Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification courses for healthcare providers

Certification details

  • Course accredited by the American Heart Association and developed specifically for healthcare providers
  • First-time and renewal ACLS certification courses customized to your group’s needs
  • Two-year AHA certification cards issued within 24 hours after passing course

What to expect in an ACLS class

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training builds on the skills learned in Basic Life Support (BLS), focusing on urgent care treatment of patients suffering from cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiovascular emergencies. Course content includes:

  • ECG analysis, defibrillation, and intubation
  • Problem-solving strategies during simulated cardiac emergencies
  • Systems of care and immediate post-cardiac arrest care
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology practices
  • Team dynamics and communication
  • Major signs and symptoms of stroke

Who should take an ACLS certification course

The AHA developed the ACLS course for healthcare providers who are required to have higher-level emergency training:

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Physician assistants
  • Respiratory therapists
  • ER and ICU staff

Flexible training options

On-site ACLS training at your location

Let CPR Plus come to you! On-site training throughout St. Louis is our speciality. In fact, we’ve been doing it for close to 30 years. We’ll set up and break down everything needed for your class. And we’ll even follow up with you when it’s time for your group’s renewal certification. In other words, we’ll make your ACLS class simple and convenient. Learn more about on-site training.

One-on-one ACLS certification

Sometimes you just need to get certified quickly or you can’t attend a regular class. Let us help! For those with special circumstances, we offer individual ACLS training with one of our instructors. Learn more about one-on-one classes.


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