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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ACLS Renewal/Recertification

This course is for an experienced provider looking to renew their ACLS cards.

AHA allows for a 1 month grace period on card expiration.

A book must be purchased and pretest must be taken before the class (passing <84%).

American Heart Association 2 year certification.

8 Hour Course

New Provider

This course is for new providers wishing to become certified in ACLS for the first time (or after a long expiration).

A book must be purchased and the student pretest must be taken before the class with a passing rate of 84%.

Prerequisite: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider.

American Heart Association 2 year certification.

16 Hour Course (Two Days)

Online ACLS Hybrid Certification

Half online and half in person. You take the online portion on your own, then arrange for a skills testing.

1 Hour Test Out

BLS, ACLS and PALS Recertification Combo

Are all your certifications due? We have a combination that allows to save on time and money.

Please give us a call/text 505-281-4110 or email albcprman@gmail.com.

ACLS 1-on-1

If you can’t take the Online hybrid or it’s one of the situations that you need your card now, we’ve got you covered.

Call or Text to schedule. 505-281-4110.

We have ACLS classes near you. We typically hold ACLS classes twice per month. We also have group ACLS courses options. If you need group ACLS classes in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas or Santa Fe, please call us 505-281-4110.

American Heart Association Authorized Training Site

Professions who are often required to take ACLS training:

Course Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is ACLS the same as BLS?

No, ACLS is the next step up in training. In this class the American Heart ​adds more layers of education to the foundation of BLS. While performing BLS skills, ACLS skills are added to the code blue. Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, advanced airway placement, drug administration, cardiac pacing, defibrillation and post resuscitation management.

2. Is ACLS a certification?

Yes, it is a professional certification with a card issued by the American Heart Association.

3. Is ACLS hard?

Yes, it should not be taken lightly. We have had to reschedule students because of failure to study. In an ACLS class, you will be required to begin BLS protocol, recognize life threatening cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate treatment (electrotherapy vs drug administration), manage patients airways and provide post resuscitation care. Failure to do so, will result in a repeat of the class.

4. Is ACLS the same as CPR?

See the above question is ACLS the same as BLS.​

5. Is ACLS a national certification?

Yes. See the above question.​

6. Is ACLS open book?

For the skills test, yes. For the written exam, no. ​

7. Does ACLS count, include or cover BLS?

No, ACLS is it’s own class. It covers Advanced Cardiac Life Support and students are expected and required to already know Basic Life Support (BLS).​

8. Does ACLS include first aid?

No, first aid address mostly traumatic and some medical emergencies. ACLS specifically focused on advanced treatments of cardiac arrest (code blue).

American CPR Training Center has been in business for over 20 years teaching healthcare providers and laymen CPR in Albuquerque, NM. Our classes are certified through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Refund policy: Reschedules have no additional cost. Refunds are subject to a 25% processing fee. No-show no calls will not be refunded.

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