Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification courses in Minneapolis.


Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Blended learning Certification and Recertification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
Recertification
HeartCode® ACLS Online
Instructor-led hands-on skills session
In-Person with RQI computer and manikin
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who direct or manage cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies, including personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units; physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other professionals who need an ACLS course completion card for job or other requirements.
For healthcare professionals seeking ACLS CPR certification in Minneapolis, this training provides the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to cardiovascular emergencies. The course combines convenient online learning with hands-on skills practice to help participants build confidence in critical lifesaving procedures.
Save A Life Corporation offers flexible ACLS CPR certification in Minneapolis for healthcare professionals who need current training for their workplace or professional requirements. Participants can complete the online portion at their convenience before attending a hands-on skills session to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
If you need ACLS CPR certification in Minneapolis, explore the available training options and choose the course format that best fits your schedule. You can also review our online courses for additional training options or learn more about CPR, AED, and First Aid courses.
ACLS for Experienced Providers:
ACLS is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, and high-performance team dynamics.
Heartcode ACLS Online (Product Number : 25-3554) is to be completed prior to coming to this hands on portion. Please bring your completed course certificate.
Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode ACLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA ACLS Instructor or a HeartCode compatible manikin.
The 2025 Guidelines HeartCode uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance, and their self-reported confidence level related to each probing question. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).
With the new adaptive learning format, the timing for completing the online portion of HeartCode® ACLS Online can vary depending on the student’s level of experience. The hands-on session for HeartCode® ACLS will take approximately 6.75 – 7.75 hours with breaks.
With the new adaptive learning format, the timing for completing the online portion of HeartCode® ACLS Online can vary depending on the student’s level of experience. The hands-on session for HeartCode® ACLS will take approximately 6.75 – 7.75 hours with breaks.
ACLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm:

ACLS Blended Learning HeartCode®
Hybrid and Online Course Session Dates for 2026:
Weekday Day: Mondays - Saturday:
Time: 8:30AM – 5:30 PM
Includes:
Time Commitment:
Student Requirements Before Skills Session:
- Complete the assigned AHA HeartCode online course.
- Bring proof of HeartCode completion.
- Arrive prepared to participate in the instructor-led skills evaluation.
ACLS Recertification
Lab with Skills Dates 2026
Weekday Day: Mondays - Saturday:
Time: 8:30AM – 1:30 PM
Time Commitment:
Includes:
- Brief guideline review
- Rhythm recognition review
- High-quality CPR review
- Airway management review
- Team dynamics review
- ACLS mega-code evaluation
- Skills competency testing
- AHA ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
- Administrative processing Student Requirements:
- Hold a current or recently expired ACLS Provider card (per Training Center policy).
- Complete any required pre-course work if applicable.
- Arrive having reviewed the current ACLS algorithms and prepared to demonstrate competency.
Renewal Requirements: Students must successfully complete all American Heart Association course requirements, including any required written examination (when applicable), skills testing, and mega-code evaluation. Students who do not successfully demonstrate competency may require remediation or enrollment in the Initial Provider course before a provider card can be issued.
PALS Blended Learning HeartCode®
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.
Hybrid and Online Course Session Dates for 2026:
Weekday Day: Mondays - Saturday:
Time: 8:30AM – 5:30 PM
Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor, or with a HeartCode compatible manikin
The hands-on session for HeartCode PALS will take approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (without Optional Lessons)
Blended Learning: HeartCode PALS Online is the American Heart Association’s blended learning delivery method for PALS. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.
HeartCode PALS Online uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to PALS mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance and their self-reported confidence level related to each probe. The course content is presented in the form of self-guided learning content, probes, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols and skills testing.
PALS Provider Course Completion eCard, valid for two years
Instructor-led Training (ILT): This course option is led by a PALS Instructor in a classroom setting. The Training Center may choose for students to complete online video pre work lessons before coming to class, or may choose to conduct a traditional PALS course, where all video lessons are conducted in class as interactive discussions with the students. Full Course and Update Course options remain available.
The PALS course uses pre course preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
