The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) .

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

Explore the AHA’s CPR and ECC algorithms for adult, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitation. Learn the latest evidence-based recommendations.

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 participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest, or postarrest patients.

The AHA ACLS app is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) officially endorsed digital health solution to assist clinicians in running codes and delivering bedside ACLS care with actual patients.

Find the best CPR and first aid course for your needs at the American Heart Association. Choose from online and in-person options.

The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that the official 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC) will be published online in the AHA’s flagship journal, Circulation, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

First Aid, CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Learn more about resuscitation science, training in your community or organization, and other CPR programs.

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 True Adaptive™ learning technology.

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.