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:

Ann

I recommend this awesome school for all certifications in health field. Great methodical teachers, organized and not to mention awesome prices!!!!!! Been going here many years for AHA bls/CPR card😊 - 10/24/2018
John M.

This is one of the easiest, most informative BLS classes Ive ever taken, and Ive been at this for 20 years! Margie started class on time, was very professional and courteous, and we ended class on time. We also got our certification cards same day! - 1/20/2024
Anmol C.

Mike is a great instructor. He is so knowledgeable and intelligent. Done ACLS and NRP with him and i am thinking to do other courses from his institution as well. - 8/03/2019
Winston G.

Been going to Mike for years. Always the best prices and the best experience. - 8/03/2018
julen a.

Great class and teachers, with a lot sense of humor! - 4/24/2019
Swati U.

Their customer service was excellent & efficient . Dealt with mike through email. Will look forward to booking in the future ! - 6/24/2019
Manuella S.

Amazing staff, I have taken the IV class and the CPR class too. Great prices and they responded quickly to my emails when I had questions . Even though it’s about 45 minutes from where I live in Lancaster, I rather come here. I will be taking more classes soon. - 9/08/2020
Guillermo B.

Been going to get my CPR re-certification from Cal Med Training. Mike Pyorala is awesome. Very professional, outgoing class room environment and very knowledgeable about CPR at all levels. Good pricing. Cool instructor, - 4/17/2021
sarah p.

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

I recommend this awesome school for all certifications in health field. Great methodical teachers, organized and not to mention awesome prices!!!!!! Been going here many years for AHA bls/CPR card😊🤗 - 8/03/2019
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
Bhupinder K.

Best teacher's best staff, love to come here last 8yrs in row. - 2/03/2020
Fermin A.

Venue and class size is very conducive for learning. Excellent materials for audio-visual and book learners. High professionalism of instructors. I just did my IV therapy and Blood Withdrawal Training with them and I am coming back on January 2019 for ACLS Training and certification. More power to my instructor and thank you! - 11/24/2018
Winston G.

Been going to Mike for years. Always the best prices and the best experience. - 10/24/2018
Richard P.

Great, knowledgeable and friendly instructors with a variety of classes and certificates to take! - 8/03/2019
Charles H.

Great place to train for certifications and recertifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc. And it's a family business with 3 generations of experienced medical professionals. - 7/13/2020
A K.

Needed NRP fast, I live in Santa Barbara and there wasn't anything available, It was very easy to sign up, super reasonable price, and low stress environment. It was worth the drive, I'll go there again!!! Highly recommend. - 2/24/2019
Joanie S.

Lots of mnemonics to make the material easier to learn. Enthusiastic, supportive instructors. Consistently good experience. - 11/24/2018
Theresa H.

Great instructors, very knowledgeable and patient...I took ACLS, EKG interpretation, IV therapy and it helped tremendously..Thanks Mike and David..! - 3/24/2019
Jared Y.

Mike is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and has a passion for education. The class was efficient and thorough. 10/10 would recommend - 1/13/2024

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