Knowledge assessmentTwo hundred and forty seven (53.6%) respondents knew that BLS and ACLS were propounded by the AHA. The correct meaning of an automated external defibrillator (AED) was known to 249 (54%) respondents. Two hundred and thirty three (50.5%) respondents knew the correct order of BLS resuscitation as Circulation–Airway-Breathing (C-A-B). Two hundred both ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia as shockable rhythms. Nearly one-third (155, 33.6%) responded to only ventricular fibrillation and 133 (28.9%) recorded only pulseless ventricular tachycardia as shockable rhythms.As many as 356 (77.2%) respondents suggested that BLS/ACLS should be included as mandatory teaching in the academic curriculum for all healthcare professionals. A majority (408, 88.5%) agreed on the need for frequent training of healthcare professionals on BLS/ACLS principles to keep themselves updated. The most preferred mode was a three-day workshop than conferences/ lectures.