Nursing Accreditation

Credit Designation

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is (see below table) contact hours.

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.

Nursing Accreditation for ACLS, BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation, and PALS

No matter if you’re a nurse working in private practices, hospitals, clinics, or in-home care settings, you always have to maintain the highest levels of patient care. To do that, you need to keep up with the latest best practices in emergency medical care. When you earn your accreditation in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the ACLS Certification Association (ACA), you do just that. 

ACA emergency medical certifications:

• Improve Clinical Skills: Nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs/LVNs, APRNs, and other care providers stay informed, skilled, and prepared to manage critical medical situations.
• Professional Growth: When you earn these certifications, your practice becomes more reputable and trusted.
• Improve Patient Safety: When nurses are confident in the latest life-saving protocols, patients feel safer, and you can save more lives.

ACLS Certification Association Course Offerings for Nurses

Our certification courses are accredited and accessible by nurses practicing anywhere in the world. Here is what ACA offers: 

• Nursing ACLS Certification & Recertification
• Nursing BLS Certification & Recertification
• Nursing PALS Certification & Recertification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification & Recertification
• Continuing Education Courses for Nurses

BLS is the true foundation for all life support training. That’s why it is so important that every nurse be certified in it.  

From there, ACLS builds on the BLS foundation by focusing on advanced resuscitation techniques and continuous, high-quality CPR.

PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation address the unique needs of pediatric and newborn patients — perfect emergency certifications for nurses working with children or in obstetric and neonatal units.

Why Nurses Should Participate in Continuing Education

The techniques in nursing are always evolving. Every year, the research and guidelines continue to be updated, and it’s vital to stay knowledgeable about these changes. 

Continuing your education with certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation keeps you at the forefront of clinical best practices in nursing. The best part is that these skills extend beyond the workplace — you’ll be able to manage critical care emergencies in any situation.

Who Should Be Certified?

All nurses — regardless of specialty or the setting of their work —benefit from current advanced life support certifications. ACA recommends that the following nursing professions be certified:

• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
• Home Care Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Supervisors
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

Your certification will last two years, after which nurses must recertify. When you certify with ACA, you’ll be sent reminders when your certification is nearing expiration.

Why Choose ACLS Certification Association for Your Nursing Accreditation?

ACLS Certification Association offers a fully accredited, 100% online digital platform. We understand that the nursing profession is extremely busy and that you have a demanding schedule.  

With ACA, there are no set class times and no in-person training sessions. Best of all, you’ll have 24/7 access to our digital training center, where you can study at your own pace based on your schedule availability.

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