Online ACLS certification in Louisiana

How to complete your ACLS certification in Louisiana

You are able to complete your ACLS, PALS and BLS certification in Louisiana with a fully in-person, or blended online course.

Acceptance in Louisiana

• Louisana State Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved our organization , approval Provider #59.
• Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for podiatric physicians, physicians and surgeons, medical psychologists, clinical lab personnel, perfusionists, and respiratory therapy accepts our AMA COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
• Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
• Louisiana Dept. of Education Division of Licensing for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved our course .
• Louisiana Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because we satisfy their rules.
• LA Dept of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for EMTs accepts our BLS because we satisfy their rules.
• for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved our course .

Welcome medical professionals

Welcome to the oldest provider of online ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) certification and recertification. Our goal is get you your new ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification in Louisiana as quickly and efficiently as possible! We offer services for beginners as well as anyone who is a nurse or physician’s assistant. We are the only resource you will need for BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification in Louisiana.

We also understand the need for high-quality and accurate material. All of our training material is written by experienced medical professionals and updated to reflect current American Heart Association guidelines.

Features include

• No skills check necessary.
• Receipt of a free instant provider eCard and hard-copy certificate upon request.
• Curricula compliant with current AHA guidelines.
• Save 10% to 15% when you enroll in more than one course — no strings attached!
• 14 days, 100% money-back guarantee.
• Retake the test up to three times if you don’t pass this first or second time.

Now offering PALS and BLS courses

Not only do we offer top-quality ACLS training, but we now are able to meet your entire certification requirement with our new PALS (pediatric advanced life support) and BLS (basic life support) courses. The following courses are available:

• PALS online certification and recertification
• BLS online certification and recertification

No skills check and 24/7 access

No skills check is necessary in order to receive your PALS, BLS, or ACLS certification in Louisiana or your recertification. It’s as easy as signing up, studying up, and passing the test, and you don’t need a nursing degree to pass.

Once you pass the test, you will be able to download an instant provider eCard. We will also put your physical certificate in the mail within one business day if requested. This means that you can use our service and become certified 24/7 without the hassle of scheduling a skills test or working around other people’s schedules.

100% money-back guarantee

We want all of our customers to be fully satisfied with our BLS, ACLS, and PALS recertification and certification classes, so all of our courses come with a 7 days refund guarantee. We offer this unprecedented guarantee simply for your peace of mind. We want you to feel confident when you take your ACLS course in Louisiana.

We will refund 100% of your money if you are unhappy with our courses within the first 14 days.

Earn your certification or recertification today

Sign up for an ACLS, PALS, or BLS course from ACLS Training Center to find out why so many medical professionals are saving time and money by earning their provider eCards online and getting their ACLS certification in Louisiana with confidence.

• Our company has been helping medical professionals from around the world become certified since 1998
• Our courses are comprehensive, easy to understand, and up to date with the latest cardiovascular-related medical practices
• Sign up and gain immediate access to our online training material and our exams. You can take as much time as you need to study up and pass the exam

Additional savings available

If you enroll in more than one of our ACLS, BLS, or PALS training courses, our online shopping cart will give you an automatic discount of up to 15%. That makes our PALS course in Louisiana the best deal online!

If you know that you will need additional certifications in the future, you can save money by purchasing the classes together. Remember, there is no time limit on taking and passing the exam. You can enroll in all of the classes you need and take the tests on your own time.

Our discount rates allow you to

• Save 10% if you enroll in any two online BLS, ACLS, or PALS classes.
• Save 15% if you enroll in any three online PALS, BLS, or ACLS classes.
• No extra steps to claim your discount: Our shopping cart does all the work, and you get your PALS certification in Louisiana at a discount!

Widely accepted with money-back guarantee

Our BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses are all accepted in every state of the United States and are accepted in most international countries and regions. That means that your BLS certification in Louisiana should be valid anywhere else that you go. If for whatever reason you enroll in a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 7 days.

Based on the latest AHA guidelines

The team at the online ACLS Training Center works hard to stay up-to-date with new cardiac-related information and practices.

Louisiana medical statistics

Please take a few moments to read some medical facts about the state of Louisiana. We have compiled a list of Louisiana BLS, ACLS, and PALS-related medical facts that active medical professionals should know prior to completing a PALS, ACLS, or BLS course in Louisiana.

How is Louisiana unique?

Louisiana is a relatively average state in regard to cardiovascular-related medical issues. The people of Louisiana, however, do smoke considerably more than people in most other states in the Southeastern United States. In fact, 22.1% of the population in Louisiana are smokers.

Also, Louisiana babies have a very high rate of low birth weight. The percentage of babies born with low birth weight is 10.8%.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care 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.

Endorsements

Below is a general list of requirements for endorsements. Visit APRN endorsement application to view the endorsement application.

• Proof of licensure from the state that you were originally licensed in.
• Proof of licensure from the last state you worked in, if applicable.
  • Licensure verification may be obtainable from www.nursys.com, otherwise, contact your original and prior state’s nursing boards for verification.
• Proof you have completed an approved nursing program.
  • Excelsior graduates should contact the Louisiana Board directly.
• Either a passing score on the NCLEX or a score of at least 1600, or 350 on the State Board Test Pool Examination.
• No prior disciplinary action or pending criminal action.
• Proof of English language proficiency if applicable.
• Criminal background check.
• 2x2 passport style photo.
• LPN or LVN licensure verification, even if it is expired.
• Transcripts proving nursing education.
• Social security number.
• Application Fees:
  • $140.75 for mailed applications ($240.75 if requesting a temporary permit).
  • $150.75 for hand-delivered applications ($250.75 if requesting a temporary permit).

Licenses are renewed yearly in Louisiana from October to the last day of December for $100. Late renewals will be accepted until the 31st of January for $150. All renewals must be completed online. All licenses are paperless. Free license verification can be obtained at the LSBN website within one business day after renewing online.

Continuing competency

The amount of continuing education you need for renewal will depend on how many hours you have worked over the year prior to renewal. Nurses practicing for at least 1600 hours will need at least 5 contact hours. Those practicing between 160 and 1600 hours will need at least 10 contact hours. Registered nurses practicing less than 160 hours will need at least 15 contact hours. See this document by the Louisiana Register for more details.

This state requires nurses to hold current ACLS certification.

Contact information

Louisiana State Board of Nursing
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone: 225-755-7500
Fax: 225-755-7584

Email: support@ACLS.netEmail</a

For more specific inquiries:

• Education/Licensure: Patricia Dufrene 225-755-7522 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• Endorsements/Volunteer Nurses/Foreign Nurses: 225-755-7520 225-755-7581 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• Education: Students & Continuing Education: 225-755-7522 225-755-7580 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• General Questions: 225-755-7500 225-755-7584 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

• License Renewal: 225-755-7500 225-755-7584 support@ACLS.netEmail</a

FAQ

Frequently asked questions for continuing nursing education can be found at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing continuing education FAQs page.

Frequently asked questions for renewing your license online can be found at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing renewal FAQs page.

In-person training

Your choices for in-person AHA training:

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in LA. This list was produced by ACLS Training Center.