Advanced Certification Institute Blog
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Recent Articles

2025 AHA/ILCOR Guideline Updates: What Changed and What It Means for Your ACLS Recertification
On October 22, 2025, the American Heart Association published the 2025 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care — the first comprehensive update to

What Is ACLS Certification? A Complete Guide for Healthcare Professionals
If you work in a hospital, emergency department, intensive care unit, or any clinical setting where cardiac emergencies can occur, you have almost certainly encountered

BLS vs. ACLS vs. PALS: Which Certifications Do You Actually Need?
Three certifications. Overlapping acronyms. And depending on your role, your specialty, and your employer, the requirements are different for every one of them. This is

The Heimlich Maneuver Has Changed: The 5-and-5 Approach
The 5-and-5 Approach to the Heimlich Maneuver If you were trained on the Heimlich maneuver more than a year ago, your technique is outdated. In

ACLS Certification for Travel Nurses: What You Need to Know Before Your Next Assignment
ACLS certification for travel nurses isn’t optional — it’s one of the most commonly required credentials for high-acuity assignments. You are a travel nurse. Your

ACI vs. AHA vs. Red Cross: Which ACLS Certification Is Right for You?
AHA, Red Cross, or ACI — Which One Should You Choose? Choosing between ACI versus AHA ACLS certification (or Red Cross) comes down to three
Featured Articles


ACLS for Flight Paramedics: What Air Medical Programs Actually Require

Nurse Practitioner ACLS Certification: The CME Credit Types That Actually Count Toward Your License

