Vermont RN license renewal and continuing education

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

Vermont Secretary of State for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Vermont Department of Health Board of Medical Practice for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Vermont Board of Dental Examiners for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Vermont Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES, AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
AN ORGANIZATION for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.

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

Complete application with $150 application fee
Verification of licensure from your original state of licensure and your last state of employment as an RN. You may use www.nursys.com or the Verification of Initial Licensure form on the application.
Copy of one of the following forms of ID
Government issued ID
Passport
Driver’s license
2x2 passport style photo (within the last six months)
US Social Security Number

You must also demonstrate that you have graduated within the last five years from an RN program and worked at least 400 hours in the last two years or 960 hours in the last five years. If you do not have the required work experience, you must complete and file the Verification of Education - RN (Domestic) form and provide official transcripts from your RN program.

Renewal takes place every two years on odd numbered years. The period covers from the 1st of April to the 31st of March. You will need to work either a minimum of 400 hours in the last two years or 960 hours in the last five years. If you do not meet the minimum work requirement, you must take a reentry course.

Continuing competency

Vermont does not have any mandatory continuing education requirements.

Contact information

Vermont Board of Nursing

89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402

Phone: 802-828-2367 or 802-828-2396

FAQ

Click here for Vermont’s RN frequently asked questions.

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 VT.

Rescue Inc - Brattleboro
541 Canal Street/ Brattleboro, VT BLS ACLS PALS

Northeast Emergency Training Solutions, LLC.
20 Susie Wilson Rd, Unit C Lower/ Essex Junction, VT BLS ACLS PALS

St. Micheal`s Fire and Rescue
220 College Parkway/ Colchester, VT BLS ACLS PALS

Shelburne Rescue
154 Turtle Lane/ Shelburne, VT BLS ACLS PALS

Williston Fire Dept
645 Talcott Rd./ Williston, VT BLS ACLS PALS

South Burlington Fire Dept
575 Dorset Street/ South Burlington, VT BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 17 training sites in VT. 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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