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American Heart Association · Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Hands-on training for healthcare professionals managing cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest. Available as a Full Course or a Renewal — see listings below for current dates and pricing.
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Valid 2 years
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Audience
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals — including physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other emergency medical personnel — who manage cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest. This course provides essential training for those working in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units.
Pre-requisites
- Renewal students must have a current ACLS card
- Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias
- Participants must complete the AHA Pre-Course Self Assessment before class — certificate required for entry
Required
Bring your Pre-Course Self Assessment certificate
You must complete the AHA ACLS Pre-Course Self Assessment online before class and bring the certificate. Without it, you will not be able to attend the course.
Take the AHA ACLS Pre-Course Self Assessment ↗Course content
Recognition & response
- ECG rhythm recognition
- Cardiac arrest management
- Bradycardia and tachycardia
- ACS and stroke management
Resuscitation skills
- High-quality CPR
- Advanced airway management
- Defibrillation
- ACLS pharmacology
Algorithms & teamwork
- ACLS systematic algorithms
- Resuscitation team communication
- Post-cardiac arrest care
Course format
Instructor-led, classroom-based training featuring hands-on practice and video-based learning.
Course details
- Course length · Renewal: 5–6 hours · Full course: ~15 hours
- Cost · See listings below
- Minimum class size · No minimum requirement. We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.
- Enrollment cut-off · Enrollment closes when the class is full. Late enrollments may receive course materials on the day of class.
Your e-Card
Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Provider e-Card, valid for two years. e-Cards are issued within 1–2 business days after course completion.
For EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics
This course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics earn 9.75 Continuing Education Hours for the full course or 4.75 CEHs for the renewal.
Other ways to take this course
Skills only
Already completed Heartcode Part 1?
If you completed AHA Heartcode Part 1 online and need skills verification only, schedule a skills session.
Group or 1-on-1
Need group or private training?
We offer group training at our location or yours, plus 1-on-1 sessions. Request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
For more information, visit our FAQ page.
Upcoming sessions
All available ACLS classes are listed below, including both renewal and full course options. Filter by location, course, or day.
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Week of July 20, 2026
Week of July 27, 2026
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Jul 30
ACLS & BLS Renewal
This course includes the Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) update/renewal course. You will receive a separate course completion card for each course category.
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Week of August 10, 2026
Week of August 17, 2026
Week of August 31, 2026
Week of September 14, 2026
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Sep 14
ACLS Full Course
This course is for individuals who have never held an ACLS card or individuals who have a lapsed ACLS card.
The pace of this course is accelerated and the components of the two-day course are covered in one day. It is important that the book is read prior to class. The instructor reserves the right to require additional class time at a later date if they feel that more time is needed for your satisfactory course completion.
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Week of September 21, 2026
Week of September 28, 2026
Week of October 5, 2026
Week of October 12, 2026
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.