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

$290

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Healthcare employer & clinical requirements

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

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

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

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Charles English
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Recently needed to get BLS for work. I needed American Heart Association certified BLS, which not all online certifiers offer. This company made it super easy. Didn’t realize it’s all virtual. There are live people on phone support you can reach who replied to me quite quickly. The “in-person” CPR testing is with a laptop and manikin that provides feedback. Pretty high tech. Thanks for the cert! When I need to re-up I’ll be using this company again.
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Danelle Riggs
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This was my first time doing a CLS outside of the hospital. There were lots of available class times and locations.
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Fathma Haq
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I was skeptical about there being no instructor but the virtual instructor was very clear on instructions and taught in a way I understood. Overall my experience from dates available to the actual class was very good. I would recommend.
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Gabby Aguilar
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Instructor is straightforward and also patient. Well-paced class. I felt comfortable asking questions and instructor made me feel more confident in the skills I learned.
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Mario Gonzales
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Easy to use and a clean environment.
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Maryann Thomas
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Relaxing, less stress but great educational class
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Joseph Pericao
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Instructions were clear and skills testing was laid out well.
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Eric
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Very easy and simple to pass the skills test
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Jeffrey Edgerton
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My instructor went above and beyond during my CPR/FIRST AID training. Her name is Berlyn and she is the best at her vocation. Employing patience, humor and simplicity to guide me through the course and its s material. I elect her to train future instructors and participants.
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Safety Training Seminars are very professional. We have been taking classes for many many years one of the best places, good training and good people highly recommended.
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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.

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BLS CPR

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

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PALS

American Heart Association

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

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Neontal Resuscitation Program

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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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