ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Class Description:

The American Heart Association's ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of high-performance teams. The 2025 ACLS course reflects the new 2025 science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Schedule:
March - TBD
June - TBD
September - TBD
December -see below

Classes can be scheduled for groups of students, email us for more information

Intended Audience:
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement.

Objectives:

• Systematic approach (assessment)
• High-quality BLS
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• Defibrillation
• Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only)
• Use of medications
• Cardioversion
• Transcutaneous pacing
• High-performance teams

Notes:

• Students must successfully demonstrate skills learned in class to receive a Course Completion Card
• Students must pass a 50 question, multiple-choice test with a passing score of 84% or better to receive a Course Completion Card
• Students must be on time to class, and students must be present for all video portions in their entirety throughout class to receive a Course Completion Card
• The Course Completion Card is included in the listed training fee
• The Course Completion Card is valid for 2 years

• Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM (12 seats left)Absolute CPR - Chicago Area's Primer Training Site

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Class Description:

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%. Topics include:

Schedule:
March - TBD
June - TBD
September - TBD
December -see below

Classes can be scheduled for groups of students. Email us for more information

Intended Audience:
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies in infant and pediatric populations. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an PALS course completion card for a job or other requirement.

Objectives:

• Perform high‐quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) per American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) recommendations
• Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
• Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds
• Apply team dynamics
• Differentiate between respiratory distress and failure
• Perform early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
• Differentiate between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
• Perform early interventions for the treatment of shock
• Differentiate between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
• Describe clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
• Implement post–cardiac arrest management

Notes:

• Students must successfully demonstrate skills learned in class to receive a Course Completion Card
• Students must pass a 50 question, multiple-choice test with a passing score of 84% or better to receive a Course Completion Card
• Students must be on time to class, and students must be present for all video portions in their entirety throughout class to receive a Course Completion Card
• The Course Completion Card is included in the listed training fee
• The Course Completion Card is valid for 2 years

• Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM (12 seats left)Absolute CPR - Chicago Area's Primer Training Site

How to Schedule a Skills Check Appointment

The American Heart Association Blended class option is an easy two-part process.

Part 1

Part 1 consists of completing an online learning experience by watching videos online in the comfort of your own home or office via a device connected to the Internet. After completion, you will be able to print a "Certificate of Completion" which you will bring with you to Part 2.

Part 1 is purchased through the American Heart Association at American Heart Association eLearning (link). Select the Courses you want to take and follow the directions on their site. Absolute CPR provides some product numbers for help/reference, but you must be sure you are selecting the right products for the classes you want to take.  When you are finished with Part 1, print the Certificate of Completion and bring it with to your Skills Check appointment (Part 2)

The time to complete these online portions varies depending on which class you are taking. While self-paced, they can take a bit of time to complete. (Estimated times available here)

Blended / eLearning Course Materials:

A list of product numbers for eLearning can be found on our website at Course Materials - while these numbers are as accurate when this description was being authored, please verify you are purchasing the correct products for the class(es) you want to take. This purchase is done through the American Heart Association and Absolute CPR is not responsible for accidental purchases or wrong product selection on the AHA websites. All questions about Blended / eLearning can be directed to Absolute CPR or the American Heart Association.

Please visit the American Heart Association eLearning webpage for more information.

PART 1 OF THIS PROCESS MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ATTENDING THE NEXT STEP

Part 2

Part 2 includes the Skills Check. This starts by making an appointment (below) with an instructor at our office, where the instructor will assess the skills you learned in Part 1. The remaining videos will be watched then the Skills we will be performed. Students will have an opportunity to warm up and practice their skills with the manikin before the Instructors evaluate their skills.

After completing the Skills Check, your Course Completion Card will be issued.

Fees Associated with Blended Learning:

Please be sure to review information about Blended Courses, including rates, prouduct numbers, and class length on our website and the American Heart Association's website.

Online Portion * + Skills Check (below) + Course Completion Card = Total Cost

Example:  CPR / AED eLearning $18.50* + Skills Check $70 + eCard $22 = $110.50

* Paid directly to the American Heart Association
Fees associated with products from the American Heart Association, including, but not limited to, published online content for Part 1 and Course Completion Cards, do not represent revenue for Absolute CPR or our Instructors. Absolute CPR does not profit from the sale of American Heart Association products.

Scheduling Your Skills Check Appointment

Select which Skills Check appointment you need and register below. Follow the directions in your Confirmation Email. Skills Check appointments can be scheduled before or after most classes, as time and schedule allow. Review our calendar to see our schedule. Directions in our Confirmation Email will instruct you to email our office.

The prices herein are for the Skills Check portion only, Part 2.
Part 1 needs to be purchased from the AHA.

• Click Here To Choose the Skills Check You Need - Follow Direction in Confirmation Email

BLS + ACLS + PALS

This is a means to register for three classes at a discounted price. When you register for this class, you are paying for BLS for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at a discounted rate - you will register for these classes individually later. Please plan accordingly with processing and scheduling. If you are trying to do this last minute please make sure there are still seats available for the classes you want to attend and contact our office.

Please see the class description for BLS for the Healthcare Providers - this includes a class description and a current list of scheduled dates.

Please see the class description for Advanced Cardiac Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements, and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

Please see the class description for Pediatric Advanced Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements,and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

After this registration process you will receive two emails:

1) Initially, you will receive a confirmation email immediately. Please review.
2) You will receive another email with your Promo Code. This code will be used to register individually for the class you purchased. Use this code to register for each class.

This code is valid only for the student who registers for these classes and is not transferable in any way.

Note:
These classes are NOT on the same day.
These classes are held in person. Not online.
You must register for these classes individually after completing this purchase.
Do NOT call our office to schedule - follow directions in emails.

• Click here to register for BLS, ACLS, and PALS

ACLS + PALS

This is a means to register for these two classes at a discounted price. When you register for this class you are paying for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at a discounted rate - you will register for these classes individually at a later time. Please plan accordingly with processing and scheduling, if you are trying to do this last minute please make sure there are still seats available for the classes you want to attend and contact our office,

Please see the class description for Advanced Cardiac Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements, and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

Please see the class description for Pediatric Advanced Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements,and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

After this registration process you will receive two emails:

1) Initially you will receive a confirmation email immediately. Please review.
2) You will receive another email with your Promo Code, this code will be used to register individually for the class you purchased. Use this code to register for each class.

This code is valid only for the student who registers for these classes and is not transferable in any way.

Note:
These classes are NOT on the same day.
These classes are held in person. Not online.
You must register for these classes individually after completing this purchase.
Do NOT call our office to schedule - follow directions in emails.

• Click here to register for both ACLS and PALS

BLS + ACLS or PALS

This is a means to register for these classes at a discounted price. When you register for this class, you are paying for BLS for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) PLUS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at a discounted rate - you will register for the classes individually at a later time. Please plan accordingly with processing and scheduling. If you are trying to do this last minute, please make sure there are still seats available for the classes you want to attend and contact our office.

Please see the class description for BLS for the Healthcare Providers - this includes a class description and a current list of scheduled dates.

Please see the class description for Advanced Cardiac Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements, and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

Please see the class description for Pediatric Advanced Life Support - this includes a class description, requirements, and the requirements necessary to attend class. Including a current list of scheduled dates.

After this registration process you will receive two emails:

1) Initially, you will receive a confirmation email immediately. Please review.
2) You will receive another email with your Promo Code. This code will be used to register individually for the class you purchased. Use this code to register for each class.

This code is valid only for the student who registers for these classes and is not transferable in any way.

Note:
These classes are NOT on the same day.
These classes are held in person. Not online.
You must register for these classes individually after completing this purchase.
Do NOT call our office to schedule - follow directions in emails.

• Click here to register for BLS and ACLS 'or' PALS

FEMA: Are you ready?

Do you know what to do if there is a natural disaster?
Do you know what to do if there is a man made disaster?
Do you have supplies ready if you were required to wait for help?

What do you need to prepare for?

Tornados, earthquakes, fire, biological disasters.
Shelter, safety,, food, water, transportation.

Thinks you need to think about before these disasters strike.

At any time an emergency can happen, anywhere.

More Classes To Be Scheduled - Check Back
Email us for questions or requests

• Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM (12 seats left)Absolute CPR - Chicago Area's Primer Training Site

• Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM (12 seats left)Absolute CPR - Chicago Area's Primer Training Site

Narcan Presentation 

This class is approximately one hour long. 

What this presentation is about

This presentation is for information purposes only. The material discussed is not medical advise. During this presentation, the adult victim is used for examples. Children and infants are not discussed in this presentation.

Intended audience

This presentation is intended for people interested in learning what Narcan is and how it is administered. 

Note: While we encourage this to be an informative, casual presentation, we need to ensure our audience is appropriate.  For multiple participants or family events, please contact us before signing up multiple participants. We also limit the age of participants to 16 years of age or older. Please email us if you have any questions. 

More Classes To Be Scheduled - Check Back
Emaill Us for questions or requests

• Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM (12 seats left)Absolute CPR - Chicago Area's Primer Training Site