State acceptance in Montana
We teach PALS certification courses, along with ACLS and BLS. Our courses are accepted by the Montana Board of Nursing and the Montana Board of Medical Examiners.
Physicians: Our course is AMA accredited
While there are no CME requirements for physicians in Montana, your hospital may appreciate knowing we are accredited.
Nurses: We are accepted by the MT Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited
E. Continuing education requirements: 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years due by the time of license renewal. 24.159.2101 Standards for continuing education (1) continuing education for nurses is formal training that: (a) provides new knowledge and skills to assist with advanced clinical decision making; (b) offers greater depth of knowledge and skills in a particular area of nursing role or practice; (c) enhances professional attitudes and behaviors; (d) advances career goals; (e) promotes professional development and currency in nursing practice; (f) supports innovation and creativity in nursing practice; (g) implements change within the individual’s nursing practice and within healthcare; or (h) addresses new and developing standards of nursing practice. (2) To qualify as contact hours, continuing education courses must be approved by an accrediting organization or provided by an academic institution of higher learning, a continuing education provider, or an APRN certifying body.
Dentists: We are accepted by the MT Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
24.138.2104 Requirements and restrictions (a) for dentists, 60 per three-year cycle. (3) courses that are unacceptable for continuing education credit include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: (e) basic life support/CPR.
24.138.403 Mandatory certification (1) All licensed active status dentists, dental hygienists, and denturists shall possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification. (4) Internet CPR, ACLS, or PALS courses will be accepted if a hands-on evaluation of clinical competency is also included.
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the MT Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited
How many hours of continuing education unit (CEU) is required for a pharmacist license?
The Board requires 1.5 CEU (15 clock hours) with a minimum of 5 hours to be obtained in an approved group setting or 2.0 CEU (20 clock hours) if you do not take at least 5 hours in an approved group program.
24.174.2106 Registered pharmacist continuing education - Approved programs (1) Continuing education programs sponsored by providers that are approved by the following organizations will automatically qualify for continuing education credit: (a) the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE);
Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in MT
37.112.129 Blood-borne pathogen exposure control (1) An establishment operator employing at least one artist shall meet the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030, which provides standards for blood-borne pathogen exposure control as promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference 29 CFR 1910.1030. Copies of 29 CFR 1910.1030 may be obtained by contacting the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division, Food and Consumer Safety Section, 1400 Broadway, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951.
Childcare
(2) Within 30 days of hire, teacher orientation which includes the following training must be completed: (a) current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR, infant choking response, and standard first aid CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting; Hybrid is accepted as long as skills are done in person Card needs to list all optional modules and components needed
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 MT. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.
Billings Clinic
801 N. 29th St./ Billings, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Audrain Medical Center
620 E. Monroe/ Mexico, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Billings Clinic
801 N. 29th St./ Billings, MT
ACLS
St. Vincent Healthcare
1233 N. 30th Street/ Billings, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Chouteau County EMS Council
1308 Franklin Chouteau Count Courthouse/ Fort Benton, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Heart Beat, Great Falls
821 29th Ave NE/ Great Falls, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
310 Sunnyview Ln/ Kalispell, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Billings Clinic
2800 10th Ave N Attn: Training Center/ Billings, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Montana Health Network Training Center
11 South 7th Street Suite 241/ Miles City, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
International Heart Institute of MT
500 W Broadway Ste 350/ Missoula, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
St. Peter's Hospital
2475 E Broadway St/ Helena, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Bozeman Health Cardiovascular
915 Highland Blvd/ Bozeman, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Missoula Emergency Services
1200 Burlington/ Missoula, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Holy Rosary Healthcare
2600 Wilson/ Miles City, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Carroll College
1601 Benton Avenue/ Helena, MT
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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Total 15 training sites in MT. Show all.
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