This page explains the ACLS certification process in Arkansas, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.
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 Arkansas through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:
We have aggregated useful and interesting cardiac-related medical facts specific to Arkansas. Read below to find out more about unique Arkansas ACLS, BLS, and PALS medical statistics.

Arkansas is slightly worse in most categories than the Southeastern regional average for cardiovascular-related statistics, except for one notable category. The one statistic where Arkansas ranks very well is diabetes. At only 9.6%, Arkansas is only bested by Virginia (8.7%) in this category. The Southeastern regional average for diabetes is 10.65%.
The obesity rate in Arkansas is troubling and is higher than the regional average. It is 37.5%, the second-highest in the entire Southeast region.
Finally, Arkansas has the lowest median household income in the Southeast, at $38,571.00. To get some perspective, the regional average is $42,826.00.
Arkansas has created a program designed to give young people a two-week-long glimpse into the world of medical professionals. During the course, experience a variety of hands-on activities including CPR demonstrations and certifications, first aid training, and healthy eating demonstrations. https://uamshealth.com/pastoral-care/training/
Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some healthcare professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
Arkansas is a compact state. If you are moving to Arkansas or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement in order to use your license in Arkansas. General instructions are listed below.
For more details on the endorsement process, see the Arkansas RN endorsement process.
Licenses are renewed on a staggered biennial birth date system. The renewal fee is $100 for RNs.
To meet Arkansas’ continuing competency requirements, you must complete one of the following before each biennial renewal:
APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete an additional 5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics related to their specialty certification for each renewal.
See more details on continuing education.
Web address: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/nursing-arkansas-state-board/
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
1123 S. University Ave.
Suite 800
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-686-2700
Fax: 501-686-2714
Email:Email Arkansas State Board of NursingEmail</a
| 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 a 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 approximately 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 |
View our list of training centers and skill testers in AR.
St. Bernard's Healthcare
225 East Washington Avenue/ Jonesboro, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
ABC First Aid
P.O. Box 575/ Lowell, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Preparedness and Training
109 Lower Ridge Road/ Conway, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Care IV Home Health
3801 Johnson Mill Blvd I/ Fayetteville, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
620 N Main St/ Harrison, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Washington Regional Medical Center
3215 N. North Hills Blvd (WRMC Education Dept.)/ Fayetteville, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
University of Arkansas Medical Science
4301 W Markham St # 526/ Little Rock, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
2500 S. Main/ Hope, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
900 W. Kingshighway, P.O. Box 339/ Paragould, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Baxter Regional Medical Center
624 Hospital Dr Attn: Education Dept./ Mountain Home, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
UAM College of Technology - McGehee
1609 Ash St/ McGehee, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Community & Professional Resource Center Inc. dba The CPR Center
801 S 21st St Ste A Dba The Cpr Center/ Fort Smith, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
National Park Medical Center
1920 Malvern Ave/ Hot Springs, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NorthStar EMS Inc.
1701 E BeebeCapps/ Searcy, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
American First Response
8735 Sheltie Dr Ste F/ Maumelle, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Lifesaver Associates
5407 Stagecoach Road (previously Highway 5 North); Suite 16/ Bryant, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Emergency Education Associates
400 N 38th Pl/ Rogers, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
MEMS - Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
1101 W 8th St/ Little Rock, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
609 W. Maple Ave/ Springdale, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Cintas First Aid & Safety - Little Rock
102 Champs Blvd./ Maumelle, AR
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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Total 20 training sites in AR. Show all.
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