ACLS Certification

  • New ACLS Modules

Instructor led course you will Learn ACLS from real ems professionals who practice ACLS everyday, no cutting corners, Learn ACLS the easy way.

AHA’s ACLS Certification 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). High Quality BLS is the foundation of ACLS.

BLS is geared towards prehospital providers, like EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct 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. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

ACLS Study Guide

Which course is right for me?


ACLS:

  • For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

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

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Options


ACLS for Experienced Providers:

  • For those who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, understanding ACLS pharmacology; and who regularly lead or participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest, or postarrest patients

What does this course teach?

  • Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an AED
  • Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
  • Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care

Students enrolled in ACLS and PALS Courses must take the MANDATORY preasseement exam and videos prior to attending the class, and they should bring in the results to the instructor. Students should retake the assessment until you master the subject. Click here for ACLS: https://elearning.heart.org/course/424 or PALS: https://elearning.heart.org/course/426/26398938

Need a Review? First Time Taking ACLS?

Schedule a Review Course to prepare you for ACLS, Call/text 347-719-2771 or email info@emstrainingny.com to schedule your review Course

ACLS Review Course Topics (Hybrid Course)

  • EKG Recognition and Review
  • ACLS Medication Review
  • Anatomy and Physiology Review
  • Review ACLS Algorithms
  • Practice cases and Rhythms

To Prepare for the Course

Heartcode Blended

New option Complete Part 1 at home and come into the office for Part 2 Skills Session.

Classroom

Traditional AHA Inperson course, with test and skill assessment. Students can choose 2 day or 1 day accelerated courses.

Corporate

Call us to schedule corporate classes for your employess. You can come to us or we can come to your location.


Excellent
Based on 257 reviews
Tim Fromann
Tim Fromann
2023-11-12
Very well done, covered all material. Informative.
Mich C
Mich C
2023-11-04
I enjoyed taking the BLS class here. Response and registration was simple. instructor Mo is very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend!
Elise Jeremay Amoroso
Elise Jeremay Amoroso
2023-10-30
The staff was patient in answering my questions both via WhatsApp & call prior to enrolling to an ACLS class. The trainer was professional, kind, and did not go through unnecessary stuff - she focused on the critical points of ACLS. Office is also easy to find and access. Thank you & Kudos!
tod haller
tod haller
2023-10-26
Great experience! I have done this course 8 times in the past, but this place with this teacher, Candice, was the best one yet. Very convenient and easy to schedule appointment and very educational.
Arazathy Rijo
Arazathy Rijo
2023-10-24
I had great experience. Trainer was very helpful, quick and efficient. Went in, took the course then the test and after two hours had my certification. Recommend this place.


Blended Learning HeartCode® ACLS
classroom
Classroom ACLS
FormatBlended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills sessionHeartCode ACLS uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, team dynamics training, megacode cases, and interactive activities to teach students ACLS knowledge and skills.HeartCode ACLS is the AHA’s ACLS blended learning delivery method. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiencyThe ACLS Instructor-led course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Course CompletionComplete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor, or with a Simulation Station or voice-assisted manikin (VAM)Call us to sign up for an Instructor-led class
TimeThe online portion of HeartCode ACLS can be completed in 6.5 to 7 hours.Time to complete the hands-on skills session is approximately 5 hours using the full agenda, and approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes using the update course agenda.The ACLS ILT Full Course is approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes with breaks and lunch. Here are additional times:ACLS ILT Full Course: 10.25 – 11.25 hours without breaksACLS ILT Update Course 6 – 7 hours without breaksACLS ILT Traditional Full Course: 12.25 – 13.25 hours without breaksACLS ILT Traditional Update Course: 6.75 – 7.75 hours without
Completion CardACLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two yearsACLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
AccessibilityNo accessible blended learning version at this time.Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
CE/CMEAvailableAvailable
FAQ2020 HeartCode ACLS FAQ2020 ACLS Provider Course FAQ
FeaturesTo enter the course, students must complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment.Students are then presented with an enhanced learning experience through eSimulations, life-like animations, video scenarios, and knowledge checks.Cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%.Web-based, self-paced eSimulation instructional program for ACLS cognitive training.Students apply knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills developmentDebriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning.Emphasis on preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, integration of BLS into ACLS and importance of high-performing teams Hands-on team dynamics classroom activities Video-based course with real world scenarios. Includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual patient videos and lifelike simulations Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
Student Materials20-1407 HeartCode ACLS20-1106 ACLS Provider Manual20-3100 ACLS Provider Manual eBook20-1120 ACLS Reference Card Set20-3109 ACLS Digital Reference Card Set

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