State acceptance in Arizona
Physicians: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA
Arizona’s administrative code, Chapter 16 of Title 4, §R4-16-102(B)(2) states:
A physician may claim continuing medical education for … participating in an education program certified as caategory 1 by an organization accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education [and other accrediting organizations].
Nurses: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Nursing
Arizona’s State Board of Nursing does not require CE’s. Verification contact: Lyn Ledbetter at 602-771-7856 or lledbetter@azbn.gov.
If you are uncertain about which course to choose, refer to the article comparing ACLS and BLS to determine which course best suits your needs.
Dentists: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
Arizona’s administrative code for State Board of Medical Examiners, R4-11-1202. Continuing Dental Education Compliance and Renewal Requirements.
Before receiving a renewal license or certificate, each licensee or certificate holder shall possess a current form of one of the following: 1. A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) healthcare provider certificate from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another certifying agency; 2. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) course completion confirmation from the American Heart Association or another agency. The confirmation must indicate that the course was completed within two years immediately before submitting a renewal application; or 3. Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) course completion confirmation from [multiple agencies]. The confirmation must indicate that the course was completed within two years immediately before submitting a renewal application.
“Recognized continuing dental education” means a program whose content directly relates to the art and science of oral health and treatment, provided by a recognized dental school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(18), recognized dental hygiene school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(17), or recognized denturist school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(19), or sponsored by a national or state dental, dental hygiene, or denturist association, American Dental Association, Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or Academy of General Dentistry, Program Approval for Continuing Education (AGD PACE) approved provider, dental, dental hygiene, or denturist study club, governmental agency, commercial dental supplier, non-profit organization, accredited hospital, or programs or courses approved by other state, district, or territorial dental licensing boards.
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Pharmacy because we are accredited by ACPE
Arizona’s administrative code for State Board of Pharmacy:R4-23-204 states:
Continuing education requirements participated in 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU’s) of continuing education activity sponsored by an approved provider as defined in R4-23-110.
R4-23-110: Definitions “approved provider” means an individual, institution, organization, association, corporation, or agency that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in accordance with ACPE’s policy and procedures or by the Board as meeting criteria indicative of the ability to provide quality continuing education.
EMS: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health because our courses follow the latest AHA guidelines
Arizona’s bureau of emergency medical services statutes and rules:R9-25-305:
Supplemental requirements for specific courses: D. A training program director shall ensure that for an EMT refresher course: 2. A student has documentation of current certification in adult, pediatric, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation through instruction consistent with American Heart Association recommendations for emergency cardiovascular care by EMCTs;
Tattoo artists: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health Services
Arizona’s State Board of Health does not regulate tattoo training.
Verification contact: Kaleb Tsang at Kaleb.Tsang@azdhs.gov
Childcare
R9-5-301. General Licensee Responsibilities A licensee shall ensure that a staff member who has current training in first aid and CPR, as required by R9-5- 403(E), is present: 1. At all times during hours of operation on facility premises, 2. On field trips, and 3. While transporting enrolled children in a facility’s motor vehicle or a vehicle designated by the licensee to transport enrolled children. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member required by R9-5-301(G) meets all of the following: 1. The staff member obtains first aid training specific to infants and children, 2. The staff member obtains CPR training specific to infants and children, which includes a demonstration of the staff member’s ability to perform CPR, 3. The staff member maintains current training in first aid and CPR, and 4. The staff member provides the licensee with a copy of the front and back of the current card issued to the staff member upon completing first aid and CPR training as proof of completion of the requirements of this subsection.
In-person training
Your choices for in-person AHA training:
Blended class | Classroom | |
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Format | This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class. | This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor. |
Course completion | Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. | Contact an Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above |
Time | The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approixmately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level. | A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. |
Completion card | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years |
Nearby training sites
View our list of training centers and skill testers in AZ. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.
Dan or Lesa
3767 E Karicio Lane (Behind Costco and Joe's Furniture)/ Prescott, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Eclipse CPR Training
4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #84/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Northern Arizona Healthcare
1200 N Beaver St/ Flagstaff, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Safehearts
8409 N. 47th Dr./ Glendale, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Save A Life
300 S FIRE CENTRAL/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
American Emergency Response Training
1225 N. 28 Dr. Building C Suite 208/ Phoenix, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Heart Savers Inc
1530 N Country Club Drive, Suite #15/ Mesa, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Workplace Safety Specialist
Training Location: 925 S. Gilbert Rd. Suite 201/ Mesa, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Solutions
12425 W Bell Rd #11/ Surprise, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR Educational Systems - Flagstaff
1300 Milton, 2nd Floor,/ Flagstaff, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR2UAZ, LLC
1980 West Hospital Drive Suite 304/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
ABC's Of CPR Training Center LLC
510 E University Drive #3435/ Tempe, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Kingman Fire Department
412 E Oak St/ Kingman, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Arizona Western College
2020 S Ave 8 E/ Yuma, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Fire Fighter CPR
3100 E. Vermont Dr./ Gilbert, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Start CPR 1st
13832 N 32nd St Suite C116/ Phoenix, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Rescuers
85 E Civic Center Drive/ Gilbert, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Helping Hearts
1500 E. THOMAS RD SUITE 104/ Phoenix, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR Peoria
16321 N. 83rd Ave/ Peoria, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR Mesa
902 W. Grove Ave/ Mesa, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR Flagstaff
2015 S Beulah Blvd/ Flagstaff, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Golder Ranch Fire District
1175 W. Magee Rd. in 380 Classroom/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
9003 E Shea Blvd/ Scottsdale, AZ
Kingman Regional Medical Center
3269 Stockton Hill Rd/ Kingman, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
2200 E Show Low Lake Rd Education Department/ Show Low, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Pima Community College
4355 E. Calle Aurora/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
LBW Training Center
1301 E. University Dr., Suite 104((at AzTech Court)/ Tempe, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Wizard Education
9516 W. Peoria #7/ Peoria, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR Educational Systems LLC- Prescott AZ
1129 W Iron Springs Rd, Executive Suites/ Prescott, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Mohave Valley Fire Deptartment
1451 Willow Dr/ Mohave Valley, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Mohave Community College
1971 E Jagerson Ave Nck Bld 200/ Kingman, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
PAR SIM LAB-EAST Mesa/Gilbert Sim Center
4140 E Baseline Rd, Suite # 101/ Mesa, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR 4 U LLC
Tucson, AZ/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Douglas Fire Dept.
1400 E 10th St/ Douglas, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Desert Education Solutions, LLC- Scottsdale
15207 N. 75th St. - Suite 109/ Scottsdale, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Desert Education Solutions, LLC
560 N. Bullard Ave #59/ Goodyear, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR2U
4500 E. Speedway Road #58/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Solutions
12425 W Bell Rd #111/ Surprise, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
LBW Training Center
3233 W Peoria Ave Ste 112/ Phoenix, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
LBW Training Center
4562 E Mallory Cir/ Mesa, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Grand Canyon National Park
1 Village Loop Rd Div. Visitor/resource Prot./ems/ Grand Canyon, AZ
Carondelet Health Network
6627 E. Carondelet Drive/ Tucson, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Winslow Indian Health Care Corporation
500 N. Indiana Ave/ Winslow, AZ
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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Total 43 training sites in AZ. Show all.
Major hospitals in Arizona
Hospital name | Address | Location |
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Mayo Clinic | 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | |
Scottsdale Health Care | 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | |
Flagstaff Medical Center | 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | |
Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital Osborn | 7400 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | |
Yavapai Regional Medical Center | 1003 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301 |