Online ACLS certification

Welcome medical professionals

Alberta medical professionals seeking efficient, accredited Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or recertification now have access to flexible online training programs tailored to provincial healthcare demands. With rising cardiac mortality rates, frequent emergency department closures, and systemic strain on frontline workers, maintaining up-to-date life support credentials is critical.

ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification programs

Comprehensive online training

Alberta healthcare providers can complete ACLS, PALS, or BLS certifications entirely online through our platform which offers:

• Immediate access to 2020 AHA/HSFC guideline-compliant materials.
• Instant eCards and mailed certificates upon passing.
• AMA PRA category 1 credits™ and CME/CPD accreditation.
• A 30 days 100% money back guarantee.
• No skills check required: Full certification without in-person assessments.
• Discounts: 10% off two courses, 15% off three.

Blended learning options

For employers requiring hands-on validation, we offer blended ACLS courses:

1. Online modules: 8–14 hours of self-paced theory.
2. In-Person skills review: 8–13 hours of practical training.
3. Costs range from $200–$390, with recertification at reduced rates.

So how does it work?

Getting your PALS, BLS, and ACLS recertification or certification is remarkably simple with our service.

Just follow these steps to begin your training. Don’t worry; we walk you through every step once you sign up.

1. Select and download the ACLS online course or other course(s) from the list above
2. Study up and pass the online multiple choice test(s)
3. Receive your same-day email certification and receive your physical certificate within a few business days after requesting.

Discount rates

• Save 10% if you enroll in any 2 online BLS, ACLS, or PALS classes
• Save 15% if you enroll in any 3 online PALS, BLS, or ACLS classes
• No extra steps to claim your discount. Our shopping cart does all the work!

Alberta’s cardiovascular health landscape

Cardiac care challenges in central Alberta

Central Alberta faces significantly higher post-heart attack mortality rates compared to urban centers like Calgary. Between 2007–2010, central Alberta residents had a 70% higher mortality rate after acute myocardial infarction than Calgarians, attributed to delayed access to catheterization labs and specialist care. Despite incremental improvements, disparities persist: in 2023–2024, central Alberta’s heart attack mortality remained 47% higher than Calgary’s, highlighting gaps in timely interventions such as angioplasty.

Emergency medical services under strain

In 2023, 26 rural Alberta emergency departments closed for 38,000 cumulative hours, primarily due to staffing shortages. These closures exacerbate pressure on EMS crews, who face prolonged patient transfers and burnout under core-flex scheduling models requiring 96-hour on-call shifts. Paramedics report increased “timed-out” incidents due to extended hospital offload delays, reducing available ambulances during peak demand.

Chronic disease burden

Alberta’s aging population and high chronic disease prevalence amplify cardiovascular risks:

• 11.4% of adults have diabetes, exceeding regional averages.
• 40.9% of adults have high cholesterol, contributing to ischemic heart disease.
• Atrial fibrillation affects 59,000 Albertans, responsible for 25% of strokes in adults over 40.

Alberta-specific training statistics and outcomes

Health system performance

• EMS response times: 67% of 2023–2024 targets met, with improvements in urban zones.
• Surgical backlogs: 11,000 additional surgeries completed in 2023–2024, yet waitlists persist.
• Cardiac arrest survival: Only 1 in 10 out-of-hospital patients survive nationally, with rural Alberta facing steeper odds.

Educational attainment

• ACLS certification rates: 78% of Alberta RNs maintain current credentials, per 2024 AHS workforce data.
• Training gaps: 22% of rural clinics report staff lacking recent PALS recertification, delaying pediatric care.