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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Notice: In-person classes at the UNMC Omaha location are temporarily paused while our Catalyst Building instructional space is under construction. Courses continue in a blended eLearning format with in-person Skills Test Out through February 2026, and limited in-person seats are available at Bellevue.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

ACLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association to train health care providers in managing adult cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies, both in and out of hospital settings.

After completing this course, you will have learned:

  • Basic Life Support
  • Airway/Intubation
  • Emergency Cardiac Drugs
  • Algorithms
  • Rhythm Identification
  • Mega Code

The material will be covered in small group lectures, demonstrations, evaluation of case-based scenarios, and practice. 

Manuals

AHA ACLS Manual

REQUIRED

AHA® ACLS Provider Manual 
(Product #20-1106)

AHA ECC Handbook

OPTIONAL

AHA® Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care
(Product #20-1100)

Course Information

Why course is right for you?

ACLS Provider

ACLS Provider

A two-day course designed for the health care provider who has never attended an ACLS course.

ACLS Renewal

ACLS Renewal

A one-day course for the health care provider who has a solid understanding of the ACLS Provider content.

Customized Training

Too busy to attend a classroom course? Or can't find an in-person class that will work with your busy schedule? We can help! Learn more

Do you need individualized or customized group training? We can do it for you! We accept requests for special individual or group classes. We have instructors all over the state who can provide training at your location. Send us an email.

 

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The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to AHA.