Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
"This was an amazing experience hands down. Received my ACLS certification and all 3 of my instructors were hands down the best people to learn from. 10/10 recommend this place to receive certification, very low stress and very good learning environment." ~ Mikayla
"Great ACLS course catered to participants' specific needs and experience. Explanations and real life scenarios aided greatly in improving my confidence as a provider. Will return for recertification." ~ Kimberley
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Initial Provider
Fee: $180 (Does not include student workbook)
Time: Approximately 8 hours
Certification Period: 2 years
Testing: Skills check-off and open resource written test required
This class is designed for healthcare providers that need ACLS for their clinical duties. This advanced training course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Students will practice, be assessed, and tested on high quality adult BLS skills, Airway Management, and Megacode. Upon successful completion, the student will receive an American Heart Association ACLS certification that is active for 2 years.
Pre-course requirements: ACLS pre-course self assessment and pre-course work. Click here for link
Intended for physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and others as required by their employer.
Note: ACLS Initial and Renewal classes are only scheduled and offered for a group of 2 or more students. Larger groups may require a 2 day course. If you have a group of 2 or more then please call to schedule if you do not see a class available on our class calendar (208) 614-2258.
If requested, we can teach a group at your facility for a minimum of 4 students. Visit our Group Classes here for further information.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) RENEWAL (Update)
Fee: $150 (Does not include mandatory student workbook)
Time: Approximately 6 hours
Certification Period: 2 years
Testing: Skills check-off and open resource written test required
For students with a CURRENT AHA certification. Current American Heart Association (AHA) certification must be emailed to Info@IdahoCPRplus a minimum of 24 hours prior to start of class. If certification is expired, then student will need to take an Initial or Heartcode class.
The course is designed for healthcare providers that need ACLS for their clinical duties. This advanced training course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.
Students will practice, be assessed, and tested on high quality adult BLS skills, Airway Management, and Megacode. Upon successful completion, the student will receive an American Heart Association ACLS certification that is active for 2 years.
Pre-course requirements: ACLS pre-course self assessment and pre-course work. Click here for link
Note: ACLS Initial and Renewal classes are typically only scheduled and offered for a group of 2 or more students. Larger groups may require a 2 day course. If you have a group of 2 or more then please call to schedule if you do not see a class available on our class calendar (208) 614-2258.
If requested, we can teach a group at your facility for a minimum of 4 students. Visit our Group Classes here for further information.
HeartCode® Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Hands-On Session (Skills Lab)
Fee: $95 (Student workbook is not required to enter the lab)
Time: 3 to 5 hours depending on number of students and skill level
Certification Period: 2 years
Testing: Skills check-off required
For those students who have already completed the online Heartcode ACLS Provider (blended) portion and only need the mandatory hands-on session (skills portion) of the course. Online certificate of completion must be emailed to info@idahoCPRplus.com within 48 hours prior to start of class.
Follow link to AHA online course: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-acls
If requested, we can teach a group at your facility for a minimum of 4 students. Visit our Group Classes here for further information.
FAQ for ACLS classes
Do I have to sign up for a skills lab in addition to the ACLS Initial Provider or the ACLS Renewal Class?
No. The skills portion is part of the ACLS Initial and/or ACLS Renewal (Update) Class
Is this an American Heart Association Class?
Yes. You will receive an American Heart Association eCard certification which is active for 2 years after successful completion of the class. This eCard will be emailed to you typically within 1 to 7 business days after your class.
Is the HeartCode ACLS skills lab an ACLS Renewal Class?
No. This is a blended option for ACLS and is equivalent to taking an ACLS Initial Class. You can take this option for renewal or initial, however you do not have to have a current ACLS certification to enroll. This option is not recommended for those who have never taken an ACLS class before. You must complete the online portion through ShopCPR.heart.org first before entering the the HeartCode ACLS lab.
Can I take the ACLS update/renewal class if I have an ACLS certification other than from American Heart Association?
No. You can only enter the ACLS update/renewal class if you have a current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
What are the prerequisites for the ACLS classes?
For ACLS Initial and Renewal you must complete the pre-course work and pre-course self assessments. For the ACLS skills lab (hands-on session) you must complete the ACLS HeartCode online. Please see individual class requirements above for additional information. If requested, we can schedule a 2 day ACLS traditional class for groups. Please contact us for additional information (208) 614-2258.
How many students are there in the ACLS classes?
We only allow a maximum of 6 students in our ACLS classes unless we have arranged a private group with additional instructors.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
You can email info@idahocprplus.com or call (208) 614-2258
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.