Nova Scotia ACLS certification online

This page explains the ACLS certification process in Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

  • Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia for dental professionals accepts our ADA 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!

Nova Scotia’s cardiovascular health landscape

The province faces significant challenges in managing cardiac health:

  • Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCAs): Paramedics in Nova Scotia respond to more than 1,200 cardiac arrests annually.
  • Survival Rates: Of the approximately 1,000 Nova Scotians who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, only about 6% survive.
  • Impact of COVID-19: During the early phase of the pandemic, there was a notable increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, rising from a monthly mean of 115 to 136 cases.

Nova Scotia training statistics and outcomes

  • Certification Trends: While many healthcare providers maintain current ACLS credentials, there is a need for more accessible training solutions to address certification gaps.
  • Impact on Patient Care: Immediate application of BLS and ACLS protocols significantly improves survival rates, emphasizing the importance of continuous, up-to-date training.

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