American Heart Association

Advanced Life Support
(ACLS & PALS)

The American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies. In addition to basic life support, this course covers the recognition of and management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Participants apply their knowledge of electrocardiograms (EKGs) and emergency pharmacology to simulate a variety of emergency responses. This course reflects the evidence-based research from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory arrest, and cardiovascular emergencies.

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ACLS Precourse Assessment and Precourse Work

In preparation for your AHA ACLS Class, please complete your “ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment”.
-Go to: https://elearning.heart.org/courses/24
-Scroll down to: “ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment”
-Complete the Precourse Self-Assessment and print your results to bring to class.

If you score less that 80% on your “ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment” or would like to further review the AHA ACLS content before class, you should complete the “ACLS Precourse Work”. This content can also be found at the same link.


Please purchase or borrow an AHA ACLS 2020 Guidelines Provider Manual (ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3 or American Heart Association Part #20-1106). It is best to go to Worldpoint or Shop CPR to purchase your 2020 Guidelines ACLS Manual. Be sure to review the course manual prior to class. This will help you earn the required 84% or higher on the Written Assessment and the needed concepts for the Megacodes to pass the AHA ACLS Course.

AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Initial Certification

$215.00

ACLS Initial Certification is for first time certification. It is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.

AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Refresher/Renewal

$175.00

ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.

AHA Combination BLS (CPR) & ACLS

$235.00

BLS trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.

Skills Check

AHA ACLS *Skills Check* Only

$120.00


ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.
For AHA Online Courses, a psychomotor skills session must be completed to earn an AHA course completion card. Students will practice and complete a skills test with an AHA Instructor to ensure competency. The skills session focus on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and skills testing. This is only available to participants who have completed the AHA Online ACLS Part 1 (a separate charge) and possess an AHA ACLS Online Part 1 Certificate of Completion. You can purchase access to the AHA Online ACLS Part 1 course here.

PALS Precourse Assessment and Precourse Work

In preparation for your AHA PALS Class, please complete your “PALS Precourse Self-Assessment”. To get to your “PALS Precourse Self-Assessment”:
-Go to: https://elearning.heart.org/courses/26
-Scroll down to: “PALS Precourse Self-Assessment”
-Once you have finished your "PALS Precourse Self-Assessment", print your results so you can bring them with you to class.
If you score less than 80% on your "PALS Precourse Self-Assessment" or you feel you need additional review to be ready for class, you should complete the "PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work".
-Completing the Precourse Work will take about 2.5 to 3 hours and will cover all of the key concepts needed to be successful in this class.
-If you select this option, please print and bring the “PALS Precourse Work Certificate of Completion” with you to class.


Please purchase or borrow the AHA PALS 2020 Guidelines Provider Manual (ISBN 978-1-61669-785-3). This manual may be purchased from WorldPoint or ShopCPR.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

$175.00

PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Combination ACLS & PALS

$350.00

ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.
PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card, valid for two years.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Combination BLS, ACLS, & PALS

$395.00

ACLS is geared towards healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.
PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card, valid for two years.

Skills Check

AHA PALS *Skills Check* Only

$120.00


PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion e-card that is valid for two years.
For AHA Online Courses, a psychomotor skills session must be completed to earn an AHA course completion card. Students will practice and complete a skills test with an AHA Instructor to ensure competency. The skills session focus on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and skills testing. This is only available to participants who have completed the AHA Online ACLS Part 1 (a separate charge) and possess an AHA PALS Online Part 1 Certificate of Completion. You can purchase access to the AHA Online PALS Part 1 course here.

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May
26
7:45 AM

AHA ACLS Refresher/Renewal

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

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May
26
7:45 AM

AHA Combination BLS (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cost: $235.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

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May
26
7:45 AM

AHA ACLS Refresher/Renewal

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
May
26
7:45 AM

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $350.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
May
26
2:00 PM

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
June
30
7:45 AM

AHA Combination BLS (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cost: $235.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
June
30
7:45 AM

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $350.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
June
30
2:00 PM

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
July
28
7:45 AM

AHA Combination BLS (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cost: $235.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
July
28
7:45 AM

AHA ACLS Refresher/Renewal

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
July
28
2:00 PM

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
August
25
7:45 AM

AHA ACLS Refresher/Renewal

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
August
25
7:45 AM

AHA Combination BLS (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cost: $235.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!
August
25
2:00 PM

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Cost: $175.00
Location: Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company - 108 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Register Now!