About Us
ACLS Certification Association Provides AMA (American Medical Association) PRA Category 2 Continuing Education Credits.
Jointly provided by ACLS Certification Association and CPR.com.
The Nation’s Largest Provider of Emergency Medical Certifications
ACLS Certification Association offers a best-in-class curriculum complete with a free training center. Our 100% online certifications are designed to meet the needs of busy healthcare professionals.
Emergency medical certifications are essential to providing the latest information for life-saving treatments and care. ACLS Certification Association has made the process streamlined by providing this essential training 100% online.
We believe that this model not only makes it more convenient for you but goes above and beyond what in-person training can provide. Our completely digital curriculum and study guides prepare you for your certification on your time and schedule.
The ACLS Certification Association Medical Review Board creates our courses using the latest ILCOR and ECC guidelines and peer-reviews all materials before publication. Our team includes medical professionals from diverse healthcare sectors with combined decades of experience in emergency medicine.
What is ACLS Certification Association?
ACLS Certification Association is the nation’s largest online education provider for lifesaving credentials. We deliver clinician-reviewed ACLS, PALS, BLS, and Neonatal Resuscitation certification and recertification courses you can complete anytime, from any device.
What sets us apart from other online emergency medicine certification programs is that we have a completely free digital training center with videos, algorithms, practice tests, megacode simulators, study guides, and flashcards.
We also support medical teams and healthcare institutions with group ordering and management tools. Our mission is to make high-quality and up-to-date resuscitation training accessible, convenient, and reliable for both individual providers and organizations.
Improving Patient Outcomes Through Better Education
Fulfilling Our Mission
At ACLS Certification Association, we believe that better education improves patient outcomes. That is our sole mission here at the ACA. Therefore, we are proud to provide you with the best online emergency medical certification courses available.
Digital Access From Anywhere
Access our courses from any computer, tablet, or phone. Whether at home, work, or any location with internet or cell service access, you can hone your life-saving skills and get certified. You have 24/7 access to our curriculum and free training center.
Fast & Convenient
Healthcare professionals are busy people. You spend your days providing critical care and saving lives. Our 100% online certifications were created with your hectic schedule in mind. Take our courses whenever it is most convenient. Save your progress and return whenever is best for you.
Free Training Center
As the nation’s largest provider of emergency medical certifications, we offer an extensive free training center. Explore study guides, practice tests, video lessons, games, algorithms, megacode simulators, flashcards, and a knowledge base library.
Immediate Provider Card
When you pass the certification exam, your provider card is immediately sent to your email. The digital certification makes it easy for you to send proof of your training to your employer. If you need a physical card, the PDF document makes it easy to print in high resolution.
ACLS Certification Association Editorial Process
ACLS Certification Association believes that better education leads to improved patient outcomes. We take pride in providing easily accessible online medical certification training and testing. By utilizing the most dependable, comprehensive, and current medical information and healthcare content available, we deliver exceptional curriculums.
Our editorial board includes medical professionals, writers, fact-checkers, and editors from all sectors of healthcare. Our course material is meticulously examined and peer-reviewed before publishing.
Our writers and editors boast notable accomplishments across multiple disciplines. The team includes medical physicians, professors, nurses, paramedics, and healthcare innovators. Before joining our editorial board, all applicants are rigorously vetted to make sure they possess a balance of real-world experience and superb clinical knowledge and skills. Our editorial board employs medical experts from across the world.
As an ACLS Certification Association Authorized Training Center, we take pride in our medical integrity. The entire curriculum, from the study guides and video lessons to the digital knowledge base and algorithms, is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by multiple members of our editorial board. All information is sourced from reputable medical journals, government health organizations, and healthcare and academic institutions.
Learn About Our Editorial Process
ACLS Certification Association Medical Review Board
ACLS Certification Association is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of emergency medical certification training and testing. Our courses and exams are reliable, current, and comprehensive, utilizing the best medical information available.
We take a human approach to healthcare training and understand that creating an elite team of medical professionals makes us stand out. The ACLS Certification Association Medical Review Board consists of board-certified physicians, nurses, paramedics, academics, and healthcare innovators.
Our Medical Review Board verifies our curriculum and content via a rigorous peer-review process. As an ACLS Certification Association Authorized Training Center, our foundation is built on integrity and trust. We take pride in providing best-in-class medical training to improve patient outcomes across the world.
ACLS Certification Association — FAQs
Who are your courses for?
Healthcare professionals and students who need initial certification or recertification in ACLS, PALS, BLS, or Neonatal Resuscitation. We also offer a number of other certifications, such as Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR/AED/First Aid, 12-Lead ECG, and many more. Our course offerings help people across hospitals, clinics, EMS, surgery centers, dental and outpatient settings, and academic programs earn the certification they need. Even people who are not employed in the traditional healthcare sector sign up for our classes to grow professionally.
Are the courses 100% online and self-paced?
Yes. Study at your own speed, pause anytime, and take the exam when you’re ready. All you need is an internet connection.
Do you follow American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines?
Our content is built to reflect the latest AHA science and guidelines. ACA is an independent provider and not affiliated with the AHA.
Will my employer accept ACA certification?
Most employers accept evidence-based, guideline-aligned training with verifiable proof of completion. Requirements vary, so we recommend confirming with your facility or state board. That said, over 90% of employers accept ACA certifications.
How long is my certification valid?
Certification is valid for two years. We’ll send you reminders when it’s time to schedule your recertification.
What proof do I receive after passing?
Instant digital certificate and wallet card for download/printing, plus online verification your employer can access.
What if I don’t pass the exam on the first try?
You can retake the exam as many times as needed. Just take some time to review the material in our online digital knowledge center and try again as soon as you feel ready.
Do I need a hands-on skills check?
Most employers accept fully online training with digital megacode scenarios serving as the hand-on requirement. If your employer insists on an in-person skills evaluation, we provide documentation to support verification.
Do you offer group or team solutions?
Yes. We support group orders, for hospitals, practices, schools, and practically any business or organization within the healthcare industry.
How quickly can I get certified?
You can complete the course and exam in one sitting and receive instant digital proof right away if you feel ready and confident. Professionals new to emergency medical certifications will probably need to take some time to study, utilize our online knowledge base, and take a few of our practice tests.
What learning resources are included?
Access our training center with videos, algorithms, megacode simulators, practice tests, study guides, flashcards, and more.
Can I use a phone or tablet?
Absolutely. Our emergency medical training courses are optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
How do you keep courses up to date?
Our clinical team of writers and editors reviews and refreshes content to align with current evidence and major guideline updates. Our medical review board reviews all of our educational content for medical accuracy.
Do you serve international learners?
Yes. Many international medical professionals use ACA courses for their certification. That said, it’s always best to confirm acceptance with your local employer or regulator.