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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid offers ACLS certification online for healthcare professionals. This ACLS course provides a detailed review of advanced cardiac life support techniques. Enhance your skills with flexible ACLS training online and stay certified with ACLS certification renewal or ACLS recertification online.

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Our ACLS training and ACLS certification online help healthcare professionals stay up to date with advanced cardiac life support techniques. Enhance your skills with expert-led ACLS courses and flexible online ACLS Training options.

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Accredited ACLS Certification
with CME/CEU Credits for Providers

Our ACLS certification courses provide healthcare professionals with up-to-date training in advanced cardiac life support while earning CME credit, including Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for healthcare workers. Designed for ACLS certification, ACLS renewal, or ACLS recertification, these courses feature a user-friendly format to enhance skills and knowledge.

Our certification courses adhere to the professional standards set by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education® (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

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Physician
Nursing
Pharmacy
Dental
Physician Assistant
Optometry
Dietician

Physician (MD, DO)

AMA Credits (American Medical Association)

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



Nursing (RN, APRN, LVN, LPN)

ANCC Credits (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Contact Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Contact Hours

Pharmacy
Pharmacists (PharmD, RPh)

ACPE Credits (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
  • ACPE Credits Release Date: February 1st, 2025
  • ACPE Credits Exp Date: February 1st, 2026

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for the following contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacists Universal Activity Number
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-P
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-P

Pharmacy Technicians: CPhT

Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacy Technicians Universal Activity Number
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-T
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-T

Estimated Time to Completion:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 10 Hours
  • Release Date: February 1st, 2024
  • Expiration Date: February 1st, 2027
  • Each Type of Activity: Application

Hardware/Software Requirements (Required for Internet-based ACPE activities only) Include minimum hardware, software, internet connectivity and connection speed requirements for accessing the internet-based activity.

Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality (Required for Internet-based ACPE activities only) Please see final activity for the policy on privacy and confidentiality that relates to this internet activity.

Upon completion of the online evaluation, your credit will be submitted to CPE Monitor.Pharmacists have up to thirty (30) days to complete the evaluation and claim credit. Please check your NABP account within sixty (60) days to make sure the credit has posted.

Dental (DDS or DMD)

ADA Credits (The American Dental Association)

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates these activities for the following continuing education credits:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 continuing education credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 continuing education credits

Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

This program offers the following AAPA Category 1 CME Credits for Physician Assistant:

AAPA Credits (American Academy of Physician Associates)
Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits

Physician Assistant (PA)

PAs may claim credits as mentioned for completing bellow activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Category 1 CreditTM

Optometry (OD)

COPE Credits (The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education)

The courses below are COPE approved for the following hours of CE credit:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 hours of CE credit
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 hours of CE credit

Dietician (RD or RDN)

CDR Credits (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

This program offers the following CPEUs for dieticians:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 CPEUs for dieticians
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 CPEUs for dieticians

Others / Non Medical Professional

AMA Credits (American Medical Association)

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM

American Academy of CPR & First Aid Advisory Members Ensuring Quality Standards and Guidelines in ACLS Certification

Effective ACLS and First Aid training equips individuals with the skills to respond confidently when needed. The American Academy of CPR & First Aid is dedicated to making ACLS certification and ACLS courses accessible to everyone. Our courses are designed to build confidence and competence in providing care at home, in the workplace, or in the community. With expert guidance from our Advisory Members, participants gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately. Whether you’re seeking advanced cardiac life support certification or looking to renew your ACLS certification, our training ensures you are well-prepared.

  • Faculty Author : Jehangir Gowani, MD, FAAP, FACP.
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Reviewers: Daniel Sternberg, MD.
  • ER Nurse Educator (MSN) Reviewers : Amanda Ernst, MSN.
  • Nurse Practitioner Reviewers : Laila Valliani, FNP-C, APRN, MSN, BSN, RN.
  • Nurse Practitioner and CPR Instructor : Brittany Heitkamp, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC).
  • Certified Paramedic and CPR Instructor : Robert Dixon, Registered Paramedic and CPR Instructor.
  • Standards and Trusted : Accredited CME Credits.
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The ACLS certification from the American Academy of CPR & First Aid is valid for two years and requires ACLS renewal to maintain compliance and keep your skills current. Renewing on time ensures you stay prepared and aligned with the latest advanced cardiac life support guidelines.

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To complete your ACLS recertification, pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher. Once you pass and payment is processed, your renewed certificate will be available for instant download from your account. Stay confident and certified with updated ACLS training.

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By enrolling in multiple courses, you can save on training costs while earning valuable certifications to advance your healthcare career.

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Our ACLS Certification Course offers essential ACLS training online for managing cardiac care. Learn at your own pace with our flexible ACLS course.

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ACLS Training Online best way to advance your expertise

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid provides convenient online ACLS certification and ACLS renewal courses. Our ACLS online certification course is available for anybody to take, but most people who take it are healthcare professionals working in hospitals, or emergency room and urgent care environments.

The course gives you an in-depth review of the concepts and techniques to effectively perform advanced cardiac life support, and earn your certification more quickly and efficiently compared to in-person ACLS certification classes.

Printable ACLS Certification and ACLS Card

The online training material can be taken anytime, and there is no time limit on the test. After successful completion of the ACLS online course and a passing score on the exam, you will have access to a printable digital certification to provide as proof while you await your ACLS certification card and wall certification to arrive in the mail. Please note that the mail delivery option must be requested at checkout.



ACLS Certified Online

The online ACLS course provides quality training with the most up-to-date concepts, skills, and techniques in advanced cardiovascular life support, enabling you to effectively manage and respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary arrest and cardiovascular emergencies, including effective communication in team dynamics as a leader or resuscitation team member managing cardiopulmonary emergencies, respiratory arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, and the like.

If you already hold an active ACLS provider card, you can take our ACLS renewal course which follows the same curriculum as our ACLS certification course and other local ACLS renewal near me courses. The online ACLS recertification course is particularly convenient for health care providers needing to earn a digital or physical certificate quickly from a validated certification program.

ACLS Certification and ACLS Recertification Course Overview

The ACLS certification and ACLS online renewal course are a complete and in-depth overview of advanced cardiac life support. The course material is thoroughly reviewed by our medical director and the American Academy of CPR and First Aid team to ensure you have everything you need to earn your ACLS certification, including evidence-based concepts, ACLS algorithms, high quality video demonstrations, chapter summaries, and detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect answer choices on the certification exam.

With online ACLS training you can become certified and learn the advanced skills you need to manage situations in a way that minimizes complications and maximizes patient outcomes in emergency medicine, intensive care, emergency medical airway management, acute coronary syndromes, cardiac arrest, heart attack, and more.

Online ACLS Certification Course for Everyone

Our ACLS certificate training allows thousands of healthcare providers and personnel in emergency response as well as non-medical professionals to earn and renew their certificate completely online. We give you peace of mind with advanced course content based on the most current emergency cardiovascular care guidelines with a curriculum covering the same information that you might find by searching for ACLS classes near me.

Learn Advanced Cardiac Life Support

The online course goes beyond basic life support and teaches advanced life support skills using a systematic approach that provides a highly effective personalized learning path through the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other life-threatening emergencies. While many hospitals and organizations accept our ACLS certifications, we always recommend that you check with your employer prior to purchasing as some institutions may require you to take a course from a specific healthcare provider.

Healthcare Professionals use ACLS Certificate and ACLS Renewal Online Courses

Online advanced cardiac life support courses help you quickly fulfill your requirements. We offer a self-paced learning experience so you can take as much or as little time as needed to complete the training, and access the course content and instructional materials 24/7 to plan around a busy schedule.

ACLS certifications from the American Academy of CPR and First Aid are valid for 2-years and are most commonly required for medical professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, EMTs, anesthetists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and the like. When the time comes to renew your certification, you can easily do so by accessing our ACLS recertification online course. As ACLS certification course requirements evolve and change overtime, it’s always important to ensure you review all coursework to ensure you’re prepared with the latest techniques and guidelines.

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Unlike a traditional ACLS Training Near Me, our online program eliminates the hassle of commuting, scheduling conflicts, and in-person class fees. You can complete the training from home while still meeting certification requirements.

If you’re searching for ACLS Training Near Me, our online course provides the same essential knowledge without the inconvenience of an all-day session. Get certified today and enhance your ability to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

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Our ACLS certification courses are offered entirely online and designed in a format to make it easier and less expensive to become certified. Our online ACLS course and online ACLS renewal course removes the hassle of finding a reputable class in your area, or an ACLS Training near me type of class. We proudly offer our training materials online to help keep the cost low by cutting out classroom and instructor fees while maintaining a professional quality standard of material for nation-wide certification acceptance.

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We work with the best to deliver the most effective ACLS online course training available. Unlike a local ACLS Training near me , our course makes your certification experience seamless with convenient and easy-to-understand concepts that fully prepare you for life-threatening cardiac emergency situations. Register today to start medical training and become ACLS certified to save a life!

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Taking an online ACLS class is simple with the American Academy of CPR and First Aid. Learn advanced cardiac life support at your own pace to further your career and increase your knowledge in life saving techniques today!

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The Online CPR Certification covers essential life-saving skills, including:

  • CPR Procedures: Learn the critical steps of performing chest compressions and rescue breathing for those in cardiac arrest.
  • AED Operation: Gain understanding of how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver life-saving shocks.
  • Personal Safety Tips: Learn how to protect yourself while providing emergency care to others.
  • Chain of Survival: Understand the Chain of Survival and its critical role in emergency situations.
  • Heart Disease Recognition: Recognize the signs of heart disease and take the right actions immediately.
  • Responding to Unresponsive Individuals: Learn how to assess and provide care for unresponsive individuals during emergencies.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively and confidently in life-threatening situations.

Getting started is simple:

  • Sign Up: Register for the Online CPR Certification course to begin your training.
  • Complete the Course: Review all the learning materials to ensure a strong understanding of the course content.
  • Take the Exam: Score 80% or higher to successfully pass the certification exam.
  • Download Your Certificate: Access and download your CPR Certification instantly in multiple formats like PDF, Word, HTML, or JPEG.

Blended Hands-On CPR combines the convenience of online learning with practical, live virtual training. Here’s how to complete it:

  • Register: Sign up for the Blended Hands-On CPR course to start your training.
  • Complete the Course: Review all the online lessons at your own pace.
  • Pass the Exam: Achieve at least 80% on the online exam to proceed.
  • Order a Manikin: Purchase a CPR manikin to practice your skills.
  • Live Session: Schedule a virtual session with a certified instructor.
  • Skills Assessment: Show your CPR proficiency during the live skills assessment.
  • Certification: After passing the skills assessment, you can download your digital CPR certification.

The ACLS Certification is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance.

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