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.
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:
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.

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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
| 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 |
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
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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.