The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

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This course is designed for healthcare providers.

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• For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary/peri-arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

What does this course teach?

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• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED

• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest

• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia

• Airway management

• Related pharmacology

• Management of ACS and stroke

• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

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The AHA has adopted an open resource policy for exams, including the AHA ACLS Provider manual or our free study guide.

Do you need BLS?
 
Choose this option when registering: BLS add-on. 

The AHA allows Instructors to add BLS skills testing and an exam to provide both a BLS Provider eCard and an ACLS Provider eCard upon completing the ACLS course. If a BLS Provider card is to be issued, a BLS Instructor must be present to complete the infant CPR skills tests and the exam. This will add approximately 30 minutes to your class day.