Can you recall a time when a patient’s heart stopped beating right in front of you? When every second counts, being able to act quickly and confidently can mean the difference between life and death. As a healthcare provider, having up-to-date knowledge and skills in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) is not just recommended—it’s a necessity. Saving Lives Starts with Proper Training Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, anytime. When it does, every healthcare provider needs to know how to spring into action. ACLS and BLS training gives you the ability to assess the scene, identify cardiac arrest, activate emergency response, deliver high-quality CPR, defibrillate, and provide basic and advanced life support. These certified courses teach you to recognize and intervene in life-threatening emergencies through simulated learning in a safe environment. The American Heart Association’s research-based approach also keeps you up-to-date with the latest scie...