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People who work in the healthcare field are often called upon in dire emergencies to help save lives. Healthcare professionals don't always have access to the state-of-the-art machines and technology when emergencies arise. They may be on the scene when someone has collapsed in a store, been injured at a public event, or even while they're out hiking or enjoying recreational activities. This is when having their ACLS Certification is crucial. What Is It? ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiac Life Support and it is a required certification for professionals, such as nurses, doctors, EMTs, and paramedics. Being certified means you are properly trained and up to date on new technology and practices concerning CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and ECC, which stands for Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The training covers detailed instructions to safely and effectively provide emergency care for adults and children under cardiac arrest. How Can I Get Certified? To become certified, you must complete the interactive, reading, and writing trainings. You can find classes online or call your local community college or community center to see if they ever offer these courses. Make sure that the course and instructor are accredited by the American Heart Association. You'll need to attend every class. Some of the work can be done at home or online, but there will be class periods where you'll practice on dummies, hear from medical professionals, and need to interact to pass the course. You can take the exam either in the classroom or there are online certification exams you can take as well. Keep in mind that it's very important to renew your certificate every two years as required by law. You'll have to take the training again, which is good because technology, research, and best practices can change. Renewing your ACLS certification will help keep you informed and be better prepared to help in emergencies. ACLS Online (http://www.aclsonlinerenewal.org/) provides comprehensive, affordable online ACLS certification, including training and recertification.
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