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ACLS Provider Course: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is the American Heart Association course for experienced providers who manage cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and stroke, taught in person at our Overland Park classroom.
AHA course completion card valid for two years · AHA-authorized training center
What the ACLS Provider Course Covers
ACLS, or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, is the American Heart Association course for providers who lead resuscitation. It covers ECG and rhythm recognition, airway management, medications, and the cardiac arrest and post-arrest algorithms, building on high-quality BLS.
What you’ll learn
| High-quality BLS as the foundation of advanced care | Recognition and early management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest conditions |
| Airway management and ventilation | ACLS algorithms: cardiac arrest, bradycardia, and tachycardia |
| Early recognition of acute coronary syndromes and stroke | High-performance team dynamics and closed-loop communication |
Choose Your ACLS Format
Classroom
Learn with an AHA instructor for the full course, start to finish.
Initial 12 hrs · Renewal 6 hrs · Overland Park
Blended Learning (HeartCode® ACLS)
Complete the online coursework at your own pace, then finish with an in-person skills session.
5 hrs
Self-Guided (CPR Verification Station)
Complete the online program, then validate your skills at a station with virtual support from a live instructor throughout.
Flexible scheduling · skills session
Enroll in Three Steps. Complete in One Visit.
1
Register and pay
Choose your ACLS format and complete checkout online.
2
Schedule your class or session
Pick a date and location. For blended and self-guided, finish the online portion first.
3
Complete and Get Your AHA Course Completion Card
Complete your course and receive your AHA ACLS course completion card the same day.
ACLS Course Options
| Option | Format | Time |
| ACLS Initial Provider | Classroom | 12 hours |
| ACLS Renewal | Classroom | 6 hours |
| HeartCode ACLS Blended Learning | Online + classroom | 5 hours |
| CPR Verification Station (full) | Online + skills session | Flexible scheduling |
| CPR Verification Station (skills only) | Skills session only | Flexible scheduling |
* Skills-only requires proof you’ve completed the AHA ACLS online portion. All AHA course completion cards valid for two years; All Sales Final.
Why Take ACLS With HeartTraining
Instructor support is always available.
At our CPR Verification Stations, an AHA instructor calls to greet you and stays available by phone or Zoom throughout your skills session. You’re never left to test alone.
Same-day AHA course completion card.
Pass and walk out with your AHA ACLS course completion card, valid two years.
Three formats.
Classroom, blended, or self-guided. Train the way that fits your schedule.
AHA-authorized. Instructor supported.
An authorized American Heart Association Training Center founded by a former emergency department nurse.
Locations in KS, MO, NE, OK, TX, and AR.
Skills sessions across KS, MO, NE, OK, TX, and AR.
ACLS Course Questions
What is ACLS?
ACLS, or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, is the American Heart Association course for experienced providers who lead resuscitation. It covers ECG and rhythm recognition, airway management, medications, and the cardiac arrest and stroke algorithms, with an AHA course completion card valid two years.
What’s the difference between ACLS Initial and ACLS Renewal?
Initial is the full provider course (12 hours) for first-time providers or expired AHA course completion cards. Renewal (6 hours) is for providers with a current AHA ACLS course completion card. Both result in a two-year AHA course completion card.
Do I need a BLS AHA course completion card before taking ACLS?
A current AHA BLS course completion card is recommended, since ACLS builds on high-quality BLS.