ACLS CME Credit Information & How to Claim
ACLS Medical Training is a 360training company.
General Information
- Course titles on the aclsmedicaltraining.com website:
- ACLS Certification
- ACLS Recertification
- BLS Certification
- BLS Recertification
- NRP Certification
- NRP Recertification
- PALS Certification
- PALS Recertification
- Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and 360training
- Release date: January 1, 2023
- Expiration date: December 31, 2026
- Estimated time to complete activity: 8.0 hours certification, 4.0 hours recertification
Target Audience
This activity is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients in emergency settings.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Recognize the specific needs of patients in acutely life-threatening situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest)
- Respond with the appropriate life support algorithm
- Provide appropriate care in response to rapidly changing patient needs
- Identify normal and abnormal electrocardiograms
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the types and dosages of medications used in ACLS and PALS
- Apply skills related to working as part of an interdisciplinary team
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and 360training. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Certification and Recertification Credit Designations
ACLS Certification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8.0 contact hour(s) (0.8 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-016-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 8.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
ACLS Recertification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4.0 contact hour(s) (0.4 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-017-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
BLS Certification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8.0 contact hour(s) (0.8 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-018-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 8.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
BLS Recertification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4.0 contact hour(s) (0.4 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-019-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
NRP Certification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8.0 contact hour(s) (0.8 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-020-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 8.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
NRP Recertification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4.0 contact hour(s) (0.4 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-021-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
PALS Certification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 8.0 contact hour(s) (0.8 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-022-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 8.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
PALS Recertification
Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Continuing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 4.0 contact hour(s) (0.4 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-26-023-H04-P
Type of Activity: Application
Dental Continuing Education:
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of the credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
American Dental Association (ADA CERP) Recognition
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Disclosure of Financial Relationships
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.
The faculty, 360training planners, and PIM planners have nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation and Request for Credit
To obtain your CE certificate:
- Go to www.cmeuniversity.com
- Log in or create a new account (will take less than 1 minute)
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- If you receive a message when creating a new account that “the email you entered is already in use”, please click the forgot my username or password link to have your Username and Password sent to you via email
- After logging in, you may be asked to verify/update your information; after doing so, click Save at the bottom of the page
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- Enter Course Code (provided by email when you completed the course) under “Find Post-Test/Evaluation by Course”
- Select the activity title
- Choose your desired credit type
- (If applicable) Complete the post-test (passing score: 75% or better)
- Complete the online evaluation
- Download or print your CE certificate
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 75% or better (if applicable) and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service.
Questions? Contact PIM at [email protected].
Hardware/Software Requirements
- Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 4 or higher
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or higher
- Screen resolution 1024 x 768
- Reliable internet connection
Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality
Please refer to the final activity for the policy on privacy and confidentiality related to this internet-based activity.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
FAQs
What are CME credits?
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are required by many licensing boards to maintain professional credentials. Depending on your role, you may earn:
- Physicians: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (ACCME)
- Nurses: ANCC contact hours
- Pharmacists: ACPE contact hours (reported to NABP CPE Monitor)
- Dentists: ADA CERP credits
How many credits do I earn for ACLS Medical Training?
Initial certification = 8.0 credits. Renewal = 4.0 credits.
Is there a minimum passing score?
Yes. You must score 80% or higher on the post-test.
Where exactly do I claim credit?
At CMEUniversity.com → “Find Post-test/Evaluation by Course” → enter the Course ID shown at the end of your ACLS course.
Do these credits meet my state or board requirements?
Requirements vary by state and profession. Check with your licensing board or see our State CME Requirements Overview.
Is this the same as American Heart Association (AHA) courses?
No. This page only applies to ACLS Medical Training courses. For AHA courses, claim credit through cpr.heart.org.
