Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other clinical professionals working in high-acuity settings. These articles cover what ACLS involves, who needs it, how requirements vary across health systems and states, and how to stay current — whether you’re renewing for the first time or navigating a new employer’s credentialing expectations. All courses referenced meet American Heart Association® standards.

31 10, 2025

2025 AHA Guidelines: BLS, ACLS & PALS Changes
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2025 AHA Guidelines: BLS, ACLS & PALS Changes

ACLS, BLS, Education, PALS
2025 AHA Guidelines: BLS, ACLS & PALS Changes

2025 AHA Guidelines: BLS, ACLS & PALS Changes

October 31st, 2025|ACLS, BLS, Education, PALS|

The American Heart Association released its comprehensive 2025 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care in October 2025, marking the most significant update to resuscitation science in five years. With 760 specific recommendations spanning adult, pediatric, and neonatal life support, these guidelines introduce critical changes that every healthcare provider needs to understand and implement immediately. At Project Heartbeat, all of our BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses have been updated to reflect these latest 2025 guidelines. Whether you're due [...]

23 09, 2025

HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training
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HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training

ACLS, BLS, Classes, Education, PALS
HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training

HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Best BLS, ACLS & PALS Training

September 23rd, 2025|ACLS, BLS, Classes, Education, PALS|

HeartCode Complete vs. RQI: Understanding the Best Training Solution for BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification In the world of healthcare, staying current with life-saving skills like Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is not just mandatory—it's crucial to saving lives. As resuscitation science evolves, so do the training methods. Two of the most popular and effective American Heart Association (AHA) options available today are HeartCode Complete and RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement). [...]

20 03, 2020

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS
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Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS

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Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS

March 20th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, Education|

Problems with Excessive Ventilation During ACLS At some point in your career, you have probably dealt with a patient who was hyperventilating. This is generally referred to as respirations greater than 20 per minute. When respirations become much faster than that, oxygen levels drop and your patient begins to feel lightheaded or dizzy. However, even when your patient cannot control their own respirations, such as during or after a code, he may still be hyperventilating due to rescuer attempts. There [...]

13 03, 2020

The H’s and T’s of ACLS
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The H’s and T’s of ACLS

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The H’s and T’s of ACLS

The H’s and T’s of ACLS

March 13th, 2020|ACLS, Education|

When treating any patient, it is important to recognize what underlying concerns could be causing the present issue. Not only will this help you decide upon the correct treatment method, but also it will help you treat your patient in a more time-conscious manner. This is particularly important when treating patients with life-threatening conditions. When you learn ACLS, you will be clued in to what is commonly called the H’s and T’s, which is a [...]

6 03, 2020

ACLS and PALS Medications to Study
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ACLS and PALS Medications to Study

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ACLS and PALS Medications to Study

ACLS and PALS Medications to Study

March 6th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing|

An in-depth look at ACLS and PALS certification classes and their respective study booklets will quickly show you that there are numerous medications that can be used for every algorithm. While all of these medications are important and will probably be used on your floor or in your emergency department at one point or another, some of them are more likely to be seen on your certification examination and during your mega code. Therefore, focusing on the classification, dosages and usages of the following medications is most helpful for your limited study time.

14 02, 2020

What to Expect During ACLS Training
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What to Expect During ACLS Training

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What to Expect During ACLS Training

What to Expect During ACLS Training

February 14th, 2020|ACLS, Advanced Nursing|

Knowing what to expect when you are facing anything new can mean the difference between feeling deep anxiety or confidence. This is no different when it comes to ACLS training and testing.

31 01, 2020

The Most Forgotten ACLS Algorithms
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The Most Forgotten ACLS Algorithms

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The Most Forgotten ACLS Algorithms

The Most Forgotten ACLS Algorithms

January 31st, 2020|ACLS|

Because ventricular fibrillation, or V-fib, is so commonly seen and is so dangerous, it's typically a primary focus in any ACLS class. However, you should also focus sufficient time on the following two algorithms, frequently forgotten by well-meaning students.

24 07, 2019

ACLS Drugs Based on EKG Interpretation
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ACLS Drugs Based on EKG Interpretation

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ACLS Drugs Based on EKG Interpretation

ACLS Drugs Based on EKG Interpretation

July 24th, 2019|ACLS, Education|

One of the biggest differences between having a BLS certification and a more advanced ACLS certification is the difference in what you will be allowed to do during a code. While BLS focuses on the basic life support skills of CPR, ACLS builds on that information with more advanced knowledge of how to respond to a patient during respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, shock, acute coronary syndrome or stroke. You will learn more about airway management, and you will focus [...]

17 07, 2019

Get Your ACLS Certification and Watch Your Career Grow
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Get Your ACLS Certification and Watch Your Career Grow

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Get Your ACLS Certification and Watch Your Career Grow

Get Your ACLS Certification and Watch Your Career Grow

July 17th, 2019|ACLS|

Advanced cardiac life support certification or ACLS is a great training class for many types of health care providers, especially for those who are frequently called upon to provide direct life-saving care to their patients. Even if your nursing unit or health care organization does not require you to carry this certification, you may be surprised to find that taking this two-day course and passing the examination can still provide you with a wide array of career-improving benefits. ACLS Certification [...]

3 05, 2019

V-Tach: When to Worry and When to Treat
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V-Tach: When to Worry and When to Treat

ACLS, Education, EMT Training
V-Tach: When to Worry and When to Treat

V-Tach: When to Worry and When to Treat

May 3rd, 2019|ACLS, Education, EMT Training|

The key to responding appropriately to your patients when they’re in life-threatening situations is to be able to recognize what the problem is quickly and to get them the appropriate treatment without delay. However, their symptoms may not always match up with what you believe the EKG rhythm is showing. One of the most potent examples of this is in patients with ventricular tachycardia. Tachycardia usually refers to any heart rhythm over 120 beats per minute, but emergency treatments [...]

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