No, an ACLS or PALS class does not replace a BLS class; they are separate certifications with different focuses, though ACLS/PALS build upon BLS skills.
No. ACLS does not cover all the topics taught in a BLS class. BLS teaches CPR for adults, children and infants, as well as choking relief, naloxone administration, and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). ACLS focuses solely on ...