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Course Information

American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

2025 Guidelines Provider Course – Initial / Full In-person Course

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About

Overview

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

This course will train you to resuscitate adult patients beyond basic life support. Whether you are preparing for a critical-care role or refreshing skills you use every day, this course will help you respond to cardiac emergencies with clarity and confidence. Through hands-on practice alongside your team and realistic scenarios, you will build the skills needed to lead and support resuscitation efforts.

What You Will Learn

Adult BLS Skills: Delivering high-quality chest compressions, performing bag-mask ventilation, and using an AED effectively.
Respiratory and Cardiac Management: Recognizing and providing early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest, including VF, pVT, PEA, and asystole.
Peri-Arrest Conditions: Recognizing and managing symptomatic bradycardia and tachycardia.
Advanced Care: Applying related pharmacology and airway management techniques.
Team Dynamics: Communicating effectively and performing confidently as both a team leader and a team member in a high-performance resuscitation team.

Audience

Audience: This course is designed for healthcare professionals (MDs, RNs, NPs, PAs, Paramedics) who are either first-time ACLS students, need to renew a current certification (see the renewal course), or whose previous certification has expired.

Topics

Course Outcomes

Adult BLS skills, including effective compressions and AED use.
Management of respiratory and cardiac arrest (VF, pVT, PEA, Asystole).
Early management of peri-arrest conditions (bradycardia, tachycardia).
Related pharmacology and airway management.
Effective communication as a leader or member of a resuscitation team.

Agenda (Tentative)

Agenda (tentative)

Roster sign-in and photo ID check
Review of your pre-course videos and Pre-course Self-Assessment
Instruction and hands-on skills practice in small groups
Megacode scenario practice and testing
Written exam (84% or higher to pass)
Post-course evaluation

Order and timing may vary with class size.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Per the American Heart Association's ACLS Provider Course objectives.

Perform high-quality BLS, including effective chest compressions and AED use.
Recognize and manage respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest (VF, pulseless VT, PEA, asystole) using AHA algorithms.
Recognize and provide early management of peri-arrest conditions, including symptomatic bradycardia and unstable tachycardia.
Apply the related pharmacology and airway management techniques used during cardiovascular emergencies.
Communicate effectively as a leader or member of a high-performance resuscitation team.

Faculty

Our instructors are practicing healthcare professionals selected for their clinical expertise, teaching talent, and supportive approach. We pride ourselves on maintaining a non-intimidating and helpful learning environment.

Our faculty members are genuinely invested in your success and are dedicated to ensuring you leave the course feeling confident and competent in your skills.

Tuition

Tuition and Course Materials

Tuition is available on the course calendar. Click a course and the tuition will be displayed.

Required Textbook

The 2025 ACLS Provider Manual is required for this course. You may purchase the textbook during the registration process at a discounted rate.

AHA guidelines strictly prohibit the sharing or renting of textbooks during the course.

Refund, Cancellation, Transfer Policy

Registration transfer/extension: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted — please confirm your dates and eligibility before you pay.

No refunds. All ACLS purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Requirements

Pre-Course Requirements

Before Attending (Mandatory):

Textbook: Read the current 2025 AHA ACLS Provider Manual. (Available at a discount during checkout).
AHA Pre-test: Pass the ACLS Pre-course Self-Assessment with 70% or higher. Your access code is in your account after registration.
Watch the pre-course video before your in-person course.
(Optional): Complete the Online EKG & Pharmacology Course to prepare for the pre-test.

Required for Admission:

ACLS Textbook (Print or eBook).
Printed Pre-test result (70%+ score).
Completion of the pre-course video.
Valid Photo ID and copy of current AHA BLS card.*

*BLS card is not required if you are renewing BLS on the same day.

Course Completion Requirements

To receive your certification, you must:

Sign the course roster and present a valid photo ID.
Watch all mandatory pre-course videos (links provided in your account after registration).
Complete the AHA Pre-course Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher.
Pass the 50-question exam with a score of 84% or higher.
Successfully lead a Megacode scenario.
Complete the post-course evaluation.

CNE

ACLS Initial Hours: 10.5 contact hours are awarded upon successful completion of this comprehensive program.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286).

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

Duration

Full Initial Course Duration: Approximately 10 hours of in-person instruction, typically conducted over one full day or two sessions.

This comprehensive session covers all foundational ACLS algorithms and skills in depth.

Recert/Renewal

Your AHA ACLS Provider card is valid for 2 years from the date it is issued. Renew before it expires using our ACLS Renewal course.

FAQs

Q: Is there a pre-test requirement?
A: Yes. All students must complete the AHA Pre-course Self-Assessment and achieve a score of 70% or higher. Print your results and bring them to class.

Q: Do I need to watch videos before class?
A: Yes. Completion of all mandatory pre-course videos on the AHA website is required for admission to both Renewal and Initial courses.

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

Disclaimers

Accreditation and Approvals

Health Care Training Academy Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider ID: P295-8/2027.
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561.
Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, and AK (Provider ID: 50-24286).

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Non-nursing professionals: Please check with your licensing board to confirm that nursing contact hours will satisfy your credential renewal. Refunds are not issued if your board does not accept nursing credits.

Refund policy: All registrations are final. Refunds, credits, extensions, and transfers are not available. Before registering, please confirm that you are available and able to complete the program.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

Initial Course Disclaimer:

This course is for first-time ACLS students or those with expired credentials.
Completion of the 70%+ pre-test and pre-course videos is still mandatory for this session.

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds for this program. Please confirm the program is the right fit, that you meet the prerequisites, and that the dates/times work for you BEFORE you sign-up.
No refunds for missed sessions, no-shows, late arrival, change of mind, scheduling conflicts, or an unsuccessful pre-test/skills test/evaluation.
This policy is shown again at checkout; completing your purchase confirms you have read and agreed to it.
Questions before you sign-up? Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

Required AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an education course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the association.

Support

All registrations are via our website (HCTA). Therefore, for assistance with registration, transfers, or anything on the HCTA site, contact support@hctausa.org or text or call (732) 777-1191.

For issues with the AHA website (password reset, forgot username, etc.), please contact the AHA directly. Our office does not have access to AHA's systems, so we can't troubleshoot your account with them. Their support details are located here: https://cpr.heart.org/en/help-and-support

Schedule & Registration

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