American Heart Association certifications. 25-Q knowledge component + skills evaluation. Standard for healthcare workers. · Official language: English.
BLS / ACLS exam at a glance
BLS / ACLS full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length BLS / ACLS mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 28-question, 45-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
BLS / ACLS key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | American Heart Association (AHA) |
|---|---|
| Official website | cpr.heart.org ↗ |
| Mode | AHA provider courses (rather than standalone written exams) — BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) — offered as classroom or blended learning (online modules plus an in-person hands-on skills session). Certification is a Course Completion Card. |
| Frequency | Offered continuously by AHA Training Centers and instructors. |
| Scoring & marking | To earn a provider card you must pass both a written/online exam and a hands-on skills test. BLS covers high-quality CPR, AED use and team resuscitation for adults, children and infants; ACLS builds on BLS with the resuscitation algorithms (cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, ACS and stroke), airway management, pharmacology and team dynamics. The Course Completion Card is valid for two years. |
| Score validity | The BLS and ACLS Provider cards are valid for two years and renewed via a renewal/update course. |
| Language | English (and other languages via international training centres). |
Who is eligible for BLS / ACLS?
BLS is for healthcare professionals, trained first responders and healthcare students; ACLS is for emergency, critical-care and related personnel, who are expected to be proficient in BLS skills.
Last verified July 2026 against AHA CPR & ECC — courses. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
BLS / ACLS section breakdown
The BLS / ACLS mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q)
BLS / ACLS scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: BLS / ACLS has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: BLS/ACLS (pass 84%).
How BLS / ACLS is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
BLS / ACLS time strategy
With 28 questions in 45 minutes, you have about 96 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
BLS / ACLS topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of BLS / ACLS, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q)
- Cardiac — ACLS Rhythms · 7
- Cardiac — BLS · 6
- Cardiac — ACLS Drugs · 5
- Cardiac — Defibrillation · 3
- Cardiac — Monitoring · 2
- Cardiac — Post-Arrest · 2
- BLS-ACLS — CPR Ratios · 1
- BLS-ACLS — Compression Depth · 1
BLS / ACLS difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
American Heart Association certifications. 25-Q knowledge component + skills evaluation. Standard for healthcare workers. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's BLS / ACLS bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for BLS / ACLS
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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BLS / ACLS study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Complete the AHA precourse/online modules
- Learn the BLS and ACLS algorithms cold
- Study the Provider Manuals
- Practise high-quality CPR and AED use
- Rehearse ACLS megacode scenarios and team roles
- Airway management and rhythm recognition
- Pass the written/online exam
- Pass the hands-on skills test
- Earn the 2-year Provider card
Where BLS / ACLS can take you
A strong BLS / ACLS result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Healthcare requirement
- Emergency & critical care
- Patient-safety skill
- Renewable credential
Best books & official prep for BLS / ACLS
- AHA BLS Provider Manual — American Heart Association
- AHA ACLS Provider Manual — American Heart Association
Official practice: Learn the algorithms cold and practise the megacode/skills scenarios — the hands-on skills test, not just the written exam, is required to pass.
Previous-year papers: AHA provides course materials and practice rather than past papers; use the current Provider Manuals and precourse work.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the BLS / ACLS exam pattern?
- Basic + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) contains 28 questions across 1 section: BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q). Total duration is 45 minutes (about 96 seconds per question).
- Does BLS / ACLS have negative marking?
- No — BLS / ACLS has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is BLS / ACLS scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. BLS/ACLS (pass 84%).
- How can I practise BLS / ACLS online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length BLS / ACLS mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of BLS / ACLS?
- BLS / ACLS is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. American Heart Association certifications. 25-Q knowledge component + skills evaluation. Standard for healthcare workers. · Official language: English.
- How long is the BLS / ACLS exam?
- BLS / ACLS runs for 45 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in BLS / ACLS?
- BLS / ACLS is split into: BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. American Heart Association certifications. 25-Q knowledge component + skills evaluation. Standard for healthcare workers. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during BLS / ACLS?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the BLS / ACLS test adaptive?
- No — BLS / ACLS is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many BLS / ACLS mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct BLS / ACLS variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 1400 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free BLS / ACLS test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge BLS / ACLS test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are BLS / ACLS previous year question–style papers included?
- Every BLS / ACLS mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 28-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free BLS / ACLS mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's BLS / ACLS mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the BLS / ACLS mock test on mobile?
- Yes. BLS / ACLS mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the BLS / ACLS syllabus?
- The BLS / ACLS syllabus maps to its 1 section: BLS + ACLS Knowledge (28 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for BLS / ACLS?
- BLS is for healthcare professionals, trained first responders and healthcare students; ACLS is for emergency, critical-care and related personnel, who are expected to be proficient in BLS skills. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic BLS / ACLS practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the BLS / ACLS exam and how should I prepare?
- Official BLS / ACLS exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free BLS / ACLS mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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