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

Acceptance in Illinois

State acceptance in Illinois

Physicians: We are accepted by the IL Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)

Section 1285.110 continuing medical education (CME) a) Continuing medical education hours requirements 7) The division, upon recommendation of the Medical Licensing Board, will accept the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (AMA PRA) certificate awarded to physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches as documentation of compliance with the 150 CME hours set forth in this Part. The hours shall be earned consistently with the prerenewal period set forth in subsection (a)(2).

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

20 hours of approved continuing education will be required for the June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026 license renewal cycle.

c) Approved CE sponsors and programs

Sponsor, as used in this section, shall mean: > C) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accredited or approved providers.

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

Section 1220.440 continuing education Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a dentist shall have completed 48 hours of continuing education (CE) relevant to the practice of dentistry during the prerenewal period. b) Approved continuing education/continuing education sponsors 2) CE credit may be earned for verifiable attendance at or participation in any courses that meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1) given by one of the following sponsors: A) American Dental Association and National Dental Association, its constituent and component/branch associations and the American Dental Association continuing education recognition programs; American Medical Association (AMA), specialty medical associations/organizations, the Accreditation council on continuing medical education;

Sec. 16. Expiration, renewal and restoration of licenses. A dentist or dental hygienist shall provide proof of current basic life support (BLS) certification intended for health care providers at the time of renewal as provided by rule.

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

Section 1330.100 continuing education

a) Continuing education requirements

Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a pharmacist shall complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) during the 24 months preceding the expiration date of the license, in accordance with section 12 of the Act. b) Approved continuing education
CE credit shall be based upon the completion of courses offered by providers approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

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EMS workers: Our courses count in IL as acceptable CME

D) The licensee shall have a current CPR for healthcare providers certificate that covers: i) Adult one-rescuer CPR, ii) Adult foreign body airway obstruction management, iii) Pediatric one-rescuer CPR, iv) Pediatric foreign body airway obstruction management, v) Adult two-rescuer CPR, and vi) AED.

CPR for healthcare providers — a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that meets or exceeds the American Heart Association course “BLS for healthcare providers”.

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Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in IL

Section 797.1300 body artist proficiency requirements d) Body artists/apprentices shall maintain documentation of completion of “bloodborne pathogen training”, as required by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1030) at the body art establishment.

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Childcare

DHS will accept the same CPR/first aid certification programs that IDCFS does. Both CPR and first aid segments must be taken in person.

American Heart Association (AHA)
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
American Red Cross (ARC)
American Trauma Event Management (AETM)
Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI)
Edward Atkinson/Emergency Response Health Network
Ellis & Associates, Inc.
EMS Safety Services
Medic First Aid
National Safety Council
R.H. Sanders and Associates

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 IL. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.

Richland Community College
One College Park/ Decatur, IL BLS ACLS PALS

Contemporary Life Saving Training, LLC
1 S Church St. Suite 503/ Belleville, IL BLS ACLS PALS

Bartlett Fire Protection District
234 N Oak/ Bartlett, IL BLS ACLS PALS

Illinois Safety CPR
17 W Conti Pkwy/ Elmwood Park, IL BLS ACLS PALS

Links4life CPR and First Aid Training
28959 Pilgrims Pass/ Lakemoor, IL BLS ACLS PALS

Safety First
807 West Country Drive/ Bartlett, IL BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 101 training sites in IL. Show all.

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Life saving stories

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Accredited, online ACLS training in Illinois

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 Illinois

Acceptance in Illinois

State acceptance in Illinois

Physicians: We are accepted by the IL Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)

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

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

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

EMS workers: Our courses count in IL as acceptable CME

Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in IL

Childcare

In-person training

Nearby training sites

Questions

How to find CPR near me?

Life saving stories

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Stranger's heroic CPR saves runner's life; awarded lifesaving honor

Illinois high school senior's life saved by athletic trainer's heroic actions at homecoming dance

A girl saved her sister's life by CPR

Illinois's first save with new resQCPR system

Homeless, retired firefighter remembers training and saves life

Softball player helps baseball coach with CPR

Englewood officers become saviors