Choose the ACLS Course You Need
Choose the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course that matches your current certification status and training format. Defib Hawaii offers ACLS initial certification, renewal or recertification, HeartCode ACLS hands-on skills sessions, and ACLS plus BLS combination options in Honolulu. Current prices, dates, prerequisites, and course materials are listed in the registration calendar. After successful completion of all requirements, students receive their ACLS eCard the same day.
ACLS Certification Course
$255
Best for: Healthcare professionals taking ACLS for the first time, returning after expiration, or directed to complete the full provider course.
Options: Instructor-led or another currently listed full-course format.
Choose the initial course when you do not hold a current card that qualifies for renewal. Review the registration listing for required pre-course work, assessment, BLS expectations, course materials, and scheduled duration.
Our ACLS Certification Course in Honolulu is designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening events. Gain advanced skills in ECG interpretation, airway management, pharmacology, and team dynamics.
View ACLS CertificationACLS Renewal or Recertification
$255
Best for: Current ACLS providers who meet the eligibility requirements in the scheduled listing.
Options: Focused renewal pathway with required pre-course work and hands-on assessment.
Renewal is intended for current providers. If your ACLS card is expired, choose the initial course unless Defib Hawaii confirms another eligible pathway. Stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and maintain your readiness for emergencies with our ACLS Recertification course.
Refresh your skills in advanced life-saving interventions and team leadership. Renew your ACLS certification in Hawaii with confidence and continue delivering critical care.
View ACLS RenewalACLS Skills
$140
Best for: This course is designed for healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Options: During the appointment, an instructor verifies the required hands-on skills after the online cognitive course has been completed. Students should arrive prepared to participate, ask questions, and complete the assessments listed for the course.
Complete HeartCode ACLS before attending and provide the completion certificate. This page should not be used to register for the full instructor-led initial or renewal class. HeartCode must be completed before the skills session and must be purchased separately. It can be purchased as an add-on.
View ACLS SkillsACLS and BLS Combo
$310
Best for: Healthcare professionals who need both Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training, particularly those who respond to cardiac arrest, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, respiratory emergencies, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events.
Options: Students may complete the required training through the available course format. For HeartCode ACLS, the online cognitive portion must be completed before attending the in-person hands-on skills session.
The skills session includes instructor-led practice, clinical scenarios, team dynamics, and skills testing. HeartCode ACLS and BLS result in separate course completion credentials when all requirements are successfully completed.
View Combo CoursesWhat is ACLS?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is an American Heart Association course for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiovascular emergencies. ACLS builds on the foundation of BLS and emphasizes continuous high-quality CPR, effective resuscitation teams, and organized care for adult patients experiencing life-threatening cardiovascular events.
Depending on the course pathway, students review and apply ACLS algorithms, recognize cardiac rhythms, manage airways, discuss emergency medications, participate in team scenarios, and complete the required cognitive and hands-on assessments.
What ACLS Training Covers
- The importance of continuous, high-quality CPR
- BLS and ACLS systematic assessment
- Recognition and management of cardiac arrest
- Recognition and treatment of bradycardia and tachycardia
- Airway management and effective ventilation
- Cardiac rhythm recognition and electrical therapy
- Emergency medications used within ACLS algorithms
- Acute coronary syndromes and early stroke care
- Immediate post-cardiac arrest care
- Team roles, communication, leadership, and debriefing
- Integrated megacode or team-based scenarios
How to become ACLS certified?
Enroll your employees or yourself in the training
- Choose either Certification or Recertification
- Select your preferred training style (Blended or In-Person)
- Register online easily
Step 1
Pre-course work/Assessment or Heartcode
- Attend your ACLS classes
- Receive expert guidance from AHA-certified instructors
- Practice hands-on ACLS skills
Step 2
Pass & Get your certification
- Pass the skills assessment and written exam
- Receive your ACLS certification card instantly
- Certification valid for 2 years
Step 3
Who Commonly Takes ACLS?
ACLS may be required for healthcare professionals whose roles involve advanced assessment or treatment during cardiovascular emergencies. Common participants include:
Physicians
Emergency and critical-care physicians
Nurses
Registered nurses and advanced-practice providers
Paramedics
Paramedics and other advanced prehospital clinicians
Emergency Medicine Care Providers
Emergency department staff
Intensive Care Providers
Intensive-care and critical-care workers
Pediatric Care Staff
Pediatric healthcare workers
ACLS Training Formats
Instructor-led ACLS
In an instructor-led course, students complete the scheduled cognitive instruction, hands-on practice, team-based scenarios, skills testing, and written or cognitive assessment required for that course option. Review the listing for pre-course work and material requirements.
Book In-Person ClassesHeartCode ACLS blended learning
HeartCode ACLS combines an AHA online course with a required hands-on skills session. The online portion must be completed before the skills appointment. The skills session focuses on practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and required skills testing.
Book Blended ClassesPrivate and onsite ACLS training
Healthcare facilities, clinical teams, emergency-response organizations, and other eligible groups may request private ACLS training. Availability depends on the course required, participant count, location, instructor availability, and scheduling needs.
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ACLS Classes Near Honolulu Healthcare and Education Centers
The Defib Hawaii classroom is located at 1314 S King Street, Suite 606, in Honolulu. The location is used by healthcare professionals and students from across Honolulu and Oʻahu, including people connected with Queen’s Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua, Pali Momi Medical Center, Adventist Health Castle, UH Mānoa, JABSOM, Hawaiʻi Pacific University, Chaminade University, and other employers and schools.
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FAQs about our ACLS Classes
Should I take ACLS in person or through blended learning?
Choose in-person training for instructor-led learning. Choose blended learning to complete the cognitive portion online before attending the required hands-on skills session.
What should I complete before my ACLS class?
For classroom ACLS, Defib Hawaii provides the required pre-course work and assessment after registration at no additional cost. For a HeartCode skills session, you must complete the AHA HeartCode ACLS online course before attending.
Do I need to purchase HeartCode ACLS separately for the skills or hybrid sessions?
Yes, for a HeartCode skills-session pathway, the online HeartCode component is separate from the hands-on session. It may be purchased as an add-on when available.
Do I need BLS before taking ACLS?
ACLS builds on essential BLS skills. Check your employer or program requirements to determine whether you need a current BLS certification. Defib Hawaii also offers an ACLS & BLS Combo.
Who should take ACLS?
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who participate in or direct the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
How long is ACLS certification valid?
The AHA ACLS Course Completion Card is valid for two years after successful completion.