Adventure Medics offers ACLS courses for healthcare professionals who are responsible for managing cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiac arrest, stroke, respiratory arrest, and acute coronary syndromes. Our ACLS training follows the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and combines evidence-based curriculum with real-world application.
We provide both traditional classroom instruction and a blended learning course format that integrates web-based, self-paced online coursework with in-person skills training. Whether you’re training in Bend, the Portland metro area, or remotely from Oregon, Washington, or Arizona, our advanced cardiac life support courses provide flexibility without compromising quality.
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ACLS certification is typically required for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other advanced healthcare providers. At Adventure Medics, you’ll work with seasoned emergency professionals who bring years of field experience into the classroom.
Our ACLS program emphasizes:
- Team dynamics and leadership in high-pressure situations
- Effective recognition and management of cardiopulmonary arrest and respiratory emergencies
- Integration of rhythm interpretation, electrical interventions, and pharmacologic knowledge
- Post-cardiac arrest care and management of acute coronary syndromes
- Using advanced assessment skills to improve patient outcomes in both pre-hospital and in-hospital environments
Need to renew your certification? We also offer convenient ACLS renewal courses, designed to update your knowledge and extend your credentials for another two years.
ACLS Course Options
Adventure Medics provides multiple training options to fit different learning styles:
- Instructor-led ACLS courses: A traditional classroom experience with hands-on instruction, group scenarios, and direct feedback from accredited instructors. The full ACLS instructor-led course lasts approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes (including breaks and lunch).
- HeartCode ACLS blended learning: This option combines a web-based, interactive learning module with a required hands-on skills session. Students first complete the online coursework at their own pace, then attend an in-person session focused on practice and debriefing. The hands-on session typically lasts 5 to 6 hours.
Both formats are designed to help participants not only meet AHA certification requirements but also build confidence in treating patients during real-world emergencies.
Why Choose Adventure Medics?
- Courses accredited by the American Heart Association
- Certification valid for two years
- Options for in-person, hybrid, and blended learning formats
- Scenario-based training with team practice, debriefs, and leadership development
- Access to post-course refresher tools to keep your knowledge current
- Customizable curriculum to match your workplace protocols and systems
Who Should Take an ACLS Class?
- Physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers
- Paramedics and critical care transport personnel
- Emergency department and intensive care staff
- Medical students and residents preparing for advanced clinical care
- Experienced providers seeking recertification or skill review
Advanced Life Support Certification
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and first responders. To enroll, participants must already be proficient in adult Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as high-quality CPR and AED use.
Key certification details:
- An ALS certificate is valid for two years.
- The course integrates advanced training in cardiovascular life support ACLS, rhythm interpretation, pharmacology, and airway management.
- Students learn advanced assessment and management of respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and post-resuscitation care.
- Successful completion requires passing both a written cognitive exam and a practical skills test.
- Renewal of ALS certification may require either a brief in-person review session or a direct skills test.
Adventure Medics’ program is structured to ensure students leave with the advanced knowledge and confidence required for effective emergency response in hospital and pre-hospital settings.
ACLS for Healthcare Professionals
Adventure Medics’ ACLS healthcare provider courses are tailored for:
- Physicians, nurses, and experienced providers in hospital and emergency settings
- Paramedics and advanced pre-hospital professionals
- Critical care and emergency department teams
- Medical students preparing for advanced rotations
Our training reflects the most current AHA science and emphasizes:
- Coordinated team response during resuscitation events
- Continuous high-quality CPR to improve survival rates
- Management of advanced emergencies including stroke, cardiac arrest, and acute coronary syndromes
- Integration of pharmacology and advanced airway management into patient care
- The importance of communication, leadership, and team performance in saving lives
By the end of the course, participants are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and accreditation required to provide advanced life support in both in-hospital and virtual healthcare settings.
Blended Learning in ACLS Training
For busy healthcare professionals, blended learning can be the ideal choice. Adventure Medics’ HeartCode ACLS program utilizes eSimulation technology and adaptive learning algorithms to create a personalized learning path.
How blended learning works:
- Web-based coursework is completed first, allowing learners to progress at their convenience.
- Students then participate in an in-facility skills session with an AHA instructor.
- The in-person component emphasizes hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and group debriefing.
- Interactive scenarios help improve clinical decision-making skills and reinforce critical thinking in emergency care.
This approach allows healthcare professionals to complete required coursework on their schedule while still meeting the rigorous AHA training center standards for advanced cardiovascular life support.
Explore More AHA Certification Options
Looking to expand your training? In addition to ACLS, Adventure Medics also offers Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and other AHA courses to support your full professional development path.
Frequently Asked Questions
The instructor-led ACLS full course is about 15 hours and 20 minutes including breaks, while the HeartCode ACLS blended option requires about 5 to 6 hours of hands-on skills training after completing the online portion.
Students must be proficient in adult Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, including performing high-quality CPR and using an AED. Proof of current BLS certification may be required.
Your Advanced Life Support certification is valid for two years from the date of course completion.
Yes. If your card has expired recently, you can usually take a renewal class. If it’s been a long time, you may be required to complete the full certification course again.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official AHA ACLS Provider card.
Yes, Adventure Medics provides both private and workplace training options tailored to organizational needs.
Not entirely. The blended learning program requires completing an online course first, but you must also attend an in-person skills session to demonstrate hands-on proficiency.