Pharmacy Accreditation
ACLS Certification Association is Accredited by the AMA, ANCC, ADA, and ACPE and Offers Continuing Education Credits for our Courses.
Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and ACLS Certification Association.
Credit Designation
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for (see table) contact hours of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
| PROGRAM NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| ACLS Certification | 8 hours (0.80 CEUs) |
| ACLS Recertification | 4 hours (0.40 CEUs) |
| BLS Certification | 4 hours (0.40 CEUs) |
| BLS Recertification | 2 hours (0.20 CEUs) |
| PALS Certification | 8 hours (0.80 CEUs) |
| PALS Recertification | 4 hours (0.40 CEUs) |
| Neonatal Resuscitation Certification | 8 hours (0.80 CEUs) |
| Neonatal Resuscitation Recertification | 4 hours (0.40 CEUs) |
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Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and ACLScertification.org. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy Accreditation for ACLS, BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation, and PALS
Pharmacists are at the front line of patient education, medication safety, and acute care support. As medication experts who interact with patients daily, they need to keep current advanced life support certifications — such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Why Pharmacists Should Maintain Active Accreditation
- Staying Prepared: Pharmacists with accredited life support training are ready to respond to medical emergencies.
- Professional Development: Earning emergency medical certifications shows that you prioritize patient safety and that you’re a life-long learner.
- Saving More Lives: Whether in a hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, or specialty clinic, you’ll be ready to jump into action when a code is called or you witness a CV event.
Pharmacy-Focused Courses With ACLS Certification Association
We offer accredited courses that are 100% online. ACLS Certification Association (ACA) designed this digital platform because we understood that pharmacists and pharmacy staff are looking for convenient ways to become certified. Here is a list of our course offerings:
- Pharmacy ACLS Certification & Recertification
- Pharmacy BLS Certification & Recertification
- Pharmacy PALS Certification & Recertification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification & Recertification
- Continuing Education Course
BLS is a fundamental certification — you can’t provide advanced life support unless your BLS skills are perfected.
ACLS builds on these skills, emphasizing advanced techniques and leadership techniques during cardiac emergencies.
PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation provide specialized training for critically ill infants and children. Why does this apply to pharmacists? Because individuals in these roles often work in pediatric units, NICUs, or other hospital settings where acting quickly during a medical emergency truly is a matter of life and death.
Why All Pharmacists Should Continue Their Life-Saving Education
Pharmacy is always evolving and modernizing in new and exciting ways. You see it every day with the development of new drugs, updated dosing guidelines, and emerging healthcare challenges. All of this means that, now more than ever before, pharmacists must remain well-informed. What better way to stay informed of the latest best practices than by earning your emergency medical certifications? The ACA coursework gets you prepared for what to do when you experience a critical medical emergency.
But what about beyond the pharmacy counter? Take the life-saving skills you learned through your ACA coursework and use them to improve public health initiatives, your patient counseling sessions, and any emergency response efforts you happen to encounter.
Who Should Seek Certification?
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can benefit from earning these certifications. Other pharmacy-related professions include:
- Hospital Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Clinical Pharmacists in Specialized Care Areas (e.g., Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics)
- Ambulatory Care and Community Pharmacists
- Pharmacist Managers and Directors
- Pharmacy Staff Employed in Vaccination and Wellness Clinics
Certifications remain valid for two years. When you choose ACA for your certification needs, we’ll send you reminders when it’s time to recertify.
Why Choose ACLS Certification Association for Your Pharmacy Accreditation?
Because ACLS Certification Association has a 100% online platform coupled with accredited digital training, it gives you the flexibility to learn at the pace that is best for you. Our medical review board has all had real-life experience in the healthcare sector, so we understand how your busy schedule impacts your ability to make time for new learning opportunities. Because there are no required in-person sessions and no rigid testing timelines, ACA is the perfect choice for those in busy pharmaceutical professions.