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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ACLS Provider Course (2-Day Initial Course)

This two-day Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals who are seeking initial ACLS certification or whose certification has expired.

Course Format

The 2025 ACLS Provider Course combines pre-course preparation with in-person instruction and hands-on training. Prior to attending the course, participants must complete the required Pre-course Self-Assessment and review the assigned online learning materials. These steps help ensure students arrive prepared to actively participate in classroom discussions and practical skill stations.

During the in-person sessions, instructors guide students through interactive lectures, group discussions, and case-based simulations using manikins and resuscitation equipment. Participants will practice essential resuscitation skills while receiving coaching and real-time feedback from instructors.

Throughout the course, students will demonstrate proficiency in ACLS skills as outlined in the official testing checklists. Participants must also complete and pass the ACLS Provider written examination.

Intended Audience

The ACLS Provider Course is intended for healthcare professionals who either lead or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Participants commonly include physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers working in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care, and similar clinical environments.

Course Content

The 2025 ACLS course focuses on the recognition and management of cardiovascular emergencies using a systematic and team-based approach. Key topics include:

  • High-performance resuscitation teams and effective communication

  • High-quality Basic Life Support and CPR performance

  • Systematic assessment and management of cardiopulmonary emergencies

  • Recognition and treatment of life-threatening cardiac rhythms

  • Defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing

  • ACLS medications and advanced interventions including IV/IO access

  • Post–cardiac arrest care and strategies to improve patient outcomes

  • Early recognition and management of stroke and acute coronary syndromes

Skills Expectations

Participants should be familiar with basic resuscitation principles prior to attending the course. During the class, students will practice and demonstrate competency in:

  • Performing high-quality BLS according to current AHA CPR and ECC Guidelines

  • Recognizing and interpreting cardiac rhythms on ECG

  • Understanding ACLS medications and treatment pathways

  • Providing effective bag-mask ventilation and airway management

Course Features

The 2025 ACLS Provider Course, based on the latest American Heart Association Guidelines, emphasizes coordinated team-based resuscitation, structured clinical decision-making, and high-quality CPR. Updated course material highlights improved team dynamics, medication considerations, airway management practices, and the integration of modern resuscitation tools such as point-of-care ultrasound in cardiac arrest management.

Skills Testing

Participants will complete several required skills evaluations throughout the course, including:

  • High-Quality BLS Skills Testing, focusing on effective chest compressions and minimal interruptions

  • Megacode scenarios, where students demonstrate the ability to lead or participate in coordinated resuscitation efforts

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification

ACLS Provider Recertification Course

This course is intended for ACLS recertification only. Participants must have previously been certified in ACLS.

Course Format

The 2025 ACLS Provider Course includes required pre-course preparation to ensure students arrive ready to participate in the hands-on training. Prior to class, participants must complete the mandatory Pre-course Self-Assessment along with the required online video lessons.

During the classroom session, instructors guide participants through discussions and scenario-based simulations using manikins and resuscitation equipment. Students will practice essential skills while receiving coaching and feedback from the instructor.

Throughout the course, students will demonstrate competency in required skills based on the official ACLS testing checklists. At the end of the course, participants must successfully complete the ACLS Provider written exam to verify their understanding of key concepts.

Intended Audience

The ACLS course is designed for healthcare professionals who either lead or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This may include personnel working in emergency response, emergency departments, critical care areas, or intensive care settings. Typical participants include physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers who require ACLS certification for their role.

Course Content

The 2025 ACLS course emphasizes a systematic and team-based approach to managing cardiac emergencies. Key topics include:

  • High-performance resuscitation teams and effective communication

  • High-quality Basic Life Support and CPR performance

  • Systematic assessment and management of cardiopulmonary emergencies

  • Recognition and treatment of life-threatening cardiac rhythms

  • Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion

  • ACLS medications and advanced interventions including IV/IO access and pacing

  • Post–cardiac arrest care and strategies to improve patient outcomes

  • Recognition and early treatment of stroke and acute coronary syndromes

Skills Expectations

Participants attending an ACLS renewal course should already be comfortable performing core clinical skills, including:

  • Delivering high-quality BLS according to current AHA CPR and ECC Guidelines

  • Interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs)

  • Understanding ACLS pharmacology

  • Performing effective bag-mask ventilation

Course Features

The updated 2025 ACLS course, based on the latest AHA Guidelines, focuses heavily on coordinated team resuscitation, high-quality CPR, and structured approaches to managing cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Updates include changes to medication considerations, airway management practices emphasizing visible chest rise, and the growing use of tools such as point-of-care ultrasound in resuscitation care.

Skills Testing

Students will complete several required skills evaluations during the course, including:

  • High-Quality BLS Skills Testing emphasizing effective chest compressions and minimal interruptions

  • Megacode team scenarios where participants demonstrate coordinated resuscitation management and teamwork

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Tioga State Grant

This BLS Provider course is made possible through a grant from Tioga State Bank, which covers the cost of the training and the American Heart Association certification card for participants.

BLS Provider Course

This Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking initial certification or renewal of their BLS certification.

Course Overview

This course follows the latest 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is conducted entirely in a classroom setting with an AHA-certified instructor.

The BLS course prepares healthcare providers to quickly recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver effective ventilations, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of a coordinated resuscitation response.

Students participate in instructor-led instruction, hands-on skill stations, and simulated clinical scenarios to build confidence and competence in lifesaving techniques.

Course Content

Participants will learn and practice essential resuscitation skills including:

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • The Chain of Survival and early recognition of cardiac arrest

  • Effective ventilation techniques using barrier devices and bag-mask devices

  • Early defibrillation and proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Team dynamics and effective communication during multi-rescuer CPR

  • Recognition and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in adults, children, and infants

Course Features

The 2025 BLS Provider Course incorporates updated science and training methods based on the most current AHA guidelines. Key elements include:

  • Instructor-led, hands-on training designed to reinforce skill proficiency

  • Video-based learning combined with real-world resuscitation scenarios

  • Emphasis on high-quality CPR and coordinated team-based response

  • Updated content addressing special situations, including cardiac arrest in pregnancy

  • Guidance for responding to opioid-associated emergencies

Skills Testing

During the course, participants will practice and demonstrate required skills through structured learning stations and simulated clinical scenarios. Students must successfully complete both skills evaluations and a written examination to demonstrate competency.

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal

BLS Provider Renewal Course

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Renewal Course is designed for healthcare professionals who currently hold an American Heart Association BLS Provider certification that is approaching expiration and require renewal.

Course Overview

This course follows the latest 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is conducted entirely in a classroom setting with an AHA-certified instructor.

The BLS Renewal course provides a focused review of critical lifesaving skills and updates healthcare providers on the most current resuscitation science and practices. Participants will reinforce their ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver effective ventilations, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of a coordinated resuscitation response.

Students participate in instructor-led instruction, hands-on skill stations, and simulated clinical scenarios to refresh and validate their competence in lifesaving techniques.

Prerequisites

Participants must currently hold a valid (or soon-to-expire) American Heart Association BLS Provider certification in order to enroll in this renewal course.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for healthcare providers who must be able to perform CPR and other lifesaving skills in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital environments. Participants commonly include EMS personnel, nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals who require BLS certification for their role.

Course Content

Participants will review and practice essential resuscitation skills including:

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • The Chain of Survival and early recognition of cardiac arrest

  • Effective ventilation techniques using barrier devices and bag-mask devices

  • Early defibrillation and proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Team dynamics and effective communication during multi-rescuer CPR

  • Recognition and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in adults, children, and infants

Course Features

The 2025 BLS Provider Renewal Course incorporates updated science and training methods based on the most current AHA guidelines. Key elements include:

  • Instructor-led, hands-on training designed to reinforce skill proficiency

  • Video-based learning combined with real-world resuscitation scenarios

  • Emphasis on high-quality CPR and coordinated team-based response

  • Updated content addressing special situations, including cardiac arrest in pregnancy

  • Guidance for responding to opioid-associated emergencies

Skills Testing

During the course, participants will demonstrate required skills through structured learning stations and simulated clinical scenarios. Students must successfully complete both skills evaluations and a written examination to demonstrate competency.

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

HeartCode® ACLS

ACLS Part 2 and 3 skills testing are the hands-on skills portions after completing Part 1 online. You must purchase Online Part 1 by going to AHA Heart Code ACLS

HeartCode ACLS is the American Heart Association’s blended learning format for completing the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course. This format allows healthcare providers to complete the cognitive portion of the training online while maintaining the same high-quality resuscitation education standards.

Participants begin by completing the online HeartCode ACLS coursework at their own pace. After finishing the online portion, students must attend an in-person skills evaluation conducted by an AHA ACLS Instructor or by using a HeartCode-compatible skills manikin.

Enrollment in HeartCode ACLS includes digital access to the ACLS Provider Manual eBook, which can be viewed directly within the course platform.

Students are required to bring a copy of their online course completion certificate when attending the in-person skills session.

HeartCode® BLS

BLS Part 2 and 3 skills testing are the hands-on portions after completing Part 1 online. You must purchase Online Part 1 by going to AHS BLS Heart Code

This portion of the course must be completed prior to attending your in-person skills testing session. Participants must bring their Part 1 completion certificate with them to the skills class.

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-paced eLearning program that provides comprehensive Basic Life Support education using adaptive learning technology. The system creates a personalized learning experience that adjusts to each learner’s progress and performance throughout the course.

Designed for healthcare professionals who require BLS training as part of their clinical responsibilities, the program combines multiple learning tools including scenario-based videos, interactive exercises, knowledge checks, illustrations, and cognitive assessment activities. These elements help reinforce both the knowledge and decision-making skills needed to respond to real-world emergencies.

Because the course is self-directed, learners may progress through the material at their own speed while receiving immediate feedback and coaching after assessments and activities.

After successfully completing the online cognitive portion and the required in-person skills evaluation, participants will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

HeartCode® PALS

PALS Part 2 and 3 skills testing are the hands-on portion after completing Part 1 online. You must purchase online Part 1 by going to: AHS Heart Code PALS

HeartCode PALS is the AHA's blended learning delivery method for the AHA's PALS Course. Heartcode Blended training devliers quality resusciattion education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of the HeartCode PALS and then complete a hands-on skill session with an AHA PALS Instructor.

Access to the PALS Provider Manual eBook is included with HeartCode PALS. You will be able to access the Provider Manual from within the course.

HeartCode® PALS 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).

You must bring a copy of your online certificate with you.

Online Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED – Skills Session (Part 2 & 3)

This registration is for the hands-on skills session (Part 2 & 3) of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course. Participants must first complete Part 1 – the online course before attending the in-person skills evaluation.

The online portion can be purchased and completed through the American Heart Association at:
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course follows a blended learning format that combines online education with an in-person skills session. After completing the online training, students attend a classroom skills evaluation led by an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor.

Participants who successfully complete both the online learning and the in-person skills session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card, which is valid for two years.

This course provides training in essential lifesaving skills including first aid, CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The program is designed to help individuals recognize emergencies and respond quickly and confidently in situations that may occur at work, at home, or in the community.

The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course is commonly used to meet OSHA workplace training requirements and other regulatory or employment-related certifications.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

PALS Provider Course (2-Day Initial Course)

This two-day Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals who are seeking initial PALS certification or whose certification has expired.

Course Format

The 2025 PALS Provider Course combines required pre-course preparation with in-person instruction and hands-on training. Prior to attending the course, participants must complete the required Pre-course Self-Assessment and review assigned online learning materials. This preparation helps ensure students arrive ready to actively participate in the classroom and skills sessions.

During the in-person portion of the course, instructors guide participants through interactive discussions, skill stations, and pediatric emergency scenarios using manikins and resuscitation equipment. Students practice critical pediatric resuscitation skills while receiving coaching and real-time feedback from instructors.

Throughout the course, participants must demonstrate competency in required PALS skills according to the official skills testing checklists. Students must also complete and pass the PALS Provider written examination.

Intended Audience

The PALS Provider Course is intended for healthcare professionals who manage or assist in the care of pediatric patients experiencing respiratory distress, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. This includes personnel working in emergency medical services, emergency departments, pediatric units, intensive care units, and other clinical environments. Typical participants include physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who require PALS certification.

Course Content

The 2025 PALS course focuses on the recognition and management of pediatric emergencies using a structured and team-based approach. Key topics include:

  • Pediatric patient assessment using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

  • The Evaluate–Identify–Intervene systematic approach to pediatric emergencies

  • Recognition and treatment of respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and shock

  • Application of PALS algorithms for bradycardia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest

  • Pediatric resuscitation techniques and post–return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) care

  • Effective communication, leadership, and team dynamics during resuscitation

  • Management of oxygenation, ventilation, and metabolic or fluid imbalances

Skills Expectations

Participants should have a basic understanding of resuscitation principles prior to attending the course. During the class, students will practice and demonstrate competency in:

  • Performing high-quality BLS according to current AHA CPR and ECC Guidelines

  • Recognizing and interpreting cardiac rhythms on ECG

  • Understanding PALS medications and treatment protocols

  • Providing effective bag-mask ventilation and airway management

Course Features

The 2025 PALS Provider Course, based on the latest American Heart Association Guidelines, emphasizes rapid pediatric assessment, early recognition of life-threatening conditions, and coordinated team-based resuscitation. The course highlights improving oxygen delivery, reducing oxygen demand, managing fluid and metabolic imbalances, and delivering appropriate interventions for pediatric respiratory and cardiac emergencies.

Skills Testing

Participants will complete several required evaluations during the course, including:

  • High-Quality BLS Skills Testing, focusing on effective chest compressions and minimal interruptions

  • Megacode team scenarios, where participants demonstrate coordinated pediatric resuscitation management and teamwork

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification

PALS Provider Recertification Course

This course is intended for PALS recertification only. Participants must have previously been certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Course Format

The 2025 PALS Provider Course requires participants to complete pre-course preparation before attending the in-person session. This preparation includes the mandatory Pre-course Self-Assessment followed by required online educational modules.

The classroom portion of the course focuses on hands-on training and scenario-based learning. Instructors guide participants through pediatric emergency scenarios using manikins while reinforcing key concepts and decision-making skills.

During the course, instructors provide coaching and real-time feedback as participants practice CPR, ventilation, and resuscitation techniques using feedback devices. Students must demonstrate required competencies according to the official PALS skills testing checklists. Participants will also complete the PALS Provider written examination to confirm their understanding of the course material.

Intended Audience

The PALS course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage or assist with pediatric cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel working in emergency medical services, emergency departments, intensive care units, and other critical care settings. Participants commonly include physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers who require PALS certification for their professional responsibilities.

Course Content

The 2025 PALS course focuses on the recognition and management of pediatric emergencies using a systematic and team-based approach. Topics include:

  • Pediatric patient assessment using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

  • The Evaluate–Identify–Intervene systematic approach to pediatric emergencies

  • Application of PALS algorithms for respiratory distress, shock, bradycardia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest

  • Pediatric resuscitation and post–return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) care

  • Effective team communication and leadership during resuscitation events

  • Management of oxygenation, ventilation, and metabolic or fluid imbalances

  • Recognition and treatment of pediatric cardiac rhythms and life-threatening conditions

Skills Expectations

Participants attending a PALS renewal course should already be comfortable performing essential clinical skills, including:

  • Delivering high-quality BLS according to current AHA CPR and ECC Guidelines

  • Interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs)

  • Understanding PALS medications and pharmacology

  • Performing effective bag-mask ventilation

Course Features

The 2025 PALS course, based on the latest American Heart Association Guidelines, emphasizes structured pediatric assessment, effective team dynamics, and rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions. The program focuses on improving oxygen delivery, reducing oxygen demand, managing fluid and metabolic disturbances, and providing appropriate interventions for shock, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest in pediatric patients.

Skills Testing

Participants will complete several required evaluations during the course, including:

  • High-Quality BLS Skills Testing, emphasizing effective chest compressions and minimal interruptions

  • Megacode team scenarios, where students demonstrate coordinated pediatric resuscitation management and teamwork

Course Completion

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.

Contact Us

Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.
 2658 Main Street
Maine, NY 13802

phone 607-863-3010

In the case of adverse weather conditions or a significant emergency preventing our instructors from conducting the class, there is a possibility of rescheduling the course and/or receiving a refund.

Students will be notified via email, phone call, and/or by checking our facebook page.