🚑 Advanced Life Support (ALS / ACLS) — American Red Cross
You now have a choice in healthcare education from the first provider of resuscitation training in the United States.
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) course — sometimes referred to as ACLS — from the American Red Cross has been designed specifically for healthcare providers and first responders.
This program streamlines training, strengthens skill retention, and helps you deliver high-quality care with confidence and efficiency.
🩺 Course Overview
Building upon your Basic Life Support (BLS) foundation, the Advanced Life Support (ALS) course integrates:
Rhythm interpretation
Electrical interventions
Pharmacologic knowledge
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Hands-on psychomotor skill development
The curriculum emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based patient care, helping you achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
Participants will learn to:
Conduct advanced life support assessments
Manage respiratory emergencies
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Apply ACLS protocols for:
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Acute arrhythmias
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Cardiac arrest and post–cardiac arrest care
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Acute coronary syndromes
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Acute stroke
All scenarios and instruction are aligned with American Red Cross and ILCOR standards, preparing providers in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital environments.
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💻 Blended Learning Format
The Blended Learning ALS program combines online coursework with an in-person skills session, giving you flexibility to learn at your own pace — anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Interactive case-based scenarios strengthen clinical decision-making and help you connect scientific concepts to real-world care.
After completing the online module and passing the final written exam, you’ll attend an in-person skills session to demonstrate your ALS competencies.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a two-year ALS certification.
⚙️ Personalized Instruction & Adaptive Learning
The Red Cross ALS course uses adaptive learning technology to tailor content to your experience level.
Learners who demonstrate proficiency can test out of certain sessions, reducing total course time while maintaining the highest quality standards.
This personalized path helps you earn your ALS certification faster and keeps your training experience engaging and efficient.
⏱️ Experienced ALS Providers
For current or experienced ALS providers, the Red Cross offers streamlined recertification options:
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Review Option: Brief in-person skills review before testing.
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Challenge Option: Go straight to the skills test.
These flexible formats allow you to renew your ALS/ACLS certification in less time while ensuring ongoing competency.
👩⚕️ Who Should Enroll
Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) is designed for:
Professional healthcare providers
EMS professionals and first responders
Nurses, physicians, CNAs, and allied health staff
Providers working in in-hospital, pre-hospital, or out-of-hospital environments
Prerequisite: Proficiency in Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
REGISTER HERE
📅 Schedule Your Hands-On Session
Complete your online portion (sent within 24 hours of registration) and schedule your skills time below:
🔗 https://calendly.com/info-15576/acls-hands-on
