AHA Accredited

ACLS Certification
or Renewal in California

Prepare for advanced cardiovascular emergencies with our California AHA ACLS blended learning course. Complete the online modules and finalize your certification with an in-person skills evaluation.

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Students Certified Anually
20000 +
Training Locations
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Years of Excellence
10 +
Corporate Clients
450 +
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Nationally Accepted. Professionally Respected.

Our American Heart Association training programs meet the standards trusted by healthcare systems and workplaces across the country. By combining online education with practical skills verification, we prepare learners for real emergency situations while simplifying the certification process. 

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3 Easy Steps to Get Your Certification

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Study Online Anytime

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Complete Skills Testing

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Get Certified the Same Day

Select the American Heart Association ACLS Course

Online ACLS with
Skills Check

Ideal for those who need complete ACLS certification for the first time or renewing an existing certification.

Includes

ACLS Skills
Check Only

Ideal for Students Who Already Have Online Course Access or need to refresh their hands-on skills.

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California ACLS Training Designed Around Your Schedule

Healthcare professionals across California need certification programs that are both efficient and dependable. Our blended ACLS training allows you to complete the online learning when it’s most convenient, followed by a brief in-person skills evaluation at one of our California training centers. It’s a simple, flexible way to stay certified without interrupting your busy routine.

Why Choose Our California ACLS Training?

We focus on providing a streamlined certification experience that combines flexibility, convenience, and American Heart Association standards, helping California healthcare professionals maintain their credentials with confidence.

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What is ACLS?

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a specialized certification program developed by the American Heart Association that trains healthcare professionals to respond to serious cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and life-threatening heart rhythms. It builds on basic life support skills and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making, including high-quality CPR, ECG interpretation, airway management, emergency medication administration, and coordinated team response. ACLS training is designed for medical professionals like doctors, nurses, and paramedics, helping them follow evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes during critical situations.

Benefits of ACLS Certification

Improves recognition and treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke, and other critical conditions

Enhances advanced airway management and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills

Reinforces evidence-based emergency care aligned with the latest AHA guidelines

Meets ACLS certification requirements for many California healthcare employers

Provides a nationally recognized AHA credential accepted throughout the United States

Prepares healthcare providers to make timely, informed decisions in life-threatening situations

Learning Area

What Will You Learn?

The ACLS program offered in California is designed to prepare healthcare providers to respond decisively in high-acuity cardiovascular emergencies commonly encountered in hospitals, emergency departments, and critical care settings. The course focuses on developing clinical judgment, procedural skills, and effective coordination within emergency response teams.

Throughout the training, you will develop the ability to:

By completing ACLS training in California, healthcare professionals gain the confidence and readiness to manage complex cardiac emergencies with precision, while contributing to safer and more effective patient care across diverse clinical environments.

Who Needs ACLS Certification in California

Emergency & Critical Care Providers

Healthcare professionals working in high-acuity environments frequently encounter patients with life-threatening conditions requiring immediate intervention.

Examples:

  • Emergency Physicians
  • Critical Care Physicians
  • Trauma Nurses
  • ICU Nurses
  • Emergency Department Nurses

Why ACLS Is Important:

These providers must rapidly evaluate unstable patients, prioritize interventions, and coordinate advanced resuscitation efforts while working under significant time pressure.

Cardiac & Specialized Care Teams

Professionals who regularly care for patients with cardiovascular conditions benefit from advanced life support training.

Examples:

  • Cardiology Nurses
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff
  • Cardiac Technologists
  • Electrophysiology Team Members

Why ACLS Is Important:

ACLS helps these professionals recognize changes in cardiac status, respond to sudden complications, and support advanced cardiac care procedures.

Prehospital & Mobile Healthcare Professionals

Medical providers delivering care outside the hospital must be prepared to manage emergencies before patients reach definitive treatment.

Examples:

  • Paramedics
  • Mobile Intensive Care Nurses
  • Critical Care Transport Teams
  • Flight Nurses

Why ACLS Is Important:

They must stabilize critically ill patients, initiate advanced interventions, and make rapid clinical decisions during transport.

Perioperative & Procedural Staff

Medical professionals involved in surgeries and invasive procedures need the skills to respond to unexpected complications.

Examples:

  • Anesthesiologists
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
  • Operating Room Nurses
  • Endoscopy and Procedure Suite Staff

Why ACLS Is Important:

Advanced life support training prepares these teams to respond effectively to airway emergencies, cardiac events, and procedure-related complications.

Respiratory & Airway Specialists

Professionals responsible for respiratory care play a vital role in emergency patient management.

Examples:

  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Pulmonary Function Specialists
  • Neonatal and Adult Respiratory Care Providers

Why ACLS Is Important:
They develop advanced airway management skills and work closely with resuscitation teams to maintain effective ventilation and oxygenation.

Healthcare Students

Students pursuing advanced medical careers often complete ACLS certification before entering demanding clinical environments.

Examples:

  • Medical Students
  • Physician Assistant Students
  • Nurse Practitioner Students
  • Graduate Nursing Students

Why ACLS Is Important:
The course builds confidence in emergency assessment, develops critical thinking skills, and prepares future healthcare providers to participate effectively in advanced life support situations during clinical training.

Why Choose Our ACLS Courses?

Our ACLS courses in California provide healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to recognize and treat cardiac emergencies quickly and effectively. Every program is structured for convenience and follows the latest American Heart Association recommendations.

Evidence-Based AHA ACLS Training

Learn through a curriculum built on the latest American Heart Association guidelines, ensuring your training aligns with current protocols used in hospitals and emergency care systems.

Simulation-Based Practice

Strengthen your clinical decision-making through realistic emergency scenarios, rhythm interpretation exercises, and team-based resuscitation simulations using modern training technology.

Flexible California Training Access

Complete your in-person skills evaluation at multiple convenient training locations across California, making it easier to fit certification into your work schedule.

Modern Training Equipment

Learn using industry-standard manikins, AED trainers, and simulation equipment that closely reflects real clinical environments and emergency response situations.

Designed for Healthcare Professionals

Our ACLS courses are tailored for physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who manage cardiovascular emergencies in clinical settings.

Fast Certification Processing

Once you successfully complete your ACLS skills assessment, your official American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard is issued promptly, allowing you to maintain compliance without delay.

What Our Students Say

Hear from Our Certified Professionals

Sarah Briasco
11 hours ago
Kristen Causey
13 hours ago
Very easy to navigate through the learning modules and quizzes. Working with the mannequins was also super simple, not only with the video's that prepared you for exactly what it will look like to work with the mannequins, but then also the computer allowing practice sessions, before actually starting the testing. It also is nice to have as many attempts as needed, as getting the exact feel of breaths, especially on infants. Was nice as well.
aimen amin
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Aimen! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Rachel Hogan
4 days ago
HeartStart CPR is the best!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear you think HeartStart CPR is the best. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again or helping anyone you refer.
Amy Rapp
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amy, for the wonderful 5-star rating! We're thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Janice Lee
4 days ago
I am a return customer. Very satisfied with this training and personnel. The material is readily available and thorough. The skills portion is easily scheduled, conveniently located and efficient. I highly recommend this company.
Response from the owner:Thank you for returning and for your kind recommendation. We're thrilled our training, staff, and materials met your expectations and that scheduling and location were convenient for you. We appreciate your trust and are glad the skills portion was efficient. We look forward to serving you again.
Brenda Jimenez
5 days ago
Easy instructions to follow through in computer. Very clean environment. Mannequins work great.
marlena brownn
6 days ago
Easy to find and instructions were simple!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Marlena. We’re glad our location was easy to find and the instructions were simple to follow. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.
Jessica
1 week ago
This credential experience was very easy and effortless. Would highly recommend for anyone needing re-certifications without the hassle!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jessica! We're thrilled to hear the credentialing experience was easy and effortless, and we appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to helping you with future re-certifications.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mariano, for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are thrilled you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Giana Bilotta
1 week ago
Very easy to follow and super informative! So helpful and I learned a lot and gained a lot of confidence.
Samantha Kim
2 weeks ago
BLS AHA e-card approved! I appreciate the independence of the program. You work on your own through the online material and once completed get your skills tested through a machine (instructor not required/present) within an hour! The BLS AHA card is then provided via email right after you complete your skills independently at one of their facilities.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha, for the great review! We’re glad you found the independent online program and the machine-verified skills testing convenient, and that you received your BLS AHA e-card quickly by email. It’s wonderful to know the process worked smoothly for you. We look forward to helping you or your colleagues with future certifications.
Kris Kline
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kris Kline, for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Josiah Mendoza
2 weeks ago
Such a great experience and very helpful instructions.
alicia bradbury
2 weeks ago
This my second time using this company and it’s so convenient and easy. I’ll keep using them for sure. Those group classes are the pits. This gives you a lot of feedback and as many attempts as you need to get it right. I will say that this time I ran into a mechanical issue with the infant bag mask but I called the phone number and the person on the other side was very helpful - she had access to the computer and could see what I was doing, and we got it done! Just wish they would add a little fan or a/c.
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Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us again and for the great review. I’m glad our team was able to walk you through the infant bag mask issue and that the service’s feedback and unlimited attempts were helpful. I apologize for the inconvenience with the equipment and appreciate you letting us know. We’ll pass your suggestion about adding a small fan or A/C to our operations team as we continue improving the experience.
Spammy Wammy
2 weeks ago
Honestly, I thought I was going to have such a hard time and struggle, but the virtual computer was actually pretty simple.
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Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We're so glad the virtual computer was easier to use than you expected. Our team works to make the experience intuitive, and it's rewarding to hear it helped. If you ever need assistance or tips to get even more out of it, our support team is happy to help.
Very great service, super excited and it’s done fast and easy!!!
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Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Meep Meep Hayward. We're thrilled to hear our service was fast, easy, and exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again soon.
Patricia Garza
2 weeks ago
The online learning was great and self-paced so you could finish and start as needed. It doesn't need to be completed in one session which was helpful. The skills assessment with the mannikin was interesting but private and it was helpful having someone monitor and help when needed. It was challenging using the airbags. I never used them before, they take some practice to use, even though they looked easy to use. Overall a good experience and recommended training for anyone. High schools should provide this training as a requirement in addition to drivers training. I needed to renew for work purposes but hope I'll never have to use it.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Patricia. We’re glad the self-paced online course and the private manikin skills check made the training convenient and supportive. It’s common for first-time learners to find airbags challenging, and our instructors are always happy to provide extra practice and tips to build confidence. We appreciate your suggestion about high school requirements and are pleased the course met your work renewal needs, and we hope you never have to use these skills.
Kate Thayne
2 weeks ago
The process was so easy and I feel confident in my CPR abilities now!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the five-star review, Kate! We're thrilled the process was easy and that you feel confident in your CPR abilities. Our instructors aim to make training practical and approachable, and we appreciate you recognizing that. If you need a refresher or additional certifications in the future, we'd be happy to help.
C W
2 weeks ago
CPR VAM made getting my BLS renewal SO EASY!! I enjoyed the online modules and even learned a few life-saving tips that were not covered in the previous BLS classes I've taken. The email confirmations, instructions, and additional videos were very helpful. I will definitely be a return customer in 2 years when my BLS is up for renewal and I will recommend CPR VAM to all my healthcare friends! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We're thrilled our online modules, email confirmations, instructions, and videos made your BLS renewal easy and that you learned new life-saving tips. We appreciate you recommending CPR VAM to your healthcare friends and look forward to serving you again when your BLS is due in two years. Thanks again for choosing CPR VAM.
Holly Palmer
2 weeks ago
We used this CPR renewal program for the first time with our team of 21, and it exceeded our expectations! With four office locations and team members spread out, it can be challenging to coordinate CPR renewals. This program was the perfect solution. Everyone was able to complete the online portion at their own pace, then finish the in-office skills check whenever it fit our schedule, even between locations. Jeff was fantastic to work with and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend this program, especially for medical and dental offices. Trying to close the office early, cut back on patient hours, or ask your team to stay late for CPR training is never ideal. This was, without a doubt, the easiest and most efficient CPR renewal we've ever done and it's the only way we'll be renewing our certifications going forward! Thank you, Jeff, for making this such a great experience!
Mirantha Joyce
3 weeks ago
The testing was convenient and the additional instructions were very helpful! Highly recommend this for busy professionals who need to get certified or renew quickly and easily.
Darnell Nesbitt
3 weeks ago
Thank you. The mannequins actually work appreciate it.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Darnell. We're glad the mannequins are working well for you and that you're happy with them. We appreciate your feedback and your business and are here to help with any future needs.

Our ACLS Certification Details

Validity
2 Years
Compliance
AHA Compliant
Skills Check Attempts
Unlimited
Wallet Card
Instantly after the skills check
Course Format
Blended Learning
Certification Type
American Heart Association eCard
Training Mode
Online + Hands-On Skills Session
Schedule
Same Day Appointments Available
Skills Session
Self-Guided
Renewal Option
Initial & Renewal Courses Available
Completion Time
Fast & Flexible Training
Certification Delivery
Digital eCard Issued Immediately

Our CPR certification classes in California offer fast, flexible, and AHA-compliant ACLS training with blended online learning and hands-on skills sessions. Complete your training at your convenience and receive your official American Heart Association eCard immediately after completion.

On-site ACLS Certification
for Your Teams

Our on-site ACLS training in California brings certification directly to your hospital or clinic, allowing teams to train together without interrupting workflow. The program builds teamwork, communication, and emergency response skills through practical, scenario-based learning aligned with the latest American Heart Association guidelines, helping healthcare organizations efficiently certify staff while improving consistency in critical care response.

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Book Your California ACLS Course Today!

Secure your ACLS certification or renewal in California with fast, flexible scheduling built for healthcare professionals. Complete your American Heart Association ACLS training with in-person skills testing and get your eCard issued the same day you finish.

ACLS Certification & Renewal FAQs

How Long Is ACLS Certification Valid?

ACLS certification is typically valid for two years from the date of issue. After it expires, healthcare professionals must complete a renewal course to maintain an active credential.

Yes. Most healthcare employers and facilities require a current, unexpired ACLS certification, so it is recommended to complete renewal training before expiration.

Renewal training typically includes updated AHA guideline review, clinical scenario practice, and reassessment of key skills such as rhythm interpretation, airway management, and resuscitation techniques.

Most ACLS renewal programs include online coursework combined with an in-person skills evaluation at an approved California training center.

It is recommended to begin the renewal process a few weeks before your certification expires to ensure uninterrupted compliance and continued eligibility for clinical practice.