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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification Details
Online access to the ACLS Provider Manual. Download as a PDF or view online
Multiple choice, 50-question certification exam to test cognitive knowledge
Updated 2020-25 guidelines which conform to the latest ECC and ILCOR standards
Instantly available ACLS provider card after passing course
ACLS practice test derived from the provider manual
CME certificate available to download instantly after course completion
At ARC, we offer accredited, evidence-based online education that conforms to your schedule. All courses provided by ARC adhere to the latest ECC and ILCOR Standards and Guidelines.
The ACLS curriculum conforms to the latest ECC and ILCOR guidelines.
Download a SampleYou are given three chances to pass the exam with a score of 80% or better.
Learn how to quickly and properly provide high-quality life support when it is needed, including:
BLS and ACLS surveys
Management of ACS and stroke
Airway devices and management
Resuscitation medications and dosage
ACLS algorithms for life-threatening emergencies
Post-cardiac arrest care
Team dynamics and effective communication
Our continuing education courses are designed for experienced healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, pharmacists, physical therapists, dentists, medical students, and other medical professionals.
View CoursesCertify your staff quickly and efficiently with American Resuscitation Council. Our online learning management system makes it straightforward and our curriculum assures that your staff is certified according to the latest ILCOR standards.
More InformationWe are proud to be accepted in all 50 states and in most countries abroad.
Trusted by over 100,000 healthcare professionals.
Retake the exam if needed to get a score of 80% or better.
Earn up to 8 CME/CE credits.
The ACLS certification course is designed for healthcare professionals and useful for non-healthcare professionals:
Yes, all American Resuscitation Council courses are accredited and allow you to receive continuing medical education (CME) credits. Our ACLS certification course is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (including ANCC, ADA, and ACPE credits). Additionally, our curriculum was developed using the continued education standards of healthcare providers. ACLS offers up to eight (8) CE hours.
Provider cards and credentials from American Resuscitation Council are accredited and accepted by the majority of employers. The courses we provide are accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ which also includes ANCC, ADA, and ACPE credits.
After successfully passing your exam, a digital copy of your provider card will be emailed to you. Your provider card will be valid the moment you complete your exam, and will remain valid for two (2) years. You will be able to download, file, and/or print this digital card as needed and best for you. American Resuscitation Council is proud to support Green CME by offering this digital provider card and processing employer verification online. These digital and online systems are highly efficient and allow us to offer the courses at a lower cost.
In-person testing is not required to complete any of our courses. Instead, you must demonstrate you have mastered the didactic material by passing the certification exam. It is recommended, before taking an ACLS course, that you have a solid foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS), including hands-on training. If you choose to learn this material for the first time, you must use our curriculum only to supplement your existing educational program.
You will have 90 days from the date of your enrollment to successfully pass the final exam and complete your coursework.
The ACLS certification course is designed for healthcare professionals and useful for non-healthcare professionals including: Physicians, Physician assistants, Registered nurses, Nurse practitioners, Certified nursing assistants, Nurse anesthetists, Medical assistants, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Dentists, Educators, Medical students
Join the 100,000+ professionals who have certified with American Resuscitation Council
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