ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training

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ACLS

Renewal (Instructor-Led)

  • Renew Your ACLS Credentials
  • Accelerated 8-Hour Session
  • Megacode & Rhythm Drills
  • Post-Arrest Care Review
  • 2-Year Certification
  • Instructor-Led In-Class

ACLS

Provider (Instructor-Led)

  • First-Time ACLS Certification
  • Comprehensive 14-Hour Course
  • Airway & Dysrhythmia Management
  • Acute Coronary & Stroke Scenarios
  • 2-Year Certification
  • Fully In-Class Format

ACLS

Provider (Blended)

  • First-Time ACLS Certification
  • Online Theory + In-Class Skills
  • Airway & Dysrhythmia Management
  • Acute Coronary & Stroke Scenarios
  • 2-Year Certification
  • Adaptive Learning Technology

ACLS

Renewal (Blended)

  • Renew Your ACLS Credentials
  • Online Theory + In-Class Skills
  • Megacode & Rhythm Drills
  • Post-Arrest Care Review
  • 2-Year Certification
  • Adaptive Learning Technology

Overview

About This Course

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

The premier advanced resuscitation program designed for healthcare providers to improve outcomes with adult patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. Based on the 2020 Guidelines, Heart & Stroke's ACLS program provides hands-on learning that builds on your Basic Life Support (BLS) skills and takes your skills as an advanced healthcare provider to the next level.

Duration

10-14 hours

Certification

2-year certification upon successful completion

Target Audience

Emergency physicians, ICU nurses, paramedics, anesthesiologists, critical care staff, and other healthcare providers treating cardiovascular emergencies

Prerequisites

Must successfully complete Precourse Self-Assessment for admission. Current BLS certification strongly recommended.

What You'll Learn

  • Dynamic role-playing scenarios mirroring real clinical situations
  • Team-based resuscitation megacode simulations
  • Rhythm recognition and dysrhythmia management drills
  • CPR Coach role practice
01

High-Quality CPR

BLS skills applied to case scenarios
Compression feedback
Team CPR
02

Systematic Approach

Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Diagnostic tests
Signs of Clinical Deterioration
03

Airway Management

Basic airway
Advanced airway
Confirmation techniques

Course Options

Choose Your Learning Path

ACLS Blended (online + in-class)

Combine self-paced online cognitive learning with in-classroom hands-on skills practice. Ideal when balancing a demanding work schedule.

Part 1 – Online: Self-paced cognitive learning, videos, knowledge checks and electronic exam.
Part 2 – In-class: Instructor-led hands-on skills practice, coaching, team scenarios and skills testing.

⚠️ Prerequisite: All ACLS courses require successful completion of the Precourse Self-Assessment for admission. Current BLS certification is strongly recommended.

ACLS Blended Provider

For healthcare providers who are new to Heart & Stroke's ACLS course or who don't use their life-saving skills often. Builds on skills and knowledge from Basic Life Support.

Online: Self-paced, varies
In-class: 10 hours
Certification: 2 years

ACLS Blended Renewal

For healthcare providers confident in their ACLS skills who use them regularly and require limited practice to renew credentials.

Online: Self-paced, varies
In-class: 6 hours
Certification: 2 years

Instructor-led (in-class only)

A fully in-person, instructor-led experience from start to finish. Ideal for those who prefer traditional classroom-based learning.

ACLS Provider

For healthcare providers who are new to Heart & Stroke's ACLS course or who don't use their life-saving skills often. Builds on BLS knowledge and skills.

In-class: 14 hours
Certification: 2 years

ACLS Renewal

For healthcare providers confident in their ACLS skills who use them regularly and require limited practice to renew their credentials.

In-class: 8 hours
Certification: 2 years

Curriculum

Course Modules

7 modules covering everything you need to master Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

01

High-Quality CPR

BLS skills applied to case scenarios
Compression feedback
Team CPR
02

Systematic Approach

Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Diagnostic tests
Signs of Clinical Deterioration
03

Airway Management

Basic airway
Advanced airway
Confirmation techniques
04

Cardiac Arrest

VF/pVT
Asystole/PEA
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
05

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Recognition
Early management
Risk stratification
06

Stroke & Dysrhythmias

Acute Stroke
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
07

High-Performance Teams

Systems of Care
Communication
Leadership
CPR Coach role
Science of Resuscitation

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