Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

With a busy schedule, it can be difficult to carve out two or three days to attend CPR training for dentists. However, this unique, timesaving Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification program presented by DOCS Education allows you to accelerate your learning with relevant pre-course video modules and a single, hands-on training session. This ACLS certification course is taught by AHA-certified instructors.

You will earn 12 CE credit hours and an American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support card, good for two years after successful completion of the pre-course instruction and the one-day, in-person training.

Upcoming Dates:

• August 24, 2024 in Atlanta, GA

Upon completion of this course, you will meet the following objectives:

• Successful passing of the final AHA ACLS Provider exam*
• Emergency response training that is designed for a dental office setting
• Learn vital medical knowledge and applications to save a patient’s life
• Create a crisis management plan that uses equipment commonly found in dental offices
• Receive practical training to handle common emergency scenarios
• Review the critical skills needed to respond to respiratory failure, airway obstruction, cardiac problems, and anaphylaxis
• Use high-fidelity patient simulators to get practical experience for real-life emergencies

*Pre-course material assures your competency before attending the hands-on component. In the unlikely event you do not pass the test, DOCS Education faculty will provide one-on-one remedial training until you are successful.

Get your ACLS card in three easy steps:

Step 1: Watch the pre-course videos and take the quizzes at the end of each short module

Step 2: Take the AHA ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment test

Step 3: Attend the one-day hands-on training with DOCS Education's ACLS faculty

Who Should Take this Course?

Often required by State Boards for sedation permits, this ACLS course will deliver confidence in your ability to handle medical emergencies in your office. While you may never be called upon to save a patient's life, you'll rest easier knowing that you and your team have an effective emergency plan and all the tools needed to respond to a patient in crisis.

Already certified but need to stay current on your permit and protocols? Register for a DOCS Education ACLS Recertification one-day session. Our team can also come to you for personal, in-office ACLS training. Contact a course advisor for more information.

Getting Started

Due to the strict CDC requirements, space is limited to 10 doctors per course, so please contact your course advisor soon to reserve a spot.

We'll provide a checklist, user ID, and password in your confirmation email, so you can get started at a time that is convenient for you.

Scientific support and additional resources are available here.

Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, a computer with video and audio capabilities, and in some cases, Adobe Reader to view handouts and articles.

NOTE: Many dental boards require that a specified portion of your CE credits be via in-person attendance at live courses. Check your state's rules!