AHA ACLS Certification
Choose the ACLS training option that works best for you. Complete your training through an instructor-led classroom course, AHA HeartCode® blended learning, or an ACLS + PALS combination course.
Which ACLS option do you need?
Start by choosing instructor-led ACLS or HeartCode® ACLS. Then choose your course type and location.
Instructor-Led ACLS
Complete your ACLS training in the classroom. Choose Initial or Renewal and then select Madera or Fresno.
ACLS Initial
Choose this option for an ACLS Initial course.
ACLS Renewal
Choose this option for an ACLS Renewal course.
AHA HeartCode® ACLS
Complete online ACLS learning followed by the required hands-on skills portion at CVME.
HeartCode® ACLS Complete
Choose this option if you need both the online HeartCode® ACLS portion and the hands-on skills portion.
ACLS Skills Session Only
Choose this option if you already completed the required ACLS online learning and only need the hands-on skills portion.
ACLS + PALS Combination Classes
If you need both certifications, choose a combination class instead of registering separately for ACLS and PALS.
About ACLS Training at CVME
ACLS training is designed for healthcare professionals whose work may involve cardiovascular emergencies, cardiopulmonary arrest, and advanced resuscitation.
Instructor-Led ACLS
- Classroom-based ACLS training
- Hands-on practice
- Advanced resuscitation scenarios
- Initial and renewal options
- Madera and Fresno registration options
HeartCode® ACLS
HeartCode® is a blended-learning option. Choose the Complete option if you need both the online learning and hands-on skills portion. Choose Skills Only if you have already completed the required online ACLS learning.
Who Should Take ACLS?
ACLS is intended for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
ACLS Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose ACLS Initial or Renewal?
Choose the course type that matches your training requirement. If you are unsure which option your employer requires, verify with your employer before registering.
What is the difference between Instructor-Led ACLS and HeartCode® ACLS?
Instructor-Led ACLS follows the classroom training pathway. HeartCode® uses online learning followed by a required hands-on skills portion.
I already completed my ACLS online course. Which option should I choose?
Choose ACLS Skills Session Only and then select either Madera or Fresno.
Can I take ACLS and PALS together?
Yes. CVME offers ACLS + PALS Initial and ACLS + PALS Renewal combination registration options in Madera and Fresno.
Where is ACLS training available?
The ACLS registration options on this page are available through CVME in Madera and Fresno.
Not sure which ACLS option you need?
Text or call the office at 559-765-0306 and we can help you choose the right ACLS training path.
The American Heart Association promotes proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and develops 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 the course do not represent income to the AHA except for the cost of required materials.
