You are able to complete your ACLS, PALS and BLS certification in Arizona with a fully in-person, or blended online course.

Acceptance in Arizona

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].

Verification PDF

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.

Verification PDF

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.

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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;

Verification PDF

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
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

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Total 43 training sites in AZ. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

Major hospitals in Arizona

Hospital name	Address	Location
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

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Accredited, online ACLS training in Arizona

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

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How to complete your ACLS certification in Arizona

Acceptance in Arizona

State acceptance in Arizona

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

Nurses: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Nursing

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

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

EMS: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health because our courses follow the latest AHA guidelines

Tattoo artists: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health Services

Childcare

In-person training

Nearby training sites

Major hospitals in Arizona

Questions

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