Accredited, online ACLS training in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

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

Acceptance in Louisiana

State acceptance in Louisiana

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

§437. Qualifying continuing medical education programs A. Any program, course, seminar or other activity offering category 1 CME shall be deemed approved for purposes of satisfying the continuing medical education requirements under this Subchapter, if sponsored or offered by:

  1. an organization or entity accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME);

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

Minimum of 5 contact hours of ANCC or State BON accredited nursing continuing education required annually for license renewal

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

Select: Part XXXIII - DentalhHealth profession http://www.lsbd.org/applications/DentalPracticeAct.pdf 1611. Continuing education requirements for relicensure of dentists A. Unless exempted under §1607, each dentist shall complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education during each renewal period for the renewal of his/her license to practice dentistry. 1615. Approved courses A. Courses sponsored or approved by the following organizations shall be accepted by the board: 1. American Dental Association and its affiliate associations and societies; H. Dentists will be awarded three clinical credit hours for successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation course ““C””, basic life support for healthcare providers as defined by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross Professional Rescue Course. “

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

§507. Continuing education program requirements.

  1. A minimum of 1 1/2 ACPE or board-approved CPE units, or 15 hours, shall be required each year as a prerequisite for pharmacist licensure renewal. Of this number, no less than 3/10 ACPE or board-approved CPE units, or three hours, shall be acquired through live presentations, as designated by ACPE or the board. Alternatively, should a pharmacist choose to not acquire at least 3/10 ACPE or board-approved CPE units, or three hours, through live presentations, then he shall acquire an additional 5/10 ACPE or board-approved CPE units, or five hours, through any other acceptable method, over and above the minimum requirement, for a total of two ACPE or board-approved CPE units, or 20 hours.

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EMS workers: Our courses count in LA as acceptable CME

The Louisiana Bureau of EMS has established guidelines for “state approved” continuing education in response to the NREMT’s statement:

Also states: The Louisiana Bureau of EMS has pre-approved continuing education that fits into one or more of the following criteria: Common EMS specialty courses

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Click: State approved continuing education memo

Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in LA

CBA trainers list - Part XXVIII requires all CBA operators to hold current training certificates in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and bloodborne pathogens and disease transmission prevention. We will accept online training for the bloodborne pathogens/disease transmission prevention course only. The other two courses must be classroom training.

Furthermore, we are listed on the DHH-approved trainers/training centers for requisite CBA training:

Web Page At

See the last page of the PDF.

Childcare

A. Infant and Child CPR All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department.

B. Adult CPR. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in adult CPR through training approved by the department.

C. Pediatric first aid. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department.

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 LA. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
1541 Kings Hwy/ Shreveport, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Bayou CPR
1 Sanctuary Boulevard, Suite 306/ Mandeville, LA BLS ACLS PALS

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
1816 Industrial Blvd/ Harvey, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Cintas First Aid & Safety, Baton Rouge
11401 Industriplex Blvd, Suite 5/ Baton Rouge, LA

Woman`s Hospital
100 Woman's Way/ Baton Rouge, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Natchitioches Regional Medical Center
1013 Parkway dr./ Natchitoches, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Our Lady of the Lake College
5414 Brittany Dr./ Baton Rouge, LA

River Parishes Hospital
500 Rue de Sante/ La Place, LA

CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier
One Saint Mary Place/ Shreveport, LA BLS ACLS PALS

NHO Staffing, LLC
3001 North Arnoult Rd./ Metairie, LA

Marcus Medical Training
74153 Wyndotte Rd/ Kentwood, LA

The Safety Group Network, Inc.
1038 Harrison St/ Rayville, LA BLS ACLS PALS


9081 Highway 80/ Greenwood, LA BLS ACLS PALS

FlexMed Medical Staffing and Training, Lofton Medical Services d/b/a
1604 West Pinhook Road, Suite 162/ Lafayette, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Our Lady of the Lake Ascension
5120 Dijon Dr/ Baton Rouge, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy/ Lafayette, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Lane Regional Medical Center
6300 Main St./ Zachary, LA BLS ACLS PALS

W-K Career Institute Training Center
2600 Greenwood Rd/ Shreveport, LA

Byrd Regional Medical Center
1020 West/ Leesville, LA

Mercy Regional Medical
800 East Main Street/ Ville Platte, LA

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital
524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive/ Lake Charles, LA

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
651 North Bolton Ave./ Alexandria, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Kindred Hospital
3601 Coliseum St./ New Orleans, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
1701 Oak Park Boulevard/ Lake Charles, LA BLS ACLS PALS

National EMS Academy, Acadian Companies d/b/a
2916 N University Ave Bldg B/ Lafayette, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Flexmed Training & Staffing
208 Roto Park Dr./ Broussard, LA BLS ACLS PALS

East Baton Rouge Parish EMS
3801 Harding Blvd./ Baton Rouge, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Babcock Health Gulf Coast Headquarters
4535 Williams Blvd/ Kenner, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Glenwood Regional Medical Center (GRMC-TC)
503 McMillan / Thomas Road/ West Monroe, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Training Center
233 Taylor Ave/ Winnsboro, LA BLS ACLS PALS

CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital
3330 Masonic Dr/ Alexandria, LA BLS ACLS PALS

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
701 Cypress St/ Sulphur, LA BLS ACLS PALS

Total 32 training sites in LA. Show all.

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Questions

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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.

Louisiana daycare's CPR certification lapses after tragic death of an infant

A 3-month-old infant was found unresponsive at a daycare, inquiry was commenced. On March 11, the Bossier City Fire Department was summoned. On the arrival, responders found 3-month-old Dakota Becker who was not breathing. CPR was administered and then she was rushed to the hospital. She was tragically pronounced dead, her mother expressed trust in the daycare however, an investigation revealed lapses in CPR certification. Plume Academy daycare has not commented yet.

Full Story / March 19, 2024

Teen soccer player defies odds after cardiac arrest

Mackenzie Kelso has made significant strides even after enduring prolonged hospitalization and rehabilitation. Mac an 18-year-old soccer goalie was born with heart defects but played soccer with a pacemaker. Last July during an off-campus practice her heart stopped. There was no defibrillator and it took a few minutes for the EMTs to arrive too. Dr. Nikola Dragojlovic emphasizes learning CPR. Mac has resumed her studies without any hindrance.

Full Story / February 20, 2024

Heart attack survivor reunites with first responders, emphasizing 911 and CPR vitality

In honor of CPR and AED Week, a heartwarming story emerges as a heart attack survivor, Billy Savely Sr., reunites with the heroic first responders who rescued him. Mr. Savely experienced cardiac arrest on March 30, and his quick-thinking wife dialed 911. The Lafayette police department and Acadian Ambulance Services promptly arrived, administering CPR for nearly twenty minutes before transferring him to Lourdes Hospital. Deeply grateful, Savely acknowledged the importance of these first responders, emphasizing their vital role in saving his life. As they received certificates, Sergeant Wayne Griffin and Corporal Brandon Dugas expressed the significance of this reunion, marking a special day for all involved.

Full Story / June 2, 2023

Firefighter's saved man's life by CPR

On Feb 24, Matt and George saw a man suffering from cardiac arrest while they were playing pool. They started providing him CPR for about 8 minutes until the first responders arrived. Doctors said that the man would have died if they didn't provide CPR. Matt and George now urge that everyone should learn CPR.

Full Story / March 7, 2021