American Heart Association® ACLS
Certification

Advance your clinical skills with our American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification course. Complete the online learning at your own pace, attend a short hands-on skills session at one of our California locations, and receive your official AHA ACLS certification card the very same day.

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Is This the Right Course for You?

Whether you’re renewing your certification or advancing your healthcare career, ACLS provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to manage cardiac emergencies confidently.

The AHA ACLS course is suitable for:

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Course Details

ACLS Course Overview

Everything you need to know about the course, all in one place.

3–4 hours online + 30-minute in-person skills session

Blended (online & in-person)

American Heart Association eCard

Same day

Healthcare employer & clinical requirements

ACLS course overview
Why Us

California's Trusted Training Center

Fast certification. 100+ training locations. Courses offered daily.

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If you find an identical course at a lower price, we’ll match or beat it so you always get the best value.

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Daily Courses

Classes available every day, including evenings and weekends, just book a time that fits your schedule.

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Same-Day Certificate

Receive your official certification card on the same day you complete your skills testing.

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Trusted Since 1989

For more than 37 years, we’ve helped 1000s of students earn CPR and life support certifications.

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Official AHA Training Center

As an authorized AHA Center, all courses meet the latest AHA standards and guidelines.

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Official CA EMSA Training Center

We provide California EMSA- approved childcare health and safety training.

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100+ California Locations

Choose from over 100 training locations across California, with new classes available every day.

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Woman-Owned Business

We’re proud to be a woman-owned business committed to making safety training accessible and affordable.

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Safety Training Seminars is one of California’s top-rated CPR training providers.

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Laura Ayers
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Clear directions. No issues without an instructor present.
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Erica Avery
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This was a great way to take the class- online from home- and the skills assessment- in an office while a real person was on Zoom guiding me through it! I felt safe in the office! Great idea for this CPR/ first aide course. I will recommend it!
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Michele Melvin
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Safety Training Seminars is very user friendly. Easy to take the online course and the practical skills test was in a very clean and easy to navigate facility.
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Rich L
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I had to renew my NRP and found this location that accommodates my limited time frame. I class experience was great. I highly recommend.
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Nice Setup. Everything was there to take the zoom call and get my certification.
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Torrance Carroll
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Good setup for a solo class / assessment on a Saturday! Instructor provided solid feedback. Would highly recommend anyone to take this course to develop this capability which hopefully you’ll never have to use!
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Diane
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There as absolutely no stress with this class! It was very convenient and the instructor was knowledgeable and patient, she also gave good feedback.
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Ian freddy
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Great class. Easy directions and a clean room. The teacher was great. See you in 2 years!
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Jamie Snyder
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Scheduling was easy, tons of availability, the center was clean, and the instruction from the manikins was really helpful. I will use this service again! Oh, and the customer service was beyond great. I called and left a message and someone called me back right away.
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Great experience. Very easy to self navigate.
ACLS CPR training course

Your Certification

After successfully completing your course, you’ll receive your official American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard on the same day.

Your certification is valid for two years and is accepted by hospitals, healthcare employers, universities and healthcare organisations throughout the United States.

What You'll Learn

Courses include hands-on practice with manikins, guided scenarios, and structured instruction so you leave with both knowledge and muscle memory.

Our Courses

Need More Than ACLS?

Many healthcare professionals complete multiple certifications together.

BLS cpr course
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BLS CPR

American Heart Association

Required for nurses, dentists, EMTs, and other medical professionals. Fast renewal options available.

PALS course
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PALS

American Heart Association

Critical care training for infants and children. Required for pediatric care professionals.

NRP course
Neontal Resuscitation Program

NRP

American Heart Association

Students will receive the official NRP certification card by American Academy of Pediatrics© after this course.

Complete all your required certifications with one trusted training provider.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Basic Life Support (BLS) teaches the essential skills needed to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies, including CPR and AED use. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on these foundations with advanced training in ECG rhythm recognition, airway management, emergency medications, cardiac arrest algorithms, and team-based resuscitation. ACLS is intended for healthcare professionals who manage or lead cardiovascular emergencies.

The ACLS course uses a blended learning format. You’ll complete the online learning portion at your own pace before attending a short, in-person skills session with an AHA instructor. This approach provides the flexibility of online study while ensuring you demonstrate the practical skills required for certification.

Yes. Once you’ve successfully completed your hands-on skills session, you’ll receive your official American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard the same day. This allows you to provide proof of certification to your employer immediately.

The AHA ACLS Certification course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiopulmonary emergencies. Its purpose is to enhance clinical skills in recognizing and responding to cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events through advanced algorithms, team dynamics, pharmacology, and high-performance resuscitation techniques.

ACLS certification is typically required for physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, dentists providing sedation, and other clinicians who work in emergency, critical care, or acute care environments. Many hospitals, surgical centers, and ambulance services mandate current ACLS certification as a condition of employment or clinical privileges.

The course covers early recognition of respiratory and cardiac emergencies, advanced airway management, rhythm interpretation, pharmacology, electrical therapy, and effective team communication. Students practice hands-on skills through simulated adult resuscitation scenarios to reinforce proper application of AHA ACLS algorithms and evidence-based treatment.

AHA PALS Certification is valid for two years from the date of completion. To renew, participants must complete an official PALS renewal course that reviews core skills, updates, and current guidelines. Renewal courses are typically shorter than initial certification classes, as they focus on reinforcing knowledge and addressing recent guideline changes.

Participants should have a current AHA BLS Provider certification and strong proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition, pharmacology used in cardiovascular emergencies, and basic arrhythmia interpretation. Completion of the AHA online Pre-Course Self-Assessment is recommended to ensure readiness and to support successful completion of the course.

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