Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS, the American Heart Association’s course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital. Compressions for Life offers both Initial and Renewal ACLS classes scheduled regularly. ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.
This class is for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
ACLS Initial Course:
- 12 hour course
- Receive certification card valid for 2 years
- Requires both a written and a practical skills test
- Optional ECC handbook, provider manual, and other materials available for an additional fee
For upcoming class dates and to register, click here.
ACLS Renewal Course
- 6 hour course
- Must have a current ACLS Card from the American Heart Association
- Receive certification card valid for 2 years
- Requires both a written and a practical skills test
- Practical skills test only option available for those who choose the online course option.
For upcoming class dates and to register, click here.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS, the American Heart Association’s course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital. Compressions for Life offers both Initial and Renewal ACLS classes scheduled regularly. ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.
This class is for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
ACLS Initial Course:
- 12 hour course
- Receive certification card valid for 2 years
- Requires both a written and a practical skills test
- Optional ECC handbook, provider manual, and other materials available for an additional fee
For upcoming class dates and to register, click here.
ACLS Renewal Course
- 6 hour course
- Must have a current ACLS Card from the American Heart Association
- Receive certification card valid for 2 years
- Requires both a written and a practical skills test
- Practical skills test only option available for those who choose the online course option.
For upcoming class dates and to register, click here.