ACLS Renewal
Online precourse work followed by an instructor-led renewal class and skills testing
Service Description
The American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course is designed for healthcare professionals who currently hold an ACLS Provider credential and need to renew their certification. The course refreshes essential ACLS skills while incorporating current AHA guidelines for managing cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. REQUIRED PRECOURSE WORK Complete both parts before attending class: • Part 1: Complete the approximately one-hour Precourse Self-Assessment in one sitting. • Part 2: Watch the required course videos online. The videos may be completed over multiple sessions. Create an account or log in to begin: https://elearning.heart.org/course/1551 After completing both parts, email us a picture or screenshot of your completion certificate before class. Please allow several hours to complete all required precourse work. WHAT YOU’LL REVIEW • High-quality CPR and Basic Life Support • Systematic patient assessment • Airway management and ventilation • Cardiac rhythm recognition and ECG interpretation • Defibrillation, cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing • ACLS medications and treatment algorithms • Cardiac arrest and peri-arrest rhythms • Acute coronary syndromes and stroke • Post-cardiac-arrest care • Team communication and leadership BEFORE ATTENDING Participants should already be proficient in high-quality BLS, ECG rhythm interpretation, ACLS pharmacology, and bag-mask ventilation. Proof of completed precourse work is required before attending class. COURSE FORMAT After completing the online preparation, participants attend an instructor-led session with ACLS review, hands-on skills practice, simulated emergency scenarios, course testing, and a team-leader Megacode evaluation. AHA course exams use an open-resource format. COURSE COMPLETION Participants who successfully complete all requirements will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard valid for two years.
Cancellation Policy
STUDENT CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING We understand that plans can change. To cancel or reschedule your registration, please use the Manage Booking link included in your confirmation email or contact us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start of your class. Cancellations and rescheduling requests made less than 24 hours before the class, as well as failure to attend, are not eligible for a refund. For blended-learning courses, fees associated with online course materials may be nonrefundable once the materials or access link have been issued. CANCELLATIONS OR SCHEDULE CHANGES BY THE TRAINING PROVIDER If we need to cancel a class, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and may choose to transfer their registration to another available date or receive a full refund. If we need to reschedule a class, registered students will be notified of the new date and time. If the new schedule does not work for a student, they may transfer their registration to another available class or request a full refund. We are not responsible for additional expenses resulting from a class cancellation or schedule change, including travel, lodging, childcare or lost wages. Classes are offered at scheduled training locations throughout Colorado Springs. The exact location is provided during registration.
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