Wisconsin online ACLS certification online

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

Wisonsin Department of Safety & Professional Services for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Medical Examining Board for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
Department of Safety and Professional Services Pharmacy Examining Board for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services for multiple professions accepts our BLS because they specifically reviewed and approved the course (approval 962390).

Wisconsin medical statistics

Peruse the statistics below to find out more about the specific challenges you will face as a Wisconsin BLS-, PALS-, or ACLS-certified physician assistant or other medical professional.

WISCONSIN

How is Wisconsin unique?

Compared to the other states in the Midwest, Wisconsin is quite healthy. Wisconsin is better than the regional average in every category. The first noteworthy health indicator is the adult obesity rate. At a rate of 26.9%, Wisconsin people are some of the least obese in the Midwest.

Also, Wisconsinites experience a very low rate of heart disease. The regional average is 4.26% and the Wisconsin average is 3.8%. This is the second-lowest rate in the Midwest next to Minnesota. Lastly, Wisconsin has a lower-than-usual rate of heart attacks. The percentage of the population that has suffered a heart attack is 3.7%. Again, Wisconsin is only second to Minnesota in this category.

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

Wisconsin is a compact state. If you are moving to Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. General instructions are listed below.

Current active license.
Declare Wisconsin as your primary state of residence if you are from a nurse licensure compact state. You must pay the applicable fee.
Completed application with a fee of $82 (add $10 for a temporary permit).
Passing NCLEX results.
You must be a graduate of an approved nursing school.
Provide proof of your nursing education.
Verification of original licensure.

Renewals cost $86 and take place every even year on the last day of February. You must renew your license online or request a paper copy. You will also be required to complete a workplace survey.

Continuing competency

Wisconsin does not have any mandatory continuing education requirements.

Contact information

Wisconsin Nursing Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53708-8366

Physical address:
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705

Phone: 608-266-2112
Toll-free: 877-617-1565

Email:Email Wisconsin DSPSEmail</a

Fax: 608-261-7083

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 WI.

Center for Healthcare Education & Simulations
3001 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 305/ Madison, WI BLS ACLS PALS

Anderson 360 Solutions (IL)
W283N4865 Roosevelts Quay/ Pewaukee, WI BLS ACLS PALS

Healthline FirstAid Training
4818 S 76TH ST SUITE 100/ GREENFIELD, WI BLS ACLS PALS

Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation
3001 W. Beltine Hwy, Suite 305/ Madison, WI BLS ACLS PALS

Qualitative Solutions, LLC
8510 82nd St/ Pleasant Prairie, WI BLS ACLS PALS

Morton Safety
1112 S Commercial Street/ Neenah, WI BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 31 training sites in WI. 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.