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Online

  • Self-paced, interactive instruction from your laptop or tablet
  • Demonstration of skill proficiency is NOT available
  • Start your course immediately
  • 2-year Red Cross Certificate of Completion may not meet workplace requirements

In-Person + Online (Blended)

  • Combines in-person sessions with self-paced, interactive online instruction
  • Complete online course, then demonstrate competencies with a certified instructor
  • 2-year Red Cross Certification meets professional licensing compliance
  • Satisfies OSHA workplace requirements

In-Person

  • Combines lecture with hands-on skills sessions
  • Experienced instructors in classroom setting
  • Convenient locations and times
  • 2-year Red Cross Certification meets professional licensing compliance
  • Satisfies OSHA workplace requirements

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Emergency responders preparing a patient with an oxygen mask for ambulance transport, coordinating urgent care at the back of the vehicle during a critical medical situation.

Unrivaled Evidence-Based Training for Advanced Care

The Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™ includes the r.25 Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS). These evidence-based courses build critical life-saving skills to support emergency response and patient care. Each program features updated materials and enhanced teaching tools to support high-quality instruction across care settings.

Millions of individuals have earned certifications through these programs across healthcare organizations, EMS agencies, and the Military Training Network. Courses may be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit.

ALS Certification
PALS Certification
Medical professional applying neonatal resuscitation techniques.

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) Training

The Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) training program was developed with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Including unmatched science, personalized instruction and a new case delivery approach with in-hospital and out-of-hospital tracks, our NALS courses provide the critical knowledge and skills to manage newborn resuscitations. American Red Cross ALS, PALS and NALS certifications are valid for two years. NALS Training Format: Blended Learning.


Taking an ALS Class

Taking an ALS Class

Advanced Life Support (ALS) training, also known as ACLS training from the American Red Cross builds on your BLS skills to help you deliver a greater level of care. Featuring science-based curriculum and personalized instruction, ALS classes use a scenario-based approach and focus on medically complex cases requiring advanced interventions. American Red Cross ALS, PALS, and NALS certifications are valid for two years. ALS Class Formats: In-person and Blended Learning.


Participants in the American Red Cross Advanced Life Support course must be proficient in adult basic life support skills.



Earning Your PALS Certification

Earning Your PALS Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training can help you provide life-saving care to infants and children during times of crisis. Using a science-based curriculum, personalized instruction and a scenario-based approach, our PALS course will help you learn to assess patients, provide advanced interventions, and improve critical-thinking skills so you can provide better care more confidently. American Red Cross ALS, PALS, and NALS certifications are valid for two years. PALS Training Formats: In-person and Blended Learning.


Participants in the American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course must be proficient in child and infant basic life support (BLS) skills.



Become a Red Cross Instructor

Become a Red Cross Instructor

If you're currently a certified BLS, ALS, PALS, or NALS instructor with another training agency, you can expand your teaching options by taking our free, online Instructor Bridge program. In order to qualify, you must hold a current provider-level (base-levell) certification and at least one of the equivalent certifications, from an approved training organization. Once you've been accepted into the Instructor Bridge program, you'll gain access to all of the necessary online courses (and materials) and can become certified to teach BLS, ALS and/or PALS courses.