The American Heart Association’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills.

View training options for ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS EP) from the American Heart Association.

AHA designed the ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology course to address a key knowledge gap in Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology. Specifically ECG recognition skills and drug treatment …

2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

The AHA’s ACLS EP Course is designed for those who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, understanding ACLS pharmacology; and who regularly lead or …

The AHA ACLS App contains clinical protocols, content, and resources to help healthcare providers and EMTs provide ACLS at the point of care.

The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Modules offer high-level topics beyond Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) content and Continuing Education (CE) Credit. Each module uses the self-directed …

Shock Energy for Defibrillation Biphasic: Manufacturer recommendation (eg, initial dose of 120-200 J); if unknown, use maximum available. Second and subsequent doses should be equivalent, and higher …

Available Courses Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR & AED Training for Healthcare Professionals Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) ACLS for Experienced Providers Pediatric Advanced …

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Advanced life support skills, including CPR, AED use, and management of respiratory arrest, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and stroke.