All study materials based on the latest American Heart Association guidelines are included, you have choice to read it online or print it. We also include a skills test sheet (optional).
The test is multiple-choice format and covers patient scenarios and general course knowledge. The test has no time limit and there's no hassle of working around a classroom schedule.
You will receive your provider eCard after passing the online exam. If requested, we send a printed copy of your certificate the next day after you pass your exam.
If you enroll in multiple BLS, ACLS or PALS training courses, you automatically receive a discount that is applied to the total enrollment fee.
Take advantage of this feature if you will need multiple certifications in the future. You can enroll in in advance and complete the tests based upon your individual renewal schedule. Your Rush ACLS courses won’t expire!
10% savings on the enrollment of any 2 ACLS, PALS or BLS training courses.
15% savings on the enrollment of any 3 PALS, BLS or ACLS training courses.
Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
When you enroll in a course, everything is automatically included (there are no additional fees).
Free, next-day FedEx shipping, if requested
Free digital ACLS, BLS or PALS eCard
3 online exam retake opportunities
Up-to-date online training material
Hard copy of PALS, BLS or ACLS certificate
Responsive and professional customer support
30-day satisfaction guarantee with a full refund available
Also, you gain access to a personal “customer workroom.” In the customer workroom you can move freely through the course material at your own pace, take the exams, download your online provider eCard(s), keep track of past certifications, change your account information and more.
The team at Rush ACLS is committed to staying up-to-date with the most recent emergency medical practices. Our ACLS, PALS & BLS courses follow 2020 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC. Our online classes are based on the latest AHA guidelines and are updated regularly.
After you enroll in the course, you are given immediate access to the online training material allowing you to study directly from your computer. You can also print out a copy of the curriculum for study without a computer.
All of the exams are multiple choice and 100% online. You must pass the exam with an 80% or greater. If you do not pass the first time, you are given two more attempts. You will be informed as to the questions you answered incorrectly.
We impose no time limit on finishing your online PALS, BLS and ACLS classes. You can enroll in all the classes you need today and complete the exams at your leisure. Furthermore, there are no time limits once you start the exam itself. You can take as much time as you need to complete the test once you begin. However, you will not be able to save your work and resume the exam at a later date.
After you complete the test, you will be able to access a virtual copy of your ACLS, BLS or PALS certificate(eCard). You are given unlimited access to a virtual certificate(eCard) through the customer workroom. In case you lose your physical certificate, you can use this as proof of certification.
Along with your ACLS, PALS or BLS instant provider eCard, we will ship you a hard-copy version of your eCard(certificate) in the mail using FedEx, if it is requested. You can keep this certificate in your wallet to use as proof of certification.
Rush ACLS offers unprecedented, free FedEx shipping. Our competitors will charge you an additional $30.00 for next day shipping. This means that international shipping is also easy and free. The certificate is shipped only if it is requested.
Rush ACLS provides online PALS, ACLS and BLS training to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our courses are based on the latest AHA guidelines. Try our online courses risk free and find out what thousands of nurses and doctors just like you already know: online recertification is the fastest, easiest way to recertify!
The team at Rush ACLS created the following section of our website to give our Tennessee ACLS, BLS and PALS certification customers a resource for healthy living. Please read below to discover some ways that you can be physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle in Tennessee.
Staying active is one of the best ways to prevent cardiac-related ailments. The rate of heart disease in Tennessee is 4.8% and the rate of people who suffer from heart attacks is 5.2%. Here are some ways that the residents of Tennessee can stay physically active.
Visiting a state park is a great way to engage in a variety of physical activities. At state parks, you can find hiking, camping, canoeing and more. Here is a site that will help you plan you next state park visit. https://www.tn.gov/environment/parks-conservation.html
Cycling is a great way to get daily physical activity. This website will help you get started on your next cycling adventure in Tennessee.https://www.traillink.com/stateactivity/tn-bike-trails/
One of the best ways to increase your level of daily physical activity is to change some of your regular habits.
Wash your car by hand instead of taking it to the car wash
Do push-ups or squats during commercials of your favorite TV shows.
Ride a bicycle to work or around the neighborhood.
Walk around during your break.
Park your car at the far end of the lot to increase your walk
The rate of obesity in Tennessee is approximately 32%. As our Tennessee PALS, BLS and ACLS certification customers know, obesity is linked all sorts of heart-related issues. Here are some tips for maintaining a better diet.
Reduce the amount of grain in your diet. If you are going to eat grain, make sure to eat whole grains.
Eat more lean protein like chicken and fish.
Serve dinner up on a smaller plate. You will eat less.
Avoid pre-packaged and processed foods.
Eat slower. You will eat less food.
Visit a Tennessee farmers market to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. The following site will help you find a local farmers market.https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/consumers/food-safety/ag-farms-farmers-markets.html
Here are some activities for the kids in Tennessee.
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo — 478 Happy Hollow Lane, Sevierville, TN
Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway Mall — 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Nashville Shores — 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage, TN
Tennessee Aquarium — One Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN
Other kids activities — https://www.tnvacation.com/articles/kid-friendly-tennessee-attractions-you-should-visit
A Tennessee police officer demonstrated exceptional valor by administering life-saving CPR to a baby on the brink of death, an incident captured in a gripping viral video. Officer Robert Baer recounted the intense moment, emphasizing his determination to prevent the child's demise. Responding to a distress call in Murfreesboro on August 31, Baer arrived swiftly to aid Zaire Brown, a one-year-old who had stopped breathing. Despite initial setbacks, Baer persisted with CPR, driven by thoughts of his own child. Miraculously, he succeeded in reviving Zaire, averting a tragedy acknowledged by medical responders. Baer's emotional reunion with the toddler's mother, Marchelle Brown, underscored the profound impact of his heroic act, fostering a lasting bond and inspiring continued acts of kindness.
A family in Meigs County attributes the life-saving action of a 911 dispatcher to the quick recovery of a 25-year-old man. Despite being miles away, Karissa Cardner skillfully administered CPR instructions, ultimately reviving the unresponsive individual. This successful intervention underscores the significance of Tennessee's new Telecommunicator CPR law, implemented in January. Mandating CPR training for 911 operators statewide, the law empowers dispatchers to guide callers through critical moments, potentially saving countless lives. With over 350,000 Americans annually facing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, immediate response, such as telecommunicator-led CPR coaching, significantly improves survival rates.
42-year-old Michael Campbell was showering at his local gym after a workout when he started to feel like he might be having a heart attack. He called 911 himself and was responsive when they arrived. He was taken to TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center where the ER staff was waiting for him. They performed CPR and used a defibrillator 21 times before he was taken into the OR to have the blockage in his heart removed. As soon as it was released his heart started beating on it's own again. The former Army Ranger and current police officer has recovered well. The medical teams that saved his life that night were honored in a special ceremony.