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

Acceptance in Texas

State acceptance in Texas

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

Physician CME requirements (per biennium) 24 formal category 1 or 1A hours: courses designated for AMA/PRA category 1 credit by a CME sponsor accredited by ACCME (Accreditation Council for CME) or state medical society recognized by ACCME;

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

One method to demonstrate compliance with the continuing competency requirements is to complete 20 contact hours of CNE in the nurse’s area of practice every two years coinciding with the nurse’s license renewal

What CNE is acceptable? To count toward licensure renewal, a program must have been approved by one of the credentialing agencies recognized by the Board. The credentialing agencies have met nationally-predetermined criteria to approve programs and providers of CNE. The Board recognizes the following credentialing agencies and providers: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC);

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

§507. Continuing education program requirements.

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 TX as acceptable CME because we are ANCC accredited

Currently recognized CE accrediting agencies American Nurses Credentializing Center (ANCC)/American Nurses Association

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Childcare

§748.911. Who must have first aid and CPR training? §748.913. What are the requirements for CPR training? (3)(A) Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing as required by 746.1315(a) of this division (relating to Who must have pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR training?). (4)(A) Pediatric CPR as required by §746.1315(b) of this division. (B) Each caregiver and child-care center director. (C)(i) Within 90 days of employment; and (C)(ii) The person must stay current in this training. May be provided through blended learning that utilizes online technology, including self-instructional training, as long as the criteria in paragraph (1) of this subsection is met

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 TX. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.

Safety and Health Solutions -Houston, TX
2450 Louisana STE 400/ Houston, TX BLS ACLS PALS

Express CPR Training
3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd. Suite 200/ Arlington, TX BLS ACLS PALS

Region 16
5800 Bell St./ Amarillo, TX BLS ACLS PALS

Terlingua Fire & EMS Training Center
P.O. Box 290/ Terlingua, TX BLS ACLS PALS

ACRS
2190 North Loop West, Suite 107/ Houston, TX BLS ACLS PALS

AMR
2501 Inwood rd./ Dallas, TX BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 195 training sites in TX. Show all.

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Accredited, online ACLS training in Texas

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 Texas

Acceptance in Texas

State acceptance in Texas

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

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

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

EMS workers: Our courses count in TX as acceptable CME because we are ANCC accredited

Childcare

In-person training

Nearby training sites

Questions

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