Utah RN license renewal and continuing education

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

  • Utah Dept. of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Physician and Surgeon for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Utah Dentists and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Utah Dept. of Health Child Care Licensing for child care providers accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Utah Division of Professional Licensing for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Utah Dept. of Health & Human Services Office of Emergency Medical Services for EMTs accepts our BLS, PALS, ACLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

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

Utah is a compact state. If you are moving to Utah or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in Utah. General instructions are listed below.

  • Completed paper or online application

  • Verification of licensure

  • Must include education and exam details

  • Foreign graduates must include CGFNS and CES reports as well as one of the following criteria has been met in the last five years:

  • 960 hours of practice as an RN

  • Graduation from an approved nursing school

  • Complete a nationally recognized refresher course

  • Foreign graduates may also demonstrate that they have practiced for 6,000 hours as a licensed RN

You must renew your license online or by using the paper application. Renewal costs $58 and takes place every two years.

You are required to complete one of the following for continued competency:

  • 400 hours of practice as a licensed RN

  • 200 hours of practice as a licensed RN and 15 hours of continuing education

  • 30 hours of continuing education

All continuing education hours must be Board approved.

Contact information

State of Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Heber M. Wells Bldg., 4th Floor
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Phone: 801-530-6628

Email:

Fax: 801-530-6511

FAQ

Visit the Utah Nursing license FAQ page for more information.

In-person training

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

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in UT.

HEALTH SPECIALTIES TRAINING
9335 S. State Street/ Sandy, UT BLS ACLS PALS

EMT Utah - Orem
270 S Center St. #266/ Orem, UT BLS ACLS PALS

EMT Utah - Clearfield
377A State Street/ Clearfield, UT BLS ACLS PALS

US Training Council
1209 W 1520 N/ Salt Lake/Clinton/Ogden, UT BLS ACLS PALS

EMT Utah - Salt Lake City
1135 South West Temple, Suite 100/ Salt Lake City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Center for Emergency Programs
270 S 1400 E room 117/ Salt Lake City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Aviator Scrubs
Draper Library, 1136 E Pioneer Rd 84020/ Draper, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Utah CNA Centers
1135 South West Temple/ Salt Lake City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Utah CPR Training
1876 North 2700 West/ Provo, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Cintas First Aid & Safety, Salt Lake City
1586 S. 5350 W./ Salt Lake City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Uintah Basin Medical Center
250 W 300 N 75-2/ Roosevelt, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Logan Regional Hospital
1400 N 500 E/ Logan, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Gold Cross Ambulance
1717 S Redwood Rd Attn: Jack Meersman/ Salt Lake City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

Park City Fire Service District
736 Bitner Rd/ Park City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

South West Region Training Center
1301 N Main St/ Cedar City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

An Act of Caring
1918 W 4100 S/ West Valley City, UT BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 16 training sites in UT. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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