Course formats
Students may take an ACLS classroom course or complete HeartCode ACLS online before attending an in-person hands-on skills session.
ACLS
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training for advanced providers managing adult cardiovascular emergencies.
Description
AHA ACLS covers advanced adult cardiovascular emergency response, team dynamics, cardiac arrest priorities, stroke considerations, and post-cardiac arrest care.
Who it is meant for
Advanced healthcare providers who participate in adult cardiovascular emergency care, including cardiac arrest and peri-arrest response.
Prerequisites
Students should have current provider-level CPR/BLS skills and the clinical background needed for advanced cardiovascular life support content.
AHA ACLS
Advanced cardiovascular emergency training.
ACLS is intended for advanced healthcare providers who participate in the management of adult cardiac arrest, peri-arrest conditions, and other cardiovascular emergencies.
- Advanced adult cardiovascular emergency response concepts
- Cardiac arrest, stroke, and post-cardiac arrest care priorities
- Team dynamics and communication during resuscitation
- Classroom and HeartCode ACLS hands-on skills session pathways when scheduled
Completion card
Students who complete all ACLS course requirements receive an AHA Provider Course Completion Card valid for two years.
Continuing education
CE/CME credit availability depends on the ACLS course option and the student profession.