Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) focus on the rapid assessment and treatment of life-threatening problems in adults, infants, and children—cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, shock, and dangerous rhythms.
For healthcare providers and trained responders focusing on:
Key skills covered in this combo course:
The course provides practical, scenario-based training to ensure you can respond fast and effectively to emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients.
ACLS and PALS certifications show you’re ready to manage complex emergencies in hospitals, clinics, and prehospital settings.
This combo certification shows you’re prepared to save lives with skill and confidence when every second counts.
Our ACLS + PALS combo course is reliable and fairly priced. For a one-time fee of $390, you get instructor-led training, the official AHA certification exams, and all required course materials. No hidden fees—just straightforward, high-quality instruction that gets you ready to earn both certifications with confidence.
Official AHA ACLS and PALS certification classes
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Silver Spring training center — weekday & weekend dates
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ACLS: airway management, ECG/arrhythmias, medication algorithms, team megacode
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PALS: pediatric assessment, airway, shock/respiratory failure, rhythm/medication algorithms
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5-hour ACLS and 5-hour PALS in-person classes held at our Silver Spring training center.
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Official AHA eCards issued after you pass (valid 2 years)
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ER & ED nurses
Pediatric nurses & pediatricians
ICU/telemetry nurses
Paramedics & EMS providers
Hospital physicians (adult & pediatric)
Earn your ACLS and PALS certifications with an official AHA provider. Hands-on training led by an experienced ACLS instructor, clear instruction, and same-day AHA eCards—be ready to respond to adult and pediatric emergencies.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) covers urgent care and training for adults with cardiac emergencies such as arrest, dangerous rhythms, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes, following the official manual and emphasizing high-quality CPR. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) focuses on infants and children—pediatric assessment, respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest.
Yes. Many clinicians complete both in the same timeframe (often back-to-back). Each course is taken and tested separately, and you receive a separate credential for ACLS and for PALS.
Yes. BLS is the foundation—high-quality CPR, AED use, and the initial response—that ACLS and PALS build on. Most employers require a current BLS card in addition to ACLS and PALS.
Use ACLS for adults and adolescents who have reached puberty; use PALS for infants and children up to the onset of puberty. For borderline cases, follow your facility’s policy and apply clinical judgment.
ACLS and PALS have different focuses, so the difficulty depends on your experience. ACLS training centers on adult cardiac emergencies, with a strong emphasis on CPR, medications, and team-based resuscitation. PALS training focuses on infants and children, requiring knowledge of pediatric assessments and emergency care. Both include a skills evaluation and a test, but many find ACLS more challenging because of the advanced rhythms and interventions involved.
To find a reputable ACLS and PALS certification near you, look for AHA-approved training programs led by an experienced ACLS provider. These courses should include hands-on CPR practice and advanced resuscitation skills, with options for both initial ACLS certification and recertification. Make sure the program issues official certification cards recognized by hospitals and healthcare employers. Reading reviews, asking other healthcare professionals for recommendations, and using study materials beforehand can help you choose a trusted training center and succeed in your course.