Accredited, online ACLS training

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

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10% off with 2 courses, 15% off with 3

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10% multiple course discount is applied, add one more course for the 15% discount

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How to complete your ACLS certification in

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

State acceptance in Colorado

Physicians: CME is not required in CO

https://dpo.colorado.gov/Medical/Laws CME is not required in CO

Nurses: CME is not required in CO

While the Colorado Nurse Practice allows the Board to require CEs for renewal it is not mandatory. Therefore the Colorado State Board of Nursing does not require CEs for RNs, LPNs or APNs.

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

G. Continuing education requirements for dentists, Dentists issued an academic license, and dental hygienists

Effective March 1, 2024, every licensee with an active license in Colorado is required to complete 30 hours of Board approved continuing education during the 2 years preceding the next renewal period ie Feb, 2026.

For dentists, including those issued an academic license, the Board automatically accepts any course or program recognized by any of the following organizations (or a successor organization): a. American Dental Association (ADA) Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP); c. American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Recognition Award (PRA) and credit system as category 1 credit

Click on: Dental Board Rules and Regulations

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

6.00.30 Pharmacist qualifications. b. Meet one of the following qualifications:

  1. Completion of at least 40 hours of ACPE approved continuing education regarding clinical practice and 40 hours of onsite supervised clinical practice and training in the area in which the pharmacist is choosing to practice;

    19.01.10 Qualifications. b. Licensees shall be considered “trained” to administer vaccines and immunizations to a person only if: (2) The pharmacist or pharmacy intern holds a current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or a basic cardiac life support certification.

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Select ‘Pharmacy rules’

Pharmacy Rules

EMS workers: Our courses count in CO as acceptable CME

Under More Information, click on Colorado EMS education, certification and scope of practice rules — 6 CCR 1015-3.

Department Of Public Health And Environment Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 6 CCR 1015-3 C) Evidence of current and valid professional level basic cardiac life support (CPR) course completion from a national or local organization approved by the department

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Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in CO

Setion 7: Infection and Exposure Control Written Procedures 7-701 written procedures (b) These written procedures shall include, but are not limited to:

  1. Infectious Waste Management plan, consistent with CRS 25-15-401, including segregation, identification, packaging, storage, transport, treatment, disposal and contingency planning for blood spills or loss of containment of infectious/regulated Waste.

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Childcare

All staff required by rule to be certified in first aid & CPR Licensing Rules:7.702.42E, 7.702.45B1e, 7.702.45C3, 7.702.66C

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 CO. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.

Professional EMS Education
629 Hudson Bay Dr/ Grand Junction, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Harts CPR
8933 E. Union Ave, Suite 295P/ Greenwood Village, CO BLS ACLS PALS

American Medical Response
6363 S Fiddlers Green Cir, 14th floor/ Greenwood Village, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Start A Heart
10073 Blackbird Place/ Lilttleton, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave. MT- 104/ Pueblo, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave/ Pueblo, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Southwest CPR Training Center
2117 Templeton Gap/ Colorado Springs, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Colorado Mountain College
150 Miller Ranch Road/ Edwards, CO BLS ACLS PALS

CooL Compressions CPR
800 East 73rd Avenue Unit #4/ Denver, CO BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Professionals
PO BOX 17-205/ Golden, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Aims Community College
1130 South Gate Drive/ Windsor, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Aims Community College Greeley Campus
5401 West 20th Street/ Greeley, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Vital Link
754 N 3rd Street/ Sterling, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Colorado Springs Fire Department
370 Printers Parkway/ Colorado Springs, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Good Compressions
10200 W. 44th Avenue/ Wheat Ridge, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Thompson Valley EMS
380 N. Wilson Ave./ Loveland, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Penrose Hospital
2222 N. Nevada/ Colorado Springs, CO

Nursing Therapy of Colorado
Colorado Springs/ Colorado Springs, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Cascade Training Center - Colorado Springs, CO
9925 Federal Drive STE 150/ Colorado Springs, CO

Saving American Hearts
6165 Lehman Drive Suite 202/ Colorado Springs, CO BLS ACLS PALS

My Educational Resources Inc.
429 1st Street/ Kersey, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Jeff Stranahan, LLC
1761 Green River Drive/ Windsor, CO BLS ACLS PALS

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
12401 E. 17th Ave/ Aurora, CO BLS ACLS PALS

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
12401 E 17th Ave/ Aurora, CO BLS ACLS PALS

STAT CPR Training
1106 Canvasback Drive/ Fort Collins, CO BLS ACLS

EdCor LLC
830 Kipling St Suite 101/ Lakewood, CO BLS ACLS PALS

EHC Consulting, LLC - Eric Christensen
8329 S. Independence Circle # 104/ Littleton, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Colorado Cardiac CPR and First Aid Training
2323 S Troy Building 3 Suite 107/ Aurora, CO BLS ACLS PALS

All Saints Episcopal Church
3448 North Paft Ave/ Loveland, CO BLS ACLS

San Luis Valley Health
106 Blanca Ave/ Alamosa, CO BLS ACLS PALS

Total 30 training sites in CO. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

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Questions

How to find CPR near me?

You can find a map of all accredited training centers in above.

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.

Survivor's mission: cpr advocate shares life-saving message after near-death experience

After Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's recent on-field cardiac arrest, the importance of rapid medical responses remains in the spotlight. This vigilance can be a game-changer for athletes at all levels, promoting CPR and AED certification, which not all facilities require. Jordan Peak, a 21-year-old middle school science teacher, understands this significance firsthand. Nine years ago, during basketball tryouts, she suddenly collapsed, her heart stopping. CPR by a coach and parent for nine minutes saved her life. Since then, Peak has worked with Children's Hospital Colorado to promote AED access and CPR training, emphasizing their critical role in those crucial minutes before EMTs arrive. She considers it essential for everyone to be prepared to help those around them.

Full Story / January 31, 2023

Teenager saved another teenager by CPR

Keira Brach fell in the pool where Ross saw her he checked if she was breathing or had a pulse. She was not breathing, so he started providing CPR. He provided CPR for a few minutes until medical responders arrived. She was taken to the hospital where she received treatment.

Full Story / October 7, 2020

Nurse saved life of a person by CPR

Louis Cicio finished his workout and sat on his desk when one of his co-workers heard him gasping for air. He was not unresponsive so that coworker called 911. Fortunately, a former nurse was present at the office so she promptly started providing CPR. In almost 4 minutes medical rescuers arrived, they gave him four shocks, and was taken to the hospital.

Full Story / June 3, 2019

Studies show people are hesitant to perform CPR on women

A survey conducted by the University of Colorado School of Medicine on 54 people showed that men are most likely to refuse to do CPR on women as they might be accused of sexual harassment or of taking advantage of the situation to touch the woman victim inappropriately. Health practitioners, however encourage anyone who knows CPR to help people regardless of gender, or age during emergency and help save lives.

Full Story / November 5, 2018

A man's life is saved by his coworkers

A man working in construction was saved through CPR performed by his coworkers in late September. When he collapsed due to cardiac arrest, coworkers began CPR and called 911. This is the second time coworkers had found him not breathing and with no pulse. The same man collapsed at work in 2012 and was saved by his coworkers quick response and knowledge of CPR.

Full Story / October 15, 2015