Will my employer accept this certification?

95% of employers accept ACI certifications, including major health systems like NewYork-Presbyterian, St. Jude, and TeamHealth. ACI is accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM), is Joint Commission compliant, and follows the same ILCOR/AHA guidelines as in-person courses. If your employer won't accept your certification, we provide a 100% money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

How long does the course take?

Most providers complete the ACLS certification course in 1-3 hours. The course is 100% online and self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

What CME/CE credits are included?

The ACLS certification includes 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits through joint providership with the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). Credits are also accepted by ANCC, ADA, and ACPE.

Is this the same content as an in-person course?

Yes. ACI's curriculum covers the same ILCOR and AHA guidelines as classroom courses, including cardiac arrest algorithms, pharmacology, airway management, and ECG interpretation. The course is physician-designed by Dr. Tim Fitzgerald.

ACLS Certification Online

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48,000+

Professionals & growing

95%

Employer acceptance

98%

First-time pass rate

1–3 hrs

Average completion

What you’ll learn

Cardiac arrest algorithms

V-Tach, V-Fib, asystole, PEA protocols

ACLS pharmacology

Epinephrine timing, amiodarone, adenosine

Airway management

Advanced airway techniques and ventilation

ECG rhythm recognition

Identify and treat arrhythmias in real time

Team dynamics

MegaCode leadership and communication

Post-arrest care

Targeted temperature management & support

How it works

1
Purchase
Enroll and get instant course access
2
Study
Self-paced guide. Come back anytime.
3
Pass
Online exam. Unlimited retakes included.
4
Certified
Instant digital card. Hard copy available.

Who this course is for

Registered Nurses

ER, ICU, Med-Surg, Telemetry

Physicians & PAs

MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs

Paramedics & EMTs

Pre-hospital emergency providers

Dentists & Pharmacists

ADA-CERP and ACPE accredited

Frequently asked questions

Is ACI ACLS accepted by my employer?

ACI certifications are accepted by 95% of healthcare institutions nationwide. Our courses are accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM), are Joint Commission compliant, and follow the same ILCOR/AHA guidelines as in-person courses. If your employer won’t accept your certification, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

Do I need an in-person skills test?

No. ACI courses are 100% online with no in-person skills assessment required. Complete the entire course and exam from any device, anywhere.

How quickly will I get my certification card?

Instantly. Upon passing the exam, you receive an immediate digital provider card (PDF). Hard copies are available by request.

Is this the same as AHA certification?

ACI courses follow the same ILCOR/AHA guidelines used by AHA. The key difference is delivery: ACI is 100% online. ACI is independently accredited through PIM and is Joint Commission compliant. The AHA does not currently endorse any fully online course.

What if I don’t pass the exam?

Unlimited retakes are included at no additional cost. Our testing system links incorrect answers back to the relevant study material, so you learn as you go. 98% of students pass on their first attempt.

What providers are saying

Loved the immediate feedback on the test; every answer, right or wrong, explained. Best online course I’ve ever taken!

Kaitlyn F. RN, ICU

Reinforced what I already knew. Tests were scenario based and really tied things together. I’ll be back in two years!

Layla P. MD, Anesthesia

Learned more than any classroom course I have taken over the last 20 years; especially the test, which continued the learning experience.

Kathy D. PA

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