ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. It is a course designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.
ACLS certification from the AHA must be renewed every two years.
BLS (Basic Life Support) is a more comprehensive CPR course intended for healthcare providers, covering adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and team-based resuscitation. CPR courses for the general public may be less extensive.
AHA BLS certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.
Healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, and others involved in emergency care typically need ACLS renewal to maintain their credentials.
Yes, the AHA offers blended learning options for First Aid renewal, where the cognitive portion is completed online followed by an in-person skills session.
To renew AHA CPR certification, participants must pass a written exam and demonstrate correct CPR skills in a hands-on assessment.
The AHA First Aid renewal course includes topics such as treating bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, fractures, and other common emergencies.