Heart CPR is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center providing official AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
Serving healthcare professionals since 2005
Choose the American Heart Association ACLS training format that works best for your schedule and certification needs.
Learn with an AHA instructor in a scheduled classroom setting. Choose ACLS Provider certification or ACLS Renewal.
Complete the AHA HeartCode® ACLS online course at your own pace, then complete a hands-on skills session.
Already completed AHA HeartCode® ACLS online? Schedule your hands-on skills session to complete your ACLS certification.
Complete the AHA HeartCode® ACLS online course at your own pace, then complete the required hands-on skills session at a Heart CPR Verification Station. Most individual skills appointments are completed in under 30 minutes.

Complete your AHA HeartCode ACLS online course from home.

Visit a CPR Verification Station™ for a self-directed hands-on skills session.

Your official AHA ACLS Provider eCard is issued after successful completion.
American Heart Association ACLS certification is designed for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiovascular emergencies and cardiac arrest. Heart CPR offers both traditional instructor-led ACLS classes and flexible HeartCode® ACLS training with a hands-on skills session.
ACLS is commonly required for healthcare professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other advanced healthcare providers.
Instructor-led ACLS is completed in a traditional classroom with an instructor and includes the required course content, skills practice, and testing. HeartCode® ACLS combines online coursework with a separate hands-on skills session.
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS & PALS certification.
Receive your official AHA Provider eCard after successful completion.
Choose convenient certification and renewal appointments throughout the week.
Complete eligible hands-on skills with real-time performance feedback.
Compare the course format, online requirements, skills session, exam, scheduling, and course duration.
Compare the course format, online requirements, skills session, exam, scheduling, and course duration.
Course Options
Provider • Renewal
Format
Instructor-led class
Online Portion
ACLS precourse work
Hands-On Skills
With an instructor
Exam
50-question written exam
Scheduling
Scheduled class date & time
Duration
Up to 8 hours
Course Options
Provider • Renewal • Skills Only
Format
Online + self-guided skills
Online Portion
HeartCode® ACLS course
Hands-On Skills
Self-guided at CPR Verification Station™
Exam
No separate written exam
Scheduling
Flexible skills appointment
Duration
Most skills sessions under 30 minutes
Same AHA ACLS Provider eCard
Both formats result in the same official AHA ACLS Provider eCard, valid for two years after successful completion
Choose your ACLS training format to find available American Heart Association ACLS classes and skills appointments near you.
Heart CPR offers American Heart Association ACLS training throughout Southern California.
Heart CPR offers several ACLS training options, including Instructor-Led ACLS Provider and Renewal classes, ACLS Complete, ACLS Skills Only, and ACLS combination courses with BLS and/or PALS. This allows students to choose between a traditional classroom course and flexible online plus hands-on skills options.
Instructor-Led ACLS is a scheduled classroom course with an AHA instructor and includes required precourse work, classroom instruction, hands-on skills testing, and a written exam. ACLS Complete combines online ACLS training with a self-guided hands-on skills session at a CPR Verification Station™.
Both formats can result in an AHA ACLS Provider eCard after successful completion of all requirements. AHA recognizes instructor-led and self-guided CPR Verification Station learning as ACLS delivery options.
The cognitive portion of ACLS can be completed online through the AHA HeartCode® ACLS program. However, online coursework alone does not result in an AHA ACLS Provider eCard. A hands-on skills session must also be successfully completed.
ACLS Complete does not have a separate classroom written exam. The cognitive portion and assessments are incorporated into the online ACLS course, followed by hands-on skills practice and testing at the CPR Verification Station™. The traditional Instructor-Led ACLS course includes the classroom testing requirements for that course format.
Students attending the Instructor-Led ACLS Provider course must complete the required AHA precourse work and assessment before attending class and bring the required proof of successful completion. The AHA requires the precourse preparation to help ensure students are prepared for the ACLS Provider Course.
Course length depends on the training format. A traditional Instructor-Led ACLS class can take up to approximately 8 hours, while ACLS Complete allows the online portion to be completed separately and the hands-on skills appointment is much shorter. At Heart CPR, most individual CPR Verification Station™ skills appointments are completed in under 30 minutes, although completion time varies by student and course.
Yes. Heart CPR offers combination certification options for healthcare professionals who require multiple credentials, including BLS + ACLS, BLS + PALS, ACLS + PALS, and BLS + ACLS + PALS.
Combination options can be convenient for nurses, physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals who need multiple AHA certifications for employment or clinical requirements.
Yes. Heart CPR offers employee certification vouchers and bulk registration options for organizations with ongoing BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and First Aid training needs.
Vouchers can be especially useful when employees work different shifts or have certifications that expire at different times because employees can schedule their certification or renewal individually at participating Heart CPR locations.
Select a course and location to view available classes near you.
ACLS Provider – American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS Provider & ACLS Renewal
The ACLS Provider course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students who require advanced cardiovascular life support training. This instructor-led course teaches high-quality CPR, airway management, ECG rhythm recognition, pharmacology, and effective team-based response during cardiovascular emergencies.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 8 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own ACLS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA ACLS Provider eBook separately: Purchase ACLS Provider eBook
Certification Issued
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard valid for 2 years
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider with BLS – American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS Provider Certification & ACLS Renewal
The ACLS Provider with BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students who require both Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This instructor-led course covers high-quality CPR, airway management, ECG rhythm recognition, pharmacology, team dynamics, and effective response during cardiovascular emergencies.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 8 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own ACLS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA ACLS Provider eBook separately: Purchase ACLS Provider eBook
Certificates Issued
ACLS Provider & BLS Provider eCards – valid for 2 year
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Renewal – American Heart Association®
ACLS Renewal is designed for current ACLS-certified healthcare providers who need to renew their certification and refresh critical skills.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 8 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own ACLS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA ACLS Provider eBook separately: Purchase ACLS Provider eBook
Certificate Issued
ACLS Provider eCard – valid for 2 year
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Renewal with BLS – American Heart Association®
ACLS Renewal course with BLS is designed for current ACLS-certified healthcare providers who need to renew their certification and refresh critical skills.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 8 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own ACLS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA ACLS Provider eBook separately: Purchase ACLS Provider eBook
Certificates Issued
ACLS Provider & BLS Provider eCards – valid for 2 year
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider Complete – American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS Provider & ACLS Renewal
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification delivered through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS hands-on skills testing through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for healthcare professionals who have already completed the online HeartCode ACLS course and only need the in-person skills session.
Complete Your Skills Session on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
Same certification as instructor-led classes
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
Requirement: You must complete the HeartCode ACLS online course (sold separately) before attending the skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider & BLS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS and BLS Provider and Renewal
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS and BLS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider & PALS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS and PALS Provider and Renewals
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS, and PALS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS and PALS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS, BLS & PALS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS, PALS & BLS Provider and Renewals
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS, BLS and PALS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS & BLS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online and HeartCode BLS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Complete Your Skills on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Complete ACLS and BLS Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
No Instructor or Staff Onsite During Your Session
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Fast Same-Day Completion Upon Successful Skills Verification
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete both the HeartCode ACLS and HeartCode BLS online courses (sold separately) before attending the skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS & PALS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online and HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Complete Your Skills on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Complete ACLS and PALS Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
No Instructor or Staff Onsite During Your Session
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Fast Same-Day Completion Upon Successful Skills Verification
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete both the HeartCode ACLS and HeartCode PALS online courses (sold separately) before attending the skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS, BLS & PALS Provider Skills Sessions
American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online, HeartCode BLS Online, and HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete all required HeartCode online courses (ACLS, PALS, and BLS) before attending your skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational 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 materials, do not represent income to the Association.