AHA ACLS
AHA ACLS
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Course Overview
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of adult cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. It is also for personnel in emergency response, transport teams, or other critical care settings.
Course Curriculum
In this course, participants will learn:
- Basic Life Support skills covered in AHA BLS
- Recognition & early management of respiratory and/or cardiac arrest
- Airway management
- Emergency pharmacology
- Topics in effective team management & communication
Certification Details
Certification is valid for 2 years, expiring at the end of the month.
Instructor Information
Our instructors are active healthcare providers to include nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.
Training Format
This course requires in-person, hands-on activities. AHA does offer a blended option with online modules. Once modules are complete, STS may assist with the in-person hands-on session in order to complete certification. HERE is the link to AHA ACLS Heartcode.
Benefits of Certification
An AHA certification represents the gold standard in quality healthcare, providing comprehensive science, tools and programs that are proven to improve patient outcomes.
Student Resources
Testimonials and Reviews
FAQs
I’m having trouble accessing my AHA eCard. Is there a link I can use?
My certification expired, may I take a renewal course?
- It depends. AHA updates course material every 4 years. If your certification expired greater than 4 years ago, you must take an initial course.
Our organization continuously argues over advanced airways. What is an advanced airway?
- Advanced airways include supraglottic devices and endotracheal tubes. NPAs and OPAs are only airway adjuvants/adjuncts.
How can I become an AHA ACLS Instructor?
- As an authorized AHA Training Site, STS can assist! Contact us and we’ll be able to provide more specific details.
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Our Locations
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Austin, TX, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Houston, TX, USA
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The American Heart Association (AHA) is the leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and publisher of the official Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Millions of healthcare providers and others trust the AHA for their lifesaving training, and 100% of the AHA’s profits go back into supporting its lifesaving mission.