Covid-19 UPDATE*
Classes have NOT been cancelled because of COVID-19
This training qualifies as an essential service that many need for hiring and retaining employment in essential fields. The American Heart Association, American Red Cross, along with the CDC have given course recommendations to help attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within classes which are strictly adhered to for your safety. Please see our blog here for further details. Scroll down for options.
What Is ACLS: This course builds on BLS training to teach the clinical algorithms needed for Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS. Training covers procedures to recognize and manage respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes.
Duration: Blended learning consists of online coursework and a 2 hour classroom session. Some classroom courses also offered which consist of at least one full day of in-classroom work.
Intended Audience: This can be taken for initial certification or recertification. Physicians, ER nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced emergency medical personnel that would have to function in a team leader role or apply advanced resuscitation techniques for adult patients on a frequent basis.
Pre-Requisites: Students must have a working knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation, intubation/IV techniques, and advanced cardiac skills. With BLS as a prerequisite, minimal breaks and smaller class sizes, initial certification in some cases is able to be completed in one full day.
Certification: This course can be taken either in a traditional classroom setting, a self-paced blended learning setting (with some online coursework required along with an in-person skill session), or at your location by selecting the tabs below or to the side. The exact same nationally recognized 2-year American Heart Association certification card is administered for each type of session.
Price: Click on a date for more details and registration/pricing
