Accredited, Online ACLS Training in Alabama

Accepted across North America and Canada, done in 3 hours. Up to 8 AMA CME/CE credits each.

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State acceptance in Alabama

Physicians: We are accepted by the AL Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA

Basic requirement for physicians and physician assistants: 25 AMA PRA category 1 credits or equivalent annually

Chapter 545-X-5 Continuing Medical Education

(e) Effective January 1, 2014, nationally recognized advanced life support/resuscitation certification courses, not otherwise accredited for AMA PRA category 1 creditTM, for a maximum of two (2) Category 1 credits for each course. Basic life support courses are excluded and are not deemed to be the equivalent of category 1 continuing medical education.

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Nurses: We are accepted by the AL Board of Nursing because we are accredited by ANCC

Beginning October 1, 2002, as a part of the 24 Board-approved or Board-recognized continuing education contact hours for license renewal [610-X-4-.08]:

Rev 3/31/16

610-X-10-.04 Acceptable Providers Of Continuing Education.

(b) Continuing education approved by national associations or organizations that are accredited by a national continuing education body. Any continuing education provider approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

(e) AMA PRA category 1 credits sponsored or conducted by those organizations or entities accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama or by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

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Dentists: We are accepted by the AL Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP

R4-11-1202. Continuing Dental Education Compliance and Renewal Requirements

Click link under GOOD NEWS - CE RULE Rule-4.04-Continuing-Education-effective-2016.10.01 (a) Effective October 1, 2016, dentists shall complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education every year

Dentists must maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent program; provided, however this requirement shall be satisfied only by completing an in-person training.

(d) Programs meeting the general requirements of paragraph 5(a) above may be developed and offered to dentists/dental hygienists by any of the following agencies or organizations:

  1. National, state, district or local dental associations affiliated with the American Dental Association or the National Dental Association;

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Pharmacists: We are accepted by the AL Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited

https://albop.com/continuing-education/

Please note: Effective January 1, 2011, only ACPE programs or courses may be used to satisfy continuing education requirements.

EMS workers: We are accepted by the Office of EMS (OEMS)

420-2-1-.21 Initial Licensure Application For EMS Personnel

(2) The licensure candidate shall submit a license application only upon official notification from the NREMT of successful completion of the certification examination, a current approved CPR eCard/certificate,

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Tattoo artists: We are approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health because we provide proof of bloodborne pathogen training and demonstrate knowledge of applicable subjects below

420-3-23-.13 Licenses and permits.

(2) Operator permits required -

1.Proof of attendance within the 36 months prior to making application at a bloodborne pathogen training program (or equivalent), given or approved by the Department, to include demonstration of knowledge of the following subjects: (9) Biohazard waste and sharps disposal — (a) Biohazard waste, as defined in these rules, shall be disposed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and ordinances, to include, at a minimum, 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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Childcare

Proposed-Centers-Child-Care-Licensing-and-Performance-Standards At least two (2) staff who are at least 18 years of age, who meet child care worker qualifications and have a current CPR during all hours of operation. 4/29/22 Spoke with LaTiffany: There is an updated regulation stating 2 staff members need to be CPR certified during operation hours. Childcare staff get CPR for free thru Dept of Public Health. DHR pays for it. There are 17 state employed nurses through state that do the training.

In-person training

If you prefer sit-down, in-person training for ACLS, we have you covered.

Gadsden State Community College / 51001 George Wallace Dr Gadsden, AL 35903-2269

Huntsville Hospital / 5101 Sivley Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35801-4421

Wallace Community College — Dothan / 51141 Wallace Dr Dothan, AL 36303-0943

Priority Medical Training / 5129 Lariat Dr Harvest, AL 35749

Northeast Alabama State Comm College / 5138 Highway 35 West Rainsville, AL 35986-0159

Total number of locations: 28.

To schedule a session, please see our to in-person skills test for CPR or for ACLS.

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Life saving stories

Here's a few stories that warmed our heart. Just sharing and thanking you for choosing a career that helps people that need it most.

Ozark woman's timely cpr heroics save father's life amid sudden cardiac arrest

In Dothan, Alabama, a woman from Ozark is being hailed a hero after performing CPR on her father during a sudden cardiac arrest on the way to his doctor's appointment. John Matthews' daughter, Laura Smith, a respiratory therapist with 26 years of experience, quickly recognized the signs and administered life-saving CPR for over seven minutes. Matthews was stabilized at Dale Medical Center, where staff identified low blood pressure and kidney-related fluid retention as contributing factors. Smith highlighted the significance of knowing CPR for all ages, as uncertainty surrounds Matthews' recovery timeline at Flowers Hospital.

Full Story / January 10, 2023

Odenkirk saved by paramedic staff on set

Odenkirk collapsed on the set during the shooting of the scenes of the movie. He felt discomfort and fell on his knees and then all the way down and was not breathing. He had a cardiac arrest, luckily the paramedic staff was there on the set. They instantly performed CPR on him. They provided him with three shocks with a defibrillator. He was then transported to the hospital where he went through surgery.

Full Story / August 9, 2022

Twins saved their dad

Brad Hassig was doing his routine breathing exercises in the pool when he passed out and started turning blue. The twin brothers saw something wrong with their dad so they rushed and took him out of the water. They didn't have any phone so Christian rushed and asked someone to call 911. Meanwhile, Bridon performed CPR which he learned from the scene in a movie. Luckily, it worked and Hassig was spitting water as the first aid responders arrived.

Full Story / July 6, 2022

Boy saved by his brother and father

Lucas Hutchins, a six-year-old boy was saved by his brother who saw him in the pool and informed his parents. He was taken out of the pool and his father Joseph Hutchins gave him CPR until the paramedics arrived. He was taken to the hospital where he is recovering now.

Full Story / June 21, 2020

High school football player revived by CPR

Adaveion Jackson, a high school football player, collapsed on the second day of fall practice. Others thought he was suffering from a cardiac arrest so the coaches performed CPR on him and used AED. He was then taken to the hospital. The superintendent Ben Baker said that the coaches saved the boy's life.

Full Story / August 7, 2019

Friendship and CPR

A deep friendship was made on Lee county's police department. It was on a fateful day that Iris Bridges suffered a heart attack, that is when first responder came to the scene. Sheriff Jay Jones arrived first and started doing chest compressions and rescue breathings to Iris while waiting for paramedics to arrive.It so happens that both Jay and Iris worked together for almost 40 years on the same department and it was thanks to that experience that Jay was able to come to help quickly.

Full Story / July 19, 2018