Get Certified in ACLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

The American Heart Association's (AHA) ACLS Course builds upon foundational BLS skills, emphasizing high-quality CPR and incorporating the latest updates from the AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of:

• Cardiopulmonary arrest

• Cardiovascular emergencies

What You Will Learn:

BLS Skills Review:

  • High Quality chest compressions
  • Effective ventilation techniques
  • AED/Defibrillator use 

Recognition and Early Management of:

Respiratory and cardiac arrest


Pre-arrest conditions, such as symptomatic bradycardia or tachycardia


Airway management techniques

Pharmacology related to ACLS protocols


Management of cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and strokes


Effective communication and leadership within a resuscitation team

Course Requirements:

Active participation is required to complete this course.

Up-to-Date BLS Certification **

2020 ACLS Provider Manual

 Manual Options:

  • E-book
  • printed version
  • borrow a textbook

**If your BLS card is expired or will expire by the class date, follow the instructions below under "BLS Portion." A valid BLS card is required to receive your ACLS certification.

Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work:

  • Complete the FREE Precourse Self-Assessment online:

https://elearning.heart.org/course/424/

  • Score 70% or higher (you can retake the test multiple times as needed)


Documentation to Bring to Class:

  • Copies of up to date BLS card and if renewal up to date ACLS card
  • Self-assessment completion papers

BLS Portion (if needed)

Is your BLS certification expired or nearing expiration? Here's how to update it:

Complete the HeartCode BLS online course through the AHA:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls

Print and bring your completion certificate to class.

During your ACLS session, we will perform a skills check.

Once complete, a new BLS Provider Card will be issued.

Important:

Without a valid BLS card, you cannot receive an ACLS card.

A discounted additional fee applies for the BLS skills check.

Additional Resources:

Arrhythmia Support:

Tip sheets available upon request

Private, confidential Zoom sessions are available for additional practice

Pricing

ACLS Initial or Recertification: $150

Add-On BLS Recertification: $25

Additional Support: Contact Us for Details, Depending on Individual Needs

Group Pricing: Contact us with your details

In-Home, One-on-One Instruction: Contact us for pricing

Get Certified Today!

Ready to enhance your lifesaving skills? Book your ACLS certification course with Nature Coast RN Education.

Call us at 352-464-5757 today.