Build advanced resuscitation skills with flexible ACLS training in Florida. Complete the online coursework at your own pace, then attend a hands-on skills evaluation at a Florida skills station. After successful completion, you will receive your American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard the same day.
Nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other clinicians across Florida can complete our ACLS program through a blended format. Whether you are taking ACLS for the first time or renewing your certification, the program combines online coursework with an in-person skills evaluation to fit different schedules.
Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking initial certification or renewal.
Perfect for students who already have access to the online HeartCode ACLS course.
Long shifts can make it difficult to attend traditional classroom sessions. Our blended ACLS format combines online coursework with a separate hands-on skills session. With multiple CPR verification stations across Florida, you can attend at a convenient location and avoid unnecessary travel.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is an American Heart Association program that prepares healthcare professionals to respond to serious cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The training builds on Basic Life Support (BLS) with topics such as rhythm recognition, medication use, advanced airway management, and coordinated team response.
The course covers the recognition and management of cardiac arrest, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, bradycardia, and tachycardia, along with care after resuscitation. Learners work through clinical scenarios and algorithms that support structured decision-making during emergencies.
An ACLS Provider eCard is valid for two years. Healthcare facilities may require clinicians to maintain current ACLS certification based on their role and workplace requirements
Apply structured approaches during cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Recognize common rhythms associated with cardiac arrest, bradycardia, and tachycardia.
Understand commonly used ACLS drugs, their indications, and appropriate use.
Communicate and coordinate effectively during resuscitation efforts.
Stay familiar with current AHA ACLS treatment algorithms.
Meet current ACLS certification requirements for applicable clinical roles.
Our AHA-aligned ACLS course gives clinicians the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Clinicians working in emergency departments, intensive care units, and trauma centers may regularly encounter cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and stroke. ACLS training covers rhythm recognition, resuscitation medications, airway management, and coordinated team response during these emergencies. Many hospitals require current ACLS certification for clinicians working in high-acuity settings.
Registered nurses working in telemetry, progressive care, medical-surgical, and specialty units may need ACLS certification depending on their role and employer requirements. ACLS training helps nurses recognize changes in a patient’s condition and respond during rapid response or cardiac arrest events. Current certification may also be part of hospital credentialing requirements.
Physicians and residents in emergency medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesiology, and critical care may need ACLS certification for their clinical roles. Training covers the assessment and management of cardiovascular emergencies and supports coordinated decision-making during resuscitation.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in urgent care, hospitals, specialty clinics, and acute care settings may encounter patients with sudden cardiovascular or respiratory emergencies. ACLS training helps these providers assess critical conditions, follow established treatment algorithms, and coordinate care during resuscitation.
The course follows current American Heart Association guidelines and recommendations for ACLS, giving you training based on the latest available guidance.
Your American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard is recognized by healthcare organizations throughout the United States, making the credential applicable when working in different states.
After successfully completing the skills evaluation, you will receive your American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard the same day. The digital card can then be accessed for verification when needed.
Complete the online ACLS coursework when it fits your schedule, then attend the required hands-on skills evaluation separately. This format allows you to complete the learning portion without attending a full classroom session.
If you do not successfully complete the skills evaluation on your first attempt, you can repeat the assessment as permitted by the course requirements until you demonstrate the required skills.
The online ACLS coursework can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone, allowing you to complete the lessons from different locations as your schedule permits.
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Advance your clinical training with ACLS certification that fits the needs of healthcare professionals in Florida. Complete your certification and maintain the credential required for your current role or next professional opportunity.
The American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard is recognized by healthcare organizations and employers throughout Florida and across the United States. Employer requirements can vary by role and workplace.
No. The HeartCode ACLS coursework is completed online, followed by the required hands-on skills verification.
Yes. You can enroll with an expired ACLS card. You will complete the required training and skills verification before receiving a new AHA ACLS Provider eCard.
Yes. ACLS training builds on core BLS skills, so participants are generally expected to have current BLS knowledge and skills. Specific prerequisites may vary by course and training provider.
The skills evaluation assesses your ability to apply ACLS techniques during practical scenarios. This may include CPR, rhythm recognition, use of an AED, airway management, and coordinated team response.
No. The skills evaluation is completed individually using a Voice Assisted Manikin, allowing the assessment to focus on your performance.
