If you need both American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certification or renewal, Citywide CPR offers a flexible way to complete the applicable online learning and hands-on skills requirements through Self-Guided Skills Sessions at participating locations.
Citywide CPR is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center. Eligible healthcare professionals and students can complete applicable HeartCode online coursework before attending a scheduled skills appointment. Learn more through the Self-Guided CPR Training page: https://www.citywidecpr.com/self-guided-cpr-training/
If you need both certifications, Citywide CPR also offers a $20 OFF Double Bundle promotion for eligible customers. Use coupon code DOUBLEBUNDLE20 when registering for two qualifying courses. Promotion eligibility and current terms should be reviewed before registration.
What Is the Difference Between ACLS and PALS?
ACLS and PALS are both advanced American Heart Association courses, but they address different clinical needs.
Who Needs ACLS Certification?
ACLS, or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, is intended for healthcare professionals whose roles involve responding to or managing adult cardiovascular emergencies and whose employer, clinical program or other organization requires ACLS certification.
Depending on the healthcare setting, ACLS may be relevant to physicians, nurses, paramedics, advanced practice providers and other clinical professionals.
Not every healthcare professional needs ACLS. Before registering, confirm that your employer, school, clinical program or credentialing organization specifically requires AHA ACLS. You can review Citywide CPR’s ACLS certification and renewal options at https://www.citywidecpr.com/classes/acls/
Who Needs PALS Certification?
PALS, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, is designed for healthcare professionals who may respond to pediatric emergencies and whose role or organization requires PALS certification.
PALS may be relevant to healthcare professionals working in pediatric, emergency, critical-care or other settings involving children.
As with ACLS, requirements vary by role and organization. Confirm the specific certification your employer, school, clinical program or credentialing organization requires before registering. Citywide CPR’s PALS certification and renewal options are available at https://www.citywidecpr.com/classes/pals/
Why Complete ACLS and PALS Through the Same Training Center?
For healthcare professionals who need both certifications, completing both through the same training provider can simplify registration and scheduling.
Instead of coordinating two unrelated providers, you can review your ACLS and PALS options together and plan the required online learning and skills sessions around work, school, clinical rotations or other responsibilities.
Citywide CPR offers Self-Guided ACLS and PALS Skills Sessions at participating locations. Course availability varies by location, so check the Citywide CPR location finder before registering: https://www.citywidecpr.com/locations/
How Does Self-Guided ACLS and PALS Training Work?
Self-Guided training separates the applicable online learning from the required hands-on skills experience.
The general process is:
- Choose the appropriate ACLS or PALS registration option.
- Complete the applicable AHA HeartCode online course if you select Online + Skills.
- Schedule your Self-Guided Skills Session.
- Attend your appointment at a participating Citywide CPR location.
- Practice and perform the required hands-on skills using CPR Verification Station™ technology and training equipment.
- Successfully complete the applicable course requirements and skills session.
The skills equipment provides real-time feedback during the hands-on experience, helping participants receive information about their performance while completing the required skills.
What Is ACLS Online + Skills?
If you have not already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode ACLS online course, choose the applicable ACLS Online + Skills pathway. You complete the online learning and then attend the required hands-on skills session.
Review the ACLS course options at https://www.citywidecpr.com/classes/acls/ before registering.
What Is PALS Online + Skills?
The PALS Online + Skills pathway is designed for participants who need the complete PALS course. You complete the applicable AHA HeartCode PALS online learning and then attend the scheduled hands-on skills session.
Review the PALS course options at https://www.citywidecpr.com/classes/pals/ before registering.
What If I Already Completed HeartCode?
If you have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode ACLS or PALS online course, you may be able to register for Skills Only rather than purchasing the online portion again.
During registration, provide or upload the appropriate HeartCode completion certificate as required.
The key distinction is straightforward: Online + Skills includes the applicable online course and hands-on skills session, while Skills Only is intended for participants who have already completed the required online course.
Before registering, review the appropriate ACLS or PALS course options to make sure you select the pathway that matches your requirements.
What Happens During a Self-Guided Skills Session?
At a participating Citywide CPR location, you use a CPR Verification Station™ learning center and the applicable training equipment to practice and perform the required hands-on skills.
The system provides real-time guidance and feedback during the experience. Self-Guided training is different from a traditional instructor-led classroom course because the participant follows technology-guided skills practice and testing rather than having an instructor physically conduct the entire appointment.
Citywide CPR support is available when assistance with the session or equipment is needed.
Learn more about the Self-Guided training process at https://www.citywidecpr.com/self-guided-cpr-training/
How Can ACLS and PALS Fit Into a Busy Healthcare Schedule?
Healthcare professionals may be balancing clinical shifts, patient responsibilities, school, rotations and other obligations. Completing applicable online learning independently before the hands-on appointment can make it easier to plan certification around those responsibilities.
If you need both ACLS and PALS, you can schedule the required components according to the available options at participating locations. Exact course availability and appointment times vary by location.
Use the Citywide CPR location finder at https://www.citywidecpr.com/locations/ to review current options.
Save $20 With the ACLS & PALS Double Bundle
If you need both ACLS and PALS, Citywide CPR’s Double Bundle promotion may provide an opportunity to save when registering for two qualifying courses.
Use coupon code:
DOUBLEBUNDLE20
Eligible customers can save $20 OFF when registering for two qualifying courses, subject to the promotion’s current eligibility requirements and terms.
Promotions can change and should not be assumed to stack with other discounts.
Check Current Promotions Before You Register
Before completing your purchase, review Citywide CPR’s current certification promotions and discounts at https://www.citywidecpr.com/cpr-certification-discounts-promo-codes/
If you are registering for both ACLS and PALS, enter DOUBLEBUNDLE20 according to the current promotion instructions and confirm that both courses qualify.
How Do I Find an ACLS or PALS Skills Session?
Citywide CPR has participating training locations where eligible healthcare professionals and students can complete Self-Guided ACLS and PALS Skills Sessions.
Use the Citywide CPR location finder at https://www.citywidecpr.com/locations/ to identify participating locations and review available course and appointment options.
Because availability varies by location, confirm that your selected location offers the course and skills-session format you need before scheduling.
What Should I Confirm Before Registering?
Before purchasing an ACLS or PALS course, confirm:
- Which certification your employer, school, clinical program or organization requires.
- Whether you need ACLS, PALS or both.
- Whether you need initial certification or renewal.
- Whether you have already completed the applicable HeartCode online course.
- Whether Online + Skills or Skills Only is appropriate.
- Whether your selected location offers the course and skills-session format you need.
- Whether the current Double Bundle promotion applies to your registration.
Taking a moment to verify these details can help prevent registering for the wrong course or purchasing an online component you have already completed.
What Happens After I Complete My Course?
After successfully completing the applicable course requirements and hands-on skills session, your certification documentation is processed.
The official AHA eCard is processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
Your eCard provides electronic documentation of your completed American Heart Association certification. If your employer, hospital, school, clinical program or another organization has specific certification requirements, confirm those requirements before registering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take ACLS and PALS together?
Yes. If you need both certifications, you can register for the applicable ACLS and PALS courses and coordinate the required online learning and skills sessions around your schedule. Eligible customers may also qualify for the $20 OFF Double Bundle promotion using coupon code DOUBLEBUNDLE20, subject to current terms.
What is the difference between ACLS and PALS?
ACLS focuses on advanced cardiovascular life support, while PALS focuses on pediatric advanced life support. The appropriate course depends on your healthcare role and the certification requirements provided by your employer, school, clinical program or other organization.
Can I complete ACLS or PALS online?
The applicable HeartCode online learning can be completed online, but an Online + Skills pathway also includes the required hands-on skills component. Completing the online portion alone does not replace the required skills session.
What if I already completed my HeartCode course?
If you already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode ACLS or PALS online course, you may be eligible to select Skills Only. You will need to provide or upload the corresponding HeartCode completion certificate as required during registration.
Do I need an instructor standing beside me during a Self-Guided Skills Session?
No. Participants follow the system’s guidance and real-time feedback while completing the hands-on skills experience. Citywide CPR support is available if assistance with the session or equipment is needed.
Where can I find a Citywide CPR ACLS or PALS location?
Use the Citywide CPR location finder at https://www.citywidecpr.com/locations/ to identify participating locations and review available course and appointment options.
Can I use DOUBLEBUNDLE20 with another discount?
Do not assume that promotions can be combined. DOUBLEBUNDLE20 is subject to its current terms and eligibility requirements. Review the current promotion information before registering.
When will I receive my AHA eCard?
The official AHA eCard is processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
Ready to Complete ACLS and PALS?
If your employer, school or clinical program requires both ACLS and PALS, Citywide CPR offers applicable Online + Skills and Skills Only pathways through participating locations.
Start by confirming which certifications you need and whether you have already completed the required HeartCode online learning. Then use the Citywide CPR location finder at https://www.citywidecpr.com/locations/ to find a participating location and review available skills-session options.
If you qualify for the current Double Bundle promotion, use coupon code DOUBLEBUNDLE20 to receive $20 OFF two qualifying courses, subject to the promotion’s current terms.
Before registering, review the current Citywide CPR promotions and discounts at https://www.citywidecpr.com/cpr-certification-discounts-promo-codes/ and confirm that the Double Bundle applies to your registration.