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The American Heart Association has made significant changes to its course format in response to feedback from students and instructors. They have also responded to the challenges that have been imposed by the COVID pandemic and how this impacts classroom learning.
How to certify/recertify for acls
ACLS now requires 'PRE-COURSE WORK"
This is mandatory for all ACLS courses and replaces the videos historically viewed in a traditional classroom setting. It takes approximately 3 hours to complete these on-line modules. You will be awarded continuing education credit at the conclusion of the online modules. YOUR MUST BRING YOUR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE WITH YOU TO YOUR SCHEDULED CLASS.
DO YOU ALSO NEED BLS?
- AHA offers an online BLS course.
- You may complete the AHA HeartCode BLS class online.
- The cost for the online course is $34 through the AHA
- This option still requires an in-person skills session.
- You may register for the BLS skills session along with the ACLS skills test.
- When you register for your skills session - you must indicate that you are testing for both ACLS and BLS.
Class dates/sign-up
The most up to date class schedule can be found by going directly to the scheduling link. Class is typically held once per month. If you are unable to attend the scheduled session, contact us for alternative dates.
Cost
- ACLS only - $125
- ACLS and BLS - $165 (The cost of the Heartcode module is separate from the skills test)
- Payment is made at the conclusion of the skills test
- We accept cash, check, or Venmo
Required pre-course work
PRIOR TO YOUR SKILLS TEST:
1. Click the link to your right
2. This will take you to the American Heart Association website
3. You will be prompted to complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment (Pre-Test)
4. After completing the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment - you will be prompted to view the ACLS pre-course videos.
a. Note: If you have not already logged in, the system will ask you to do so. If you have not visited the site before, you will be prompted to set up an account.
b. Please write down your username and password for the AHA website
c. You will need this information to take the online ACLS exam after your skills test
5. The ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment is an online tool that evaluates students' knowledge before the course to evaluate their proficiency and determine the need for additional review and practice in 3 sections: rhythm recognition, pharmacology, and practical application. The student must complete the Precourse Self-Assessment and achieve a score of at least 70% before taking the ACLS Course.
6. The student must print/email their successful completion certificate and bring it with them to class.
7. The ACLS Precourse Work (this is different from the pre-course assessment) involves reviewing course content through online videos before entering the classroom.
8. The video lessons cover multiple medical subjects, and each lesson includes questions to engage the student.
9. This precourse work takes the place of the original in-class videos, allows more classroom time for hands-on skills training, and leads to the student being better prepared to participate as soon as they enter the classroom.
helpful information
Verify your American Heart Association completion card
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Your course completion card will be delivered to the email address you provided to the instructor/skills evaluator. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive it. It will be coming from the American Heart Association.
Student Manuals and Resources
Your official AHA course completion card comes via email.
Read the latest AHA Guidelines
Purchase official American Heart Association class materials and resources from the AHA>
Read the latest AHA Guidelines
Read the latest AHA Guidelines
Read the latest AHA Guidelines
Stay up to date on the latest guidelines released from the AHA.
AHA Covid-19 Resources
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AHA Covid-19 Resources
American Heart Association COVID-19 Resource center.