This page explains the ACLS certification process in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:
Our BLS course, ACLS course, and PALS course have an over 99% acceptance rate across employers nationwide and internationally. While someone in every state and most international regions has accepted our courses, acceptance can vary by individual employer. If for whatever reason you enroll in a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 14 days.
Medical professionals should familiarize themselves with the health indicators of the state of Tennessee as reported by state and national health agencies. Below, you will find comparative data regarding the overall health of the state, which would be useful for anyone interested in ACLS certification in Tennessee.
Tennessee is a relatively average, if not slightly better than average, state in the Southeast. For example, it boasts a low rate of residents without health care. Only 14.9% of people in Tennessee go without health care. This may seem like a high number, but compared to the regional average of 17.15%, it is in fact very good.
Tennessee has a lower-than-average median household income, at $38,686. The regional average is $42,826.00. Lastly, Tennessee boasts the lowest rate of adults with high cholesterol in the region, at 32.9%.
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.
Tennessee is a compact state. If you are moving to Tennessee 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 Tennessee. General instructions are listed below.
Completed, notarized application with $115 fee
Graduation from an approved nursing program
Satisfactory NCLEX or SBTPE scores
Passport style photo
Copy of your diploma or transcript from your nursing program
Verification of licensure using the verification form in the application or www.nursys.com if your original state participates in Nursys
Nursys verification fee is $30. Complete the license verification form included in the packet only if your state does not participate in the Nursys system. Contact your state for applicable fees.
Criminal background check
Proof of lawful presence in the US
All applicants must complete and submit a notarized Declaration of Citizenship form.
Licenses must be renewed every two years. You can do it online through the Tennessee Board of Nursing renewal page. Cost of renewal is $100.
Foreign educated nurses must provide a Professional Report from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School (CGFNS) or an official school transcript.
Click here for details on continuing competency.
Tennessee Board of Nursing web address
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-532-5166 (local)
Toll-free: 1-800-778-4123
Fax: 615-741-7899
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| 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 TN.
            Prime Medical Training
            
            
            11020 Kingston Pike, Suite 340/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
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            CodeOne CPR
            
            
            805 S Church St, Ste 9/ Murfreesboro, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Precious Hearts CPR
            
            
            2320 West End Avenue/ Nashville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Providence First Response CPR
            
            
            1130  Woodridge Pl./ Mt. Juliet, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Code One CPR
            
            
            805 S. Church St. Suite 6/ Murfreesboro, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            National Save A Life
            
            
            PO Box 8911/ Gallatin, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Roane State Community College
            
            
            132 Hayfield Rd/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Benchmark Medical Services, LLC
            
            
            1416 River Run CIR/ Sevierville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Life Aid Medical and Heart Rhythm CPR Training  921 Cahal Ave
            
            
            1161 Murfreesboro Rd.,Ste:201/ Nashville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Knoxville Fire Department, The City of Knoxville d/b/a
            
            
            900 E Hill Ave, Suite 140/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Maury Regional Medical Center
            
            
            1224 Trotwood Ave/ Columbia, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Volunteer State Community College
            
            
            1480 Nashville Pike/ Gallatin, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            East Tennessee Children's Hospital
            
            
            2018 W Clinch Ave Koppell Plaza/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Rutherford County EMS
            
            
            910 Salem Road/ Murfreesboro, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Tennessee Air National Guard
            
            
            420 Post Ave/ Louisville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Saint Thomas Health Services
            
            
            4220 Harding Road, Nashville/ Nashville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            NorthCrest Medical Center
            
            
            100 Northcrest Dr./ Springfield, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Wellmont Healthcare
            
            
            PO Box 238/ Kingsport, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Regional One Health
            
            
            877 Jefferson Ave/ Memphis, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Hillcrest Healthcare Communities, Inc.
            
            
            5321 Beverly Park Cir Attn: Receiving-po# 185089/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            HighPoint Health System
            
            
            555 Hartsville Pike/ Gallatin, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            West Tennessee Healthcare
            
            
            620 Skyline Dr. Jackson Madison County General Hospital/ Jackson, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Southern Tennessee Medical Center
            
            
            185 Hospital Rd/ Winchester, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services
            
            
            581 West Old A. J. Hwy Suite 1/ New Market, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Lifelink Health and Safety Inc.
            
            
            3230 Harrell Rd/ Arlington, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Safety Techniques & Response Training
            
            
            5940 Ditty Road/ Cookeville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Mid-America Safety Services, Inc.
            
            
            1519 Union Ave # 215/ Memphis, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Livingston Regional Hospital
            
            
            315 Oak St/ Livingston, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Allied 100, LLC
            
            
            821 Fesslers Pkwy/ Nashville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Rural Metro Ambulance Midsouth, Rural Metro Corporation d/b/a
            
            
            100 Crescent Dr/ Collierville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Chattanooga Fire Department
            
            
            3200 Amnicola Hwy/ Chattanooga, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Premedics, Inc.
            
            
            555 Church Street East, Suite 102/ Brentwood, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Benchmark Medical Services, L.L.C.
            
            
            6061 Garrett Valley LN/ Arlington, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            WE R CPR LLC
            
            
            5959 Shallowford Rd Ste 227/ Chattanooga, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Heartsavers CTC
            
            
            PO Box 184/ Sharon, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
            
            
            6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy/ Harrogate, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED) (Also know as Regional One Health)
            
            
            877 Jefferson/ Memphis, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            CPR Memphis
            
            
            1779 Kirby Pkwy #58/ Memphis, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Mercy Medical Center St Marys
            
            
            900 East Oakhill Avenue/ Knoxville, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            CPR Nashville
            
            
            5016 Thoroughbred Lane/ Brentwood, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
            Second Chance Training Site
            
            
            58 Summerview Drive/ Jackson, TN
            
              BLS
            
            
              ACLS
            
            
              PALS
            
          
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