American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course
The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take this course?
ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
What does this course teach?
Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
Course Completion Card
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive an ACLS Provider Course Completion Card which is valid for two years.
Course Duration
Original course - approximately 12 hours
Update course (recertification) - approximately 6 hours
Pricing*
$280 for original certification
$170 for update course (recertification)
* Group pricing available
