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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Course

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In partnership with the Disque Foundation, Save a Life by NHCPS is proud to offer the most comprehensive FREE online ACLS course. If you wish to obtain ACLS Certification, ACLS Recertification, or ACLS For Life, please view the options to purchase by clicking the purchase button below, or here.

Why Choose Our Free ACLS Certification Course?

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What You Will Learn

Our free ACLS certification course is planned very carefully so that you can understand the vital skills required for emergency cardiac conditions. This is what you will be taught in the course:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS): Learn the basics of BLS, including high-quality CPR, the use of an AED, and choking management techniques.
  • ACLS Algorithms: Understand how to handle acute coronary syndromes, stroke, and other conditions using the latest algorithms, thus managing them with confidence and improving patient outcomes.
  • Cardiac Arrest Management: Learn each step involved in sudden cardiac arrest, such as appropriate medication administration, defibrillation tactics, and post-arrest care provision.
  • Team Dynamics: Acquire communication skills necessary for effective participation within resuscitation teams acting as leaders or followers.
  • Advanced Resuscitation Techniques: Be skilled in managing airways at an advanced level, gaining access to vascular systems, and using drugs during cardiovascular emergencies.

Who Should Take This Course?

Our free ACLS Certification course is designed to equip various health care professionals with advanced skills in managing heart emergencies. These include the following professions:

  • Physicians and Nurses: Especially in emergency, intensive care, or cardiac departments.
  • Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs): Professionals on the front lines who need to respond quickly and efficiently to cardiac emergencies.
  • Respiratory Therapists: Who often play a critical role in managing airways during cardiac events.
  • Other Health Care Staff: Including medical students and other staff members looking to expand their emergency response skills and knowledge.

This course is recommended for all caregivers involved in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or any other cardiovascular crisis intervention and those who want to strengthen their understanding of ACLS.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3 steps

Study each lesson and skills training video.

Download the handbook in your account under “My Active Courses”.

Take the ACLS Certification Course Skills Training Test.

NOTE: You must get 80% correct to pass as a prerequisite to taking the ACLS Certification Course Certification Exam.

You may retake the test as many times as you need to pass by clicking the Reset Exam button.

Take the ACLS Certification Course Exam.

NOTE: You must get 80% correct or greater to pass.

You may retake the exam as many times as you need to pass by clicking the Reset Exam button.

Modules

ACLS Introduction

The Initial Assessment

ACLS Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Principles Of Early Defibrillation

Systems Of Care

ACLS Cases

ACLS Skills Training

ACLS Certification Exam