For advanced providers, this course covers cardiac arrest management, rhythm interpretation, and emergency pharmacology in critical care scenarios.
At Ancient City Education and Training in St. Augustine, our Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is designed for experienced healthcare providers who manage cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. Built on the latest American Heart Association (AHA) science and guidelines, this instructor-led course goes beyond basic life support, integrating advanced skills and critical decision-making in real-time simulations.
Learn critical CPR and AED skills required for all healthcare professionals. This AHA-approved course includes hands-on training for adults, children, and infant emergencies.
This course is ideal for professionals in emergency care settings or anyone requiring ACLS certification for employment or licensure.
Online pretest (no charge) must be completed prior to class. Please use this link to complete ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment.
Certification Issued:
American Heart Association ACLS eCard valid for 2 years from date of issue.
We combine clinical expertise with a supportive, hands-on environment to ensure you leave every class confident, certified, and fully prepared.
Taught by AHA certified ACLS Instructors.
Low student-to-instructor ratio, with supportive learning environment.
Hands-on learning with realistic simulation equipment.
Convenient scheduling in central St. Augustine.
On-site ACLS training options available for healthcare facilities, emergency response teams, and medical professionals.
This course is tailored for advanced healthcare providers—such as ER/ICU nurses and doctors, paramedics, anesthesiologists, and critical care staff—who direct or manage cardiovascular emergencies. The curriculum covers advanced airway management, ECG rhythm interpretation, emergency pharmacology protocols, and ACLS megacode scenario simulations focused on team dynamics.
The initial certification class takes 6–8 hours, while the renewal course takes 4–6 hours. The course costs $150, with an option to add BLS certification for an additional $25. Class sizes are capped at 6 students, and successful completion yields an official AHA ACLS eCard valid for 2 years.
Yes. All students must complete the free online ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment prior to attending the in-person class.
Yes. Ancient City Education and Training provides on-site ACLS group instruction for medical facilities, emergency care teams, clinics, and professional medical groups across the St. Augustine area. You can call 904-265-5832 to discuss on-site options.