Rhode Island ACLS certification online

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

  • State of Rhode Island Department of Health for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • State of Rhode Island Department of Health for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • State of Rhode Island Dept. of Children, Youth and Families for child care providers accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
  • State of Rhode Island Department of Health for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES, AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because our course satisfies their rules.

Rhode Island medical statistics

In the following sections, you will find health indicators that describe the overall health of Rhode Island residents. All of the data is collected from state and national health agencies and relevant for any medical professional looking for BLS certification in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Medical Statistics

How is Rhode Island unique?

When comparing Rhode Island to the regional averages, it doesn’t stand out much. In fact, in almost every cardiovascular-related category, the state is very close to the regional average.

The only category that stands out is that Rhode Island has the third-lowest median household income in the Northeast region of the United States. A typical Rhode Island household will make somewhere around $51,914 annually.

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

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

  • Completed, notarized application

  • Application Requirements. This also includes information about foreign educated applicants.

  • Application fee of $135

  • Transcript from nursing school

  • Proof of nursing program graduation

  • Copy of your active license from your current state

  • Copy of document proving your primary address

    • Tax return

    • Driver’s license

  • Verification of licensure of all states you have been licensed in from or using the Interstate Verification form on the [application](https://www.health.ri.gov/forms/NurseVerificationForm.pdf)

  • 2x2 passport style photo

  • Background Check

  • For information about fingerprinting along with state and federal background checks visit this Rhode Island Attorney General’s background check page.

Licenses are renewed every two years. To renew your license online, click Rhode Island Nursing License Renewal Portal.

Continuing competency

The American Nurses Credentialing Center or one of its local offices must approve, present, or accept any continuing education credit. You will not have to submit proof of continuing education at the time of renewal; but, you should keep any documentation for four years in the case of an audit.

You must complete ten contact hours of continuing education in the two years preceding renewal. See Rhode Island nursing license renewal information for more information. Two of your CEs must be about substance abuse.

Contact information

Rhode Island Nursing Licensing web address

Location

105 Cannon Building, Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

Mailing Address

105 Cannon Building, Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

Phone: 401.222.5700

Fax: 401.222.3352

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 RI.

Pawtucket Valley Educators
945 Knotty Oak Road/ Covontry, RI BLS ACLS PALS

New England Emergency Medical Training
375 Branch Avenue/ Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Citywide CPR - Providence
952 Plainfield St. Unit #2/ Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Rhode Island Medical Certifications
1131 phenix ave/ Cranston, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Emergency Training of RI
952 Plainfield St, Unit 2/ Johnston, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Bristol Fire Dept
4 Annawamscutt Dr/ Bristol, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Lifespan Community Health Services-dba Lifespan Community Training Center
Suite 2C-Room 260 - 167 Point Street/ Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Ocean State Educational Seminars Inc.
13 Terry Lane/ Chepachet, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Pawtuxet Valley Educators Inc.
POB 149/ Hope, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Tiverton Fire - Rescue
85 Main Rd/ Tiverton, RI BLS ACLS PALS

University of Rhode Island
6 Butterfield Rd Potter Bldg. Univ. of RI/ Kingston, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley St/ Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

New England Emergency Medical Training
860 Waterman ave, Suite 4/ East Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

American Safety Programs & Training Inc
622 Woonasquatucket Avenue/ North Providence, RI BLS ACLS PALS

Total 14 training sites in RI. 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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