Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS) and is part of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) system.
For healthcare professionals managing cardiovascular emergencies like:
Key skills covered in this course:
The course also reviews high-quality CPR techniques and follows the official ACLS manual, preparing you for real-life clinical situations.
ACLS training builds team dynamics and communication skills, preparing providers to respond effectively during high-pressure emergencies.
Earning your ACLS certification completion card shows you’re ready to take charge and save lives, whether in a hospital, emergency department, or urgent care setting.
If your current ACLS card is approaching its expiration, renewing your certification is essential to maintain readiness for advanced cardiac emergencies. ACLS renewal helps ensure you’re up to date with the latest AHA protocols and fully prepared to lead or support resuscitation efforts in critical care settings.
Our ACLS training classes for recertification are led by certified instructors who review advanced life support skills, including ECG interpretation, pharmacology, airway management, and coordinated team response. Students engage in hands-on practice, updated clinical scenarios, and focused reviews of key interventions.
To complete the course, each student must pass an ACLS test, administered by a certified ACLS instructor, that confirms their ability to assess, manage, and respond to life-threatening cardiac events. Successful participants receive a new AHA ACLS card, valid for two years.
Whether you’re a nurse, physician, paramedic, or other healthcare professional, renewing your certification through trusted ACLS classes and training reinforces your clinical judgment and strengthens your role in emergency care.
Our ACLS certification course offers high-quality training at a fair price. The initial certification is available for $230, and ACLS renewal is offered at a reduced rate of $195. Both options include access to expert-led instruction, all required course materials, and the official certification exam.
There are no hidden fees or unexpected costs—just comprehensive, hands-on training that prepares healthcare professionals to respond confidently in advanced cardiac emergencies and meet current AHA standards.
Official AHA ACLS certification (BLS, PALS & Heartsaver also offered)
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5-hour, in-person ACLS class at our Silver Spring training center
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Airway management, ECG/arrhythmia recognition, pharmacology, and team megacode practice
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HeartCode ACLS skills session and skills testing available
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Official AHA eCard issued after you pass (valid 2 years); weekday & weekend dates
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Healthcare professionals
Emergency nurses
Clinical Students
EMS providers
Physicians
Earn your ACLS certificate from an official AHA provider and build the advanced skills needed to manage critical cardiac emergencies. Expert instruction, hands-on training, and same-day certification card available for both initial and renewal courses.
ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. This certification prepares healthcare professionals to manage serious adult emergencies—cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, and peri-arrest rhythms. Training covers advanced airway techniques, rhythm recognition, defibrillation/cardioversion, medication use, and coordinated team response.
BLS covers the fundamentals—recognizing arrest, high-quality compressions, rescue breaths, and AED use—for both clinical and non-clinical responders. ACLS builds on BLS with advanced assessment, ECG rhythm recognition, medication protocols, airway management, and coordinated team response for adult emergencies.
Most registered nurses need current BLS certification. Nurses in adult acute or critical care typically require ACLS. Nurses who care for infants and children generally need PALS. Always follow your employer or clinical program’s requirement.
ACLS certification is required for clinicians in adult acute-care settings—ER, ICU, telemetry, cath lab, and cardiac units. It applies to physicians, nurses, paramedics/EMS, and respiratory therapists who manage adult cardiac emergencies or serve on code/rapid-response teams.
Getting ACLS certification isn’t necessarily hard, but it does require preparation and focus. ACLS classes cover advanced skills like rhythm interpretation, airway management, emergency medications, and high-quality CPR. With practice and study, most students succeed, especially if they review materials before the course. Choosing the right training with experienced instructors will help you feel confident and prepared. Once you complete the course and skills test, you’ll earn your official ACLS Provider card, showing you’re ready to respond to critical emergencies.
To find a reputable ACLS certification near you, look for AHA-approved courses that include hands-on practice in CPR, emergency response, and advanced life support skills. Make sure the program issues official certifications recognized by hospitals and healthcare employers. Checking reviews and confirming the class meets current guidelines will help ensure you choose quality training.