Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Designed for healthcare providers who want to expand their knowledge around advanced resuscitation. Covers a wide range of life-threatening emergencies that involve systems of care, immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. The goal of the course is to provide lots of hands-on training to strengthen your ability to communicate and work effectively as a member of a team.

    • High-Quality CPR

    • Acute Coronary Syndromes

    • Airway Management

    • Acute Stroke

    • Systems of Care

    • High-Performance Teams

    • Science of Resuscitation

    • Cardiac Arrest 

    • Systematic Approach

    • Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

    • CPR Coach

    • Bradycardia

    • Signs of Clinical Deterioration

    • Tachycardia

Textbook: A web-browser ACLS ebook is included with any Blended ACLS courses. For ACLS Provider (2-day) or Renewal courses, you can purchase the ACLS textbook (print/digital) from the Heart Shop.

Course Options

ACLS Provider

This course is intended for healthcare providers who are either new to taking ACLS or have been expired for longer than a year. This foundational 2-day course covers all aspects of the ACLS course in-person and allows ample time for students to ask questions and dive deep into the content.

Prerequisites:

  • Current H&S BLS (taken within one year) OR purchase the BLS Blended Online Add-On at checkout

  • ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%)

Certification: Valid for 2 years

2 days (16 hrs) in-class

ACLS Blended Provider

This course is delivered as a mix between self-paced online work and an in-class session. Great for anyone that's new to taking ACLS or has been expired for longer than a year. The online modules contain all the theoretical aspects of the ACLS course, where you will watch videos, be guided through the knowledge-based curriculum and complete the written exam (online) all at your own pace. When you come to the classroom session you will participate in skill- and simulation-based activities that will build upon the knowledge you’ve already attained.

Prerequisites:

  • ACLS Blended Online Modules (must be completed before in-class session)

  • Current H&S BLS (taken within one year) OR purchase the BLS Blended Online Add-On at checkout

  • ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%)

Certification: Valid for 2 years

8 hrs in-class

6-8 hrs online

ACLS Provider Renewal

This course is intended for healthcare providers who hold a current ACLS certification and are comfortable with the materials but need a refresher.

Prerequisites:

  • Current H&S ACLS Provider Certificate (taken within two years)

  • Current H&S BLS (taken within one year) OR purchase the BLS Blended Online Add-On at checkout

  • ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate (passing score = 70%)

Certification: Valid for 2 years

8 hrs in-class