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Welcome to the oldest provider of online advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and recertification. We make it our priority to get you your ACLS, pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and basic life support (BLS) certification quickly. MN medical professionals need to have adequate training!
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.
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Not only do we offer top quality ACLS training, but we now are able to meet your entire certification requirement with our new PALS and BLS courses. The following courses are available:
No skills check is necessary in order to receive your PALS, BLS or ACLS certification. MN also medical workers can receive certification quickly. It’s as easy as signing up for PALS, BLS, or ACLS classes in MN, studying up, and passing the test.
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 1 business day if requested. This mean 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.
We want all of our customers to be fully satisfied with our BLS, PALS, and ACLS classes in MN. These include both recertification and certification classes. So, all of our courses come with a 14 days refund guarantee. This will include courses for PALS and BCLS. ACLS certification courses also come with a 14 days refund guarantee. We offer this unprecedented guarantee simply for your peace of mind.
We will refund 100% of your money if you are unhappy with our courses within the first 14 days.
Sign up for a certification course on PALS or BCLS. ACLS certification courses from ACLS Training Center will help to find out why so many medical professionals are saving time and money by earning their provider eCards online.
An automatic discount of 15% will be applied to your online shopping cart if you enroll in more than one of our course on BLS, PALS or ACLS certification. MN medical workers can get together and sign up to save money.
If you know that you will need an additional certification or renewal 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 the classes you need and take the tests on your own time.
Our BLS course, ACLS course and PALS course are all accepted in all areas of Minnesota from Minneapolis to Duluth, in every state of the United States and are accepted in most international countries and regions. If for whatever reason you enroll in a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money back guarantee for the first 14 days.
The team at the online ACLS Training Center works hard to stay up-to-date with new cardiac-related information and practices.
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.
Once you have passed the test, you will immediately be able to download an instant provider eCard. We will also mail you a physical certificate within one business day upon request. Those who are in an extreme hurry can request next-day shipping of their hard copy provider certificate at an additional cost.
Minnesota is unique in that it is easily the healthiest state in the Midwestern Region of the United States. It is a leader in many of the cardiovascular categories. For instance, Minnesotans boast the highest life expectancy of 80.9. They also experience the least amount of cardiovascular related deaths in the Midwest with only 197 deaths per 100,000 people.
The state of Minnesota also has the lowest rate of heart disease with a rate of 3.6%. To round it out, the residents of Minnesota have the lowest rate of people that are not covered by health care. Only 8.9% of the population of Minnesota is not covered.
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.
Below is a general list of requirements for endorsements. Go to the Minnesota Board of Nursing Endorsement Application page to view the endorsement application page. Nurses can also apply online Minnesota Board of Nursing Online Application.
Licenses are renewed every two years in Minnesota, with renewals costing $85. Renewals must be completed 30 days prior to the 15th of the licensee’s birth month; after this date, it will be considered late and incur an additional $50 late fee. Renew online here.
The fee for licensure status verification other than through NURSys is $20. The paper verification form is available in the Licensure by Endorsement application.
You must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. Of these, at least 1 hour must focus on pain management. The Board does not approve specific CE providers or courses, but this continuing education resources page provides information on continuing education resources and links to approved providers.
Foreign educated nurses must submit a Credentials Evaluation Report from either the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) or the International Education Research Foundation (IERF). Additionally, passing an approved English-language proficiency test is required. The options include:
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for state holidays (office will be closed).
Main Number: 612-317-3000
Toll-free (MN, IA, ND, SD, WI): 888-234-2690
TTY Number (Relay service for hearing/speech impaired): 800-627-3529
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Minnesota Board of Nursing
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May 20, 2025 --During a soccer game in Minnesota, 25-year-old Nils Gulbranson collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest. Opposing team players Derek Eklund and Scott Hunter, both with medical training, rushed to help. They performed CPR for several minutes and used an AED when Gulbranson stopped breathing again. Thankfully, he regained consciousness. Gulbranson was later diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, and received an implantable defibrillator. Grateful for their life-saving actions, Gulbranson credited the two for saving his life—a moment they all agree they'll never forget.
Jun 2, 2021 --The police were informed that a 10-year-old boy went unconscious and was not breathing. When the officer arrived the hotel custodian was performing CPR on the boy. The officer called paramedics and started performing CPR. The medics arrived and confirmed that the boy was in cardiac arrest, and worked to get the pulse back. The boy gained pulse and was then transported to the hospital.
Mar 1, 2020 --In the first period, Becker felt that something was off and that his body was not corresponding with his mind. He walked towards the mat and collapsed there. People rolled him over, he had already turned purple and was not breathing. He was pulseless for around 5 minutes and was not breathing at all. His heart started pumping again as the medical team performed CPR and used an AED machine.
Dec 2, 2019 --A truck hit a few cars in Coon Rapids. Heidmann was also the part of the crash but wasn't hit so he jumped into action and went to see a child's father who was asking for help. He knew how to perform CPR so he instantly provided CPR and rescue breathing to the child until the paramedics arrived. The child was then taken to the hospital.
Oct 24, 2018 --Ashley Goette never thought she would have to save a life before giving life to a new human being. A few days before giving birth to her baby boy, Ashley noticed that her husband was not snoring they way he would when sleeping and instead gasping for breath. She immediately called 911 and learned that her husband suffered a massive heart attack. Ashley, who has never done CPR before, was instructed to perform CPR on her unconscious husband despite her condition. The 911 dispatcher led her through the whole process until paramedics arrived at their home. Andrew Goette suffered lack of oxygen long enough to cause brain damage. He was later brought to the United Hospital in St. Paul and regained consciousness the following day. He was able to witness the birth of his baby boy, probably the reason for that very strong will to live.
Aug 20, 2018 --What would have been a quiet Saturday for residents of this Backus community became a tragic weekend when a woman who was swimming at Porto Lake was found lifeless near the shore. CPR was immediately peformed to save the woman's life but it was not successful. She was subsequently airlifted to a St. Cloud hospital where she died the following day.
Aug 11, 2018 --Police officers received a call about a man who was shot along Morgan Avenue North. When police arrived on the scene, the man did not have a pulse and was not breathing. The officers immediately performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The 28-year-old victim Lonzo Allen Washington was brought to the hospital but later died of gunshot wounds. He and the suspect according to police knew each other.
Jun 7, 2018 --Thirteen-year-old Cody Runyon was enjoying an afternoon in the pool with his friends in the neighborhood when he noticed a boy at the bottom of the pool apparently drowning. He did not waste another second; he thought he needed to help the boy. He grabbed the victim and, with the help of another boy, he brought the victim to safety. They were later joined by Desiree Pasko who immediately performed CPR, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and chest compressions while waiting for help to arrive. Desiree was ecstatic when she heard a small gurgle and noticed the boy's cheeks turn from blue to pink, which means the victim is alive. Everyone just heaved a sigh of relief when they heard Desiree screaming "he's alive"!
Jun 4, 2018 --A waitress's fast action and presence of mind saved a customer's life. Joann Leser was busy serving breakfast to early restaurant goers when she noticed a woman coming out of the washroom waving her hand. Sensing trouble, she immediately rushed to the woman and performed the Heimlich maneuver twice. The woman then spit up and tried to gasp for breath and later felt okay from that choking incident. The two women just hugged each other both thankful that the nightmare is over. Realizing the need to learn the very important life-saving procedures, Joann Leser later said she plans to enhance her skills more by taking CPR and other life-saving skills. She also highly recommends for everyone to learn both CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
Jun 4, 2018 --While swimming in the pool, Cody Runyan noticed a child lying at the bottom of the pool. He quickly responded and swam down to the child to grab him out of the pool, one boy also notice Cody and help him right away to save the victim. after they safely put the victim out of the pool, another rescuer Desiree Pasko, began doing the CPR to save the victim, after doing the CPR the victim response and his cough and vomit is a sign that the victim is safe from danger. To learn more about rescue breathing for infant check out our <a href="/bls">Basic Life Support course</a>.
Jan 7, 2018 --Jeff Schroder is an experienced basketball referee, he has been working for 27 years and has a passion for it "I love refereeing. I have a passion for it," said the professional. But everything went sour in a college game between Southwest Minnesota State University and Wayne State University at new year's eve. After running around for several minutes, the 46-year-old man collapsed to the floor and became unresponsive. Coach Brad Bigler and a doctor who was at the game, began doing CPR as well as provide several shocks with an automatic external defibrillator they had nearby. The paramedics arrived to take the coach to the nearest medical center where a quadruple-bypass surgery was performed to preserve his life.
Feb 15, 2017 --“I had no pulse. No heartbeat for five minutes.” recalled George Liberatore while telling his story. He was training at the fitness center when he suddenly fell ill, he could not feel his arms or legs and fell to the ground almost inmediatly. Luckily for him, Brittany Sabin, a trained ICU nurse was nearby to help him. She started doing chest compressions and rescue breathings while the ambulance arrived “And that young lady is just my angel. No question about it,” said Mr. George while he was recovering at the hospital. Thankful for such a heroic action performed by Brittany.
Oct 10, 2016 --It was a regular day of hard work for Chris Jesmer and his wife Jeanine. They decided to go to sleep early in order to rest for the next day of work. A regular good night’s sleep turned into a nightmare when Chris noticed his wife was unresponsive after he tried to wake her up. He immediately jumped out of bed and dialed 911 asking for help. Luckily the operator knew exactly how to help him by giving him exact instructions on how to perform hands only CPR. He followed the instructions to the letter for five minutes until help arrived. Jeanine is now recovering from cardiac arrest thanks to her heroic husband.
Sep 21, 2016 --Roger Keller had a history of heart disease, but it was all thanks to a new system that he managed to tell his story. It all happened when he was being transported to a medical center that Keller’s heart stopped beating. The firefighters in charge proceeded to administer CPR with a new system called ResQCPR. The main objective of the device is to help in doing chest compressions, it looks like a suction cup that attaches to a patient’s chest and helps regulate the rhythm of the compressions that are being done. This new system helped Roger Keller avoid further neurological damage and its proven to increase overall survival rates.
Sep 2, 2016 --An experienced biker named JR fell ill after riding for an annual event for breast cancer hosted by his wife Jen Anderson. The biker collapsed and a fellow cyclist and experienced nurse Beth Bergman assisted him quickly "He wasn't breathing, He had no pulse. It was blue instantaneously. His eyes were just glazed over. Gone.” said the Beth. She began doing CPR maneuvers and was assisted by her partner Dawn and a medical assistant who was driving along. After 20 minutes of administering compressions and breathing JR came back to life. He managed to make a lucky recovery after several days at the hospital with no further damage.
Aug 1, 2016 --A 3-year-old and his family were at Lake Alexander in Minnesotaplaying with a water trampoline when suddenly the boy went under the water. He was found under water under the water trampoline and was immediately given CPR by his family members. He was taken to Twin Cities Children's Hospital and will make a full recovery.
Jul 6, 2016 --"Around 9 p.m. Castile, his sweetheart, Jewel Reynolds, and Reynolds 4-year-old little girl were driving when they were pulled over. In a Facebook Live video posted by Reynolds, from the record of Lavisha Reynolds, she said police pulled them over because of a broken front lamp.Several witnesses saw the aftermath, including Falcon Heights resident Katherine Bleth. Bleth had quite recently arrived home Wednesday night when she says at around 9:10 p.m., she saw a few officers over the road on Larpenteur Boulevard clustering around a man resting. She would later discover the man was Philando Castile. She also saw a police officer giving CPR to Castile but she never saw move. He died as a result of the gunshot wounds."
Jun 23, 2016 --16-year-old Daniel Fleigle was on a bridge with friends when he touched a wire and was electrocuted. Fleigle then fell 30 feet and his friends found him not breathing and unresponsive. They called 911 and stated to perform CPR. His friends did not stop until help arrived and took over. A police officer that arrived on the scene used a defibrillator on Fleigle and was able to get him breathing again on his own. He was taken to Hannepin County Medical Center and is recovering well.
May 12, 2016 --Ron Elfrink was playing basketball at the YMCA as he does regularly when he suddenly collapsed. Staff members Jon Reimer, Carley Amys-Roe and Kim Martin began CPR and administered shocks using an AED. First aid responders then arrived on scene and took Elfrink to the hospital. Within two weeks of the incident, Elfrink stopped by the YMCA to thank those who helped him.
Apr 29, 2016 --A man shoveling snow outside the Red Cross building where CPR classes were taking place decided to enter the building to take a break when he went into cardiac arrest. Course instructor Jennifer Brandt noticed and immediately took action with the help of one of her students. Paramedics responded shortly after. The man survived the episode thanks to the quick response time of about 30 seconds, said paramedics.
Apr 28, 2016 --Rick Peterson was out with his cross country team training. He saw one of the runner's waving for help and saw that Nevin Sagstetter, a 16-year-old runner was short of breath and then stopped breathing altogether. Peterson began CPR right away and another coach called emergency services. Peterson had previously worked as a paramedic and knew just what to do. Due to his quick response, Sagstetter survived and has recovered.
Mar 3, 2016 --Officer Dan Metcalf was off duty, about to ref a high school basketball game, when a spectator collapsed in the stands. With help from others, the woman was taken off the stands and Metcalf performed CPR and used an AED to get her breathing again. The woman was rushed to the hospital and made a full recovery. Since, Metcalf was honored for his quick thinking and actions.
Feb 16, 2016 --Nick Stien was at his home in a Willmar apartment with his family when he heard some heavy knocks on the door. It was a neighbor searching for someone who could help a man who had collapsed on the hallway floor. That is when the young hero jumped to action "I just thought that if I didn’t do anything, he could probably die.” said Stein. He began performing CPR while his family called the EMT services. The man was transported to a medical center where he managed to recover.
Jan 4, 2016 --A man shoveling snow outside the Red Cross building where CPR classes were taking place decided to enter the building to take a break when he went into cardiac arrest. Course instructor Jennifer Brandt noticed and immediately took action with the help of one of her students. Paramedics responded shortly after. The man survived the episode thanks to the quick response time of about 30 seconds, said paramedics.
Jul 5, 2015 --It was a peaceful day at the Lake Elmo Beach when a teen lifeguard on duty saw a head bobbing up and down the water’s surface. Thinking that getting the attention of the other lifeguards might cause more delay, the lifeguard took off her shorts and got her rescue device. Within minutes, she was putting the flotation device on the boy’s head and swam him ashore. She applied chest compressions, while nearby beachgoers contacted 911 and offered her CPR help. She gladly accepted and even before the paramedics arrived, the boy was already conscious and breathing in his mother’s arms. The sheriff also arrived on time and escorted the little boy and his family to a nearby hospital.
Nov 18, 2013 --Despite his primary job is to help clients lose weight, Chris Ransom knew he had to do something when a client, Bill Richardson, lost consciousness at the gym. When he ordered him to lie face down, Richardson stopped moving. The trainer knew something was wrong and when he flipped him over, he had already stopped breathing and had turned blue. Ransom did the best he could to do chest compressions. Someone called 911 and the paramedics arrived shortly after. The victim was suffering from two block arteries, but he was already breathing again before being taken to the hospital. Ransom was hailed a local hero and urged employees to learn CPR.
Apr 9, 2012 --It was a fun-filled day when Sarah Matteson realized that her sister is not breaking the pool’s surface. Upon scooping Leah from the South Dakota Hotel’s swimming pool, the 15-year-old immediately applied CPR, which she had learned in eighth grade as a compulsory class. Sarah began compressions in the cold and purple-looking 8-year-old child. Luckily, the kid recovered even before she was brought to a nearby hospital to receive oxygen therapy. The CPR component was reinstated as part of the schools’ 2014 coursework, which was fully supported by the American Heart Association, as well as the American Red Cross.