ACLS Certification Institute

I am an Emergency Physician in New York who needed to re-​certify for ACLS and PALS. Upon first glance at the ACLS Certification Institute website, they claim that their certifications are nationally accepted and «based on American Heart Association guidelines.» I went through the videos and completed the tests in about an hour. However, none of the hospitals where I am credentialed accepted the cards. Furthermore, when I asked for a full refund, they stated that they could not issue it after I had completed the course. I eventually had to retake the online course and skills exam through the AHA which I will have to say is much more advanced and on par with what a healthcare provider would need to know during an actual cardiac arrest. The ACLS Certification Institute videos and exams were in my opinion too basic and would not adequately prepare anyone to care for a sick patient. I had a horrible experience with this company, have tried to post reviews to their website and facebook which they have deleted, and Im still out over $ 400. I would not recommend this product to anyone. If you need to certify or re-​certify go directly to

Waste of time and money. Not AHA approved. Their website has a page for «unsensored reviews», however, there is no way to leave a review.

Re: ACLS Certification Institute, this is a quick way to check off for ACLS and BLS. I’m sure it’s great for some organizations.
If you work for HCA, be sure to confirm that your facility accepts these certification cards.