British Columbia ACLS certification online

This page explains the ACLS certification process in British Columbia, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in British Columbia through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.

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!

British Columbia’s cardiovascular health landscape

Cardiac care challenges in British Columbia

British Columbia’s cardiac care system faces notable challenges, particularly in rural and remote areas. Data from the BC Cardiac Arrest Registry indicates that survival rates for OHCAs are significantly lower outside urban centers due to longer EMS response times. Research suggests that survival to hospital discharge is highly dependent on advanced life support (ALS) intervention within the first six minutes of BLS initiation, yet many regions fall short of this benchmark.

Emergency medical services under strain

In 2023, British Columbia paramedics responded to over 45,000 cardiac-related emergencies, with rural areas experiencing significantly longer response times. While urban centers like Vancouver achieve a median response time of under 6 minutes, rural and remote communities often experience delays of 15 minutes or more. This gap increases mortality risks for OHCA patients, as early defibrillation is critical for survival.

Chronic disease burden

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

• 11.4% of adults in BC have diabetes, a major contributor to heart disease.
• 41.2% of British Columbians have high cholesterol, contributing to ischemic heart disease.
• Atrial fibrillation, affecting over 55,000 British Columbians, is responsible for nearly 20% of stroke cases in adults over 40.

British Columbia-specific training statistics and outcomes

Health system performance

• EMS response times: Delays in rural areas contribute to lower OHCA survival rates.
• Surgical backlogs: In 2023, thousands of delayed cardiac surgeries put additional pressure on emergency interventions.
• Cardiac arrest survival: In BC, survival rates for OHCAs remain below 15%, reinforcing the need for widespread ACLS training.

Educational attainment

• ACLS certification rates: 76% of BC nurses maintain current ACLS credentials, per 2024 workforce data.
• Training gaps: Over 20% of healthcare providers in smaller clinics report delays in recertification due to staff shortages.