Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Training & Certification
Advanced cardiac training for adults. This course provided by the American Heart Association will teach students how to manage various cardiac-related emergencies such as bradycardia, tachycardia and cardiac arrest.
The AHA ACLS Course is a comprehensive and advanced training program designed for healthcare professionals seeking to elevate their emergency response skills in critical cardiovascular situations. Developed by the American Heart Association, this course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and provide advanced life support in cardiac emergencies. Upon completion of this course, students will receive an ACLS certification from the American Heart Association that is valid for 2 years.
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ACLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Length
1-1.5 hrs
Certification
2 years
Audience
Healthcare
Format
In-person • Online
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Choose Your ACLS Skills Session Date
Available on request for groups of 3 or more only.
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ACLS FAQ
ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. It is an advanced, evidence-based resuscitation training program designed for healthcare professionals to respond to cardiovascular emergencies.
ACLS training is typically recommended for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other advanced life support providers.
ACLS certifications last for two years. After this period, individuals need to take a recertification course to renew their certification.
ACLS classes cover a range of advanced topics, including recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest, algorithms for specific emergency situations, airway management, and pharmacology.
Yes, in-person ACLS courses include a written exam to assess participants’ understanding of the theoretical concepts covered in the course.
Online ACLS courses with skills sessions, do not have a written exam to complete the course.
Yes, ACLS training involves hands-on skills assessments to ensure participants can effectively perform advanced life support techniques, such as airway management, use of medications, and rhythm recognition.
The Megacode is a simulated scenario in ACLS training where participants demonstrate their ability to integrate various skills and knowledge to manage a complex cardiovascular emergency situation.
Traditional ACLS courses require team-based scenarios and a minimum number of participants under AHA guidelines. Classes that don’t reach at least 3 participants must be rescheduled.
To avoid the risk of needing to reschedule due to low participation enrollment, we offer instructor-led ACLS renewal and initial courses only as private group trainings, and recommend ACLS HeartCode + skills sessions for individuals.