Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS)
Category:
American Heart Association Classroom
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About Course
The American Heart Association’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of high-performance teams. The 2025 ACLS course reflects the new 2025 science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Which course is right for me?
ACLS or ACLS for Experienced Providers
ACLS:
- For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement.
What does this course teach?
- Systematic approach (assessment)
- High-quality BLS
- Airway management
- Rhythm recognition
- Defibrillation
- Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only)
- Use of medications
- Cardioversion
- Transcutaneous pacing
- High-performance teams
Requirements
- Instructor-Led Classroom with Skills Assessment: Theory Exam & Skill Test
ACLS assumes competent basic life support. If your BLS is close to expiry, see BLS course dates in Abu Dhabi and how BLS and ACLS differ.
New to ACLS or renewing? Our ACLS course guide compares the classroom and HeartCode routes, and explains the ACLS algorithms and the pretest, exam and Megacode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AHA ACLS certification recognised in UAE hospitals?
Yes. Our ACLS course follows American Heart Association guidelines and the ACLS Provider card is accepted by hospitals and regulators across the UAE, including DOH (Abu Dhabi), DHA (Dubai) and MOH licensing requirements.
How long is the AHA ACLS course?
The classroom ACLS provider course in Abu Dhabi runs over two days and includes airway management, pharmacology, rhythm recognition and megacode simulation practice. A current BLS provider card and the ACLS pre-course assessment are recommended before attending.
Who should attend ACLS?
Physicians, emergency and ICU nurses, anesthesia staff, paramedics and other healthcare professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies. ACLS renewal candidates are welcome — the same course renews an expiring card.
Where does the training take place?
Our training centre is at Addax Office Tower, Office 1105, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. We also run on-site group training for hospitals, clinics, schools and companies in Al Ain, Dubai and across the UAE.
How do I book a seat?
You can book online in minutes: open the Training Calendar or the course booking form on this page, choose a date with available seats and submit your details. You can also register through our WhatsApp booking page or email training@safetyfirstmed.ae.
