ACLS Recertification Course

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Authorized Course

The ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Recertification Course, also known as ACLS Renewal, Update or Recert has been updated to reflect new science in the current American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (current AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC). This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This course emphasizes emergency interventions, team dynamics, emergency algorithms, post-cardiac-arrest care, systems of care, airway management and related pharmacology.

Course Description

Learning stations for practice of essential skills are simulated with clinical scenarios that encourage active participation
Skills are practiced in group sessions
Hands-on format reinforces skills proficiency with testing in case-based scenarios

Course Content

American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and important changes in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), reflecting the newer current Guidelines
Basic life support skills (CPR/BLS), in include chest compressions, use of the bag-mask device (BVM) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Airway management – basic and advanced procedures
Early recognition and management of respiratory and cardiac arrest scenarios, and also peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic tachycardias and bradycardia
Pharmacology related to ACLS algorithms
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS, acute angina) and stroke (CVA) recognition and management
Effective resuscitation team dynamics
Effective Team Dynamics
ACLS Study Guide

Intended Audience

This American Heart Association (AHA) authorized class is designed primarily for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other emergency response providers who participate in emergency situations related to the management of cardiopulmonary arrest, caring for patients in intensive care, critical care settings and the emergency room.
This ACLS Recertification course is for those who have a current card. If your card is expired, please register for the ACLS Certification or the ACLS Online & Skills Session course.

Location

San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, California: 15600 Devonshire Street #203, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Course Completion

American Heart Association Certification

2 year certification card

Continuing Education Certificate included at no extra charge - CECBEMS, BRN/BVNPT (5 CE)

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Receive all of the above on the same day!

This Course is Eligible for "Package Deals" & "Group Discounts". Save up to $120!

Meet Your Lead Instructor

Mike has actively participated in over 2,000 cardiac arrest situations and trauma-related emergencies since 1992. His experience also includes international critical care air medical transport in Asia and Europe, ambulance critical care ground transport, and caring for post open-heart surgery ventilator-dependent patients.

Mike’s past experience includes research in the Pulmonary Function Lab at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. Other accomplishments include Read More…

FAQ

Can I take BLS on the same day as ACLS?

Yes. When enrolling for ACLS, you may choose to add BLS.

My ACLS card expired. Can I still take the renewal class?

What are the differences between ACLS Certification, ACLS Recertification, and ACLS Online/Skills?

ACLS Certification:
8-9 average hours at our facility, traditional class.
https://calmedtrainingcenter.com/project/acls-certification-acls-classes-cpr-bls-pals-ecg-pharmacology-courses/

ACLS Recertification:
4-5 average hours at our facility, traditional class.
https://calmedtrainingcenter.com/project/acls-recertification-advanced-cardiovascular-life-support-acls-classes-cpr-bls-pals-ecg-pharmacology-courses/

ACLS Online & Skills Session: (for both Certification and Recertification)
https://calmedtrainingcenter.com/project/acls-advanced-cardiovascular-life-support-online-skills-session-acls-classes-cpr-bls-pals-ecg-pharmacology-courses/
Part 1: Online – from your computer, at your own pace (self-directed, 3-4 hours)
Part 2: Students will meet in person at our Mission Hills Training Center location at the scheduled time (3-4 hours)

All 3 classes award the same exact AHA certification card immediately after completion.

Schedule and Registration

$160 – Classroom Recertification Course

Includes 2-year certification card and Certificate of Continuing Education

This Course is Eligible for Package Deal Discounts
This Course is Eligible for Group Discounts
Popular alternate option to taking the traditional class: ACLS Certification/Recertification – Online (self-paced) & Skills/Test (our location). Spend 4 hours completing the online work at your own pace, then come into our facility for 3 hours at the scheduled time for practice and testing. Many available dates!

All below dates are available. Please register by clicking your preferred date below:

andrew s.

Wonderful experience; Mike is a true professional, made the ACLS and PALS classes easily understandable! - 11/10/2023
mercedes m.

Excellent place to learn no matter what age you are , knowledgable, very patient and given teachers toward their students, making sure every single of us learn the lessons to serve efficiently our patients at our present or future jobs. I appreciate their compromise with us. - 10/24/2018
Gabriela I.

Loved how straight to the point the class was, the instructor was very helpful. Will definitely be coming back once I need to renew my cpr certification. - 10/03/2019
Martha A.

A truly amazing and comfortable experience. 100% recommend!!! - 1/20/2024
Sako K.

The class was fantastic- our teacher was great and he explained everything exceptionally well- I took the one day hands-on course and I feel confident with starting an IV and blood draw! - 7/15/2022
Raquel A.

It was quite an experience gaining the knowledge that I was not familiar with. However California Medial training made easier to and the instructor, Mike, was very knowledgeable and made the class really exciting every day. Thank you for helping me to get through it. Two thumbs up. - 5/06/2022
Dennis K.

I've been going here for years. This is definitely the lowest stress BLS, ACLS, and PALS that I've ever taken. I highly recommend them. Even if you are the only person scheduled for a class, they will still have it for you. They offer all the classes you need. Check out their website. - 11/03/2019
Joanie S.

Lots of mnemonics to make the material easier to learn. Enthusiastic, supportive instructors. Consistently good experience. - 8/03/2019
Preet D.

Amazing Instructor Nava, David for ACLS.He was entertaining and kept the class laughing the whole time. I learned alot from this class. He is a "Paramedic" so he comes across what he is teaching you on daily basis almost. He made it really simple to understand. - 7/24/2019
Teresa T.

Easy and convenient. Mike did a great job pacing the course so that it moved quickly while also making sure we had a good review of the concepts. - 12/15/2023
Teshi I.

I took the IV-Blood Draw Course. The instructor Patty is Amazing! I really enjoyed the class and the time there. - 3/03/2020
sarah p.

Great place for learning skills. Instructors are motivated and enthusiastic. - 10/03/2019
Dr. R.

Phenomenal training. Perfect amount of information. They make the lessons fun and the smaller classroom size allows for individual questions. - 6/01/2024
Ashley K.

Wonderful instruction. Mike is super funny - 2/23/2024
lawry c.

This is a great setting and it has a large amount of equipment to utilize. Michael is a great resource of information and l recommend him, not for that alone but because he also makes the information in-gauging. - 2/23/2023
Maria N.

Took an ECG interpretation course here. Mike was great! Very clear and straightforward with the objectives and topics. I have already signed up for ACLS & PALS here as well. 😊 - 8/03/2019
L G.

Whether you're experienced or not in healthcare, this is the place to learn and get certified or recertified. It's interactive. I was in a 4 hour class that felt like 2 hours only. Good hands on. Great equipment. New grad or seasoned, go to this training center. - 9/25/2022
Bruno C.

I should start by saying that Mike is an awesome instructor. He's very knowledgeable and really cares about his students. The EKG classes were fun and time went by so fast. Highly recommend to anyone Cal Med Training Center. - 8/03/2019
Bruno C.

I should start by saying that Mike is an awesome instructor. He's very knowledgeable and really cares about his students. The EKG classes were fun and time went by so fast. Highly recommend to anyone Cal Med Training Center. - 2/24/2019
mark m.

Fast and expert training for CPR . I am a returning customer here and will be back in the future for my healthcare training needs. - 10/24/2018

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