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Welcome to the oldest provider of online ACLS (advanced cardiac life support) certification and recertification. Our top priority to get you ACLS, PALS or BLS certification as quickly and efficiently as possible!
We also understand the need for high-quality and accurate material. All of our training material is written by experienced medical professionals and updated to reflect current American Heart Association guidelines.
Not only do we offer top quality ACLS training, but we now are able to meet your entire certification requirement with our new PALS (pediatric advanced life support) and BLS (basic life support) courses. The following courses are available:
When getting ACLS, BLS, or PALS certification, Illinois medical professionals don’t need to worry about taking time-consuming tests. No skills check is necessary in order to receive your ACLS, BLS or PALS certification or recertification. It’s as easy as signing up, studying up and passing the test.
Once you pass the test, you will be able to download an instant provider eCard. We will also put your physical certificate in the mail within one business day if requested. This means that you can use our service and become certified 24/7 without the hassle of scheduling a skills test or working around other people’s schedules.
Some people may worry about going online for their ACLS renewal. Illinois medical professionals can rest assured that they’ll be happy with the training that they receive online. We want all of our customers to be fully satisfied with our BLS, ACLS and PALS recertification and certification classes. So, all of our courses come with a 30 days refund guarantee. We offer this unprecedented guarantee simply for your peace of mind.
We will refund 100% of your money if you are unhappy with our courses within the first 30 days. With this type of reassurance there’s no reason not to (sign up) with ACLS Training Center.
Sign up for an ACLS, PALS or BLS course from ACLS Training Center to find out why so many medical professionals are saving time and money by earning their provider eCards online. By taking our certification courses or obtaining ACLS, PALS, and BLS recertification, Illinois professionals from Chicago to Des Moines will appreciate who we are and what we offer.
If you purchase more than one of our ACLS, BLS or PALS training courses, our online shopping cart will give you an automatic discount of up to 15%.
If you know that you will need additional certifications in the future, you can save money by purchasing the classes together. Remember, there is no time limit on taking and passing the exam. You can purchase all the classes you need and take the tests on your own time.
Our BLS course, ACLS course and PALS course are all accepted in every state of the United States, including IL, and are also accepted in most international countries and regions. If for whatever reason you purchase a course and it is not accepted, we offer a 100% money back guarantee for the first 30 days.
The team at the online ACLS Training Center works hard to stay up-to-date with new cardiac-related information and practices. As a result, we are able to provide current information to our customers who are getting their ACLS, BLS, or PALS certification. Illinois professionals can be confident that we offering current information and top-notch training.
Getting your PALS, BLS and ACLS recertification or certification is remarkably simple with our service.
Just follow these steps to begin your training. Don’t worry; we walk you through every step once you sign up.
Once you have passed the test, you will immediately be able to download an instant provider eCard. We will also mail you a physical certificate within one business day upon request. Those who are in an extreme hurry can request next-day shipping of their hard copy provider certificate at an additional cost.
Are you a medical professional living in the state of Illinois? If your answer is yes, you have found the page designed specifically for you. Below you can find all sorts of medical statistics that are relevant to any Illinois PALS, BLS and ACLS professional.
Keeping one’s certification current is important to meet any potential emergency situation. When it is needed, ACLS Training Center can help professional medical and emergency providers obtain their ACLS renewal. Illinois residents are dependent on properly certified responders who are able to meet their medical needs when necessary. There are a number of issues that affect the health of people living in the state. One of these issues is smoking, which can lead to problems with the lungs and more. Statistically the number of smokers in IL is not excessive. 16.9% of the adults in Illinois are smokers. This makes Illinois one of the least likely states with residents who smoke in the Midwestern Region.
Conversely, Illinois has the highest rate of people who are not covered by health insurance. 14.5% of the people in Illinois are not covered by health care.
On a good note, the residents of Illinois have a low rate of heart disease at 3.9%. Overall, Illinois is a relatively average state when it comes to cardiac related health issues. To meet any of these needs, it is important to stay on top of BLS recertification. Illinois medical providers with proper certification are best able to provide the necessary help to the people who need them.
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Jan 31, 2024 --Three months back, Steve Malach, 70, collapsed while trick-or-treating with his grandkids in Highland Park, Michigan, on Halloween. He later discovered he suffered sudden cardiac arrest. His son, Jeff, attempted chest compressions but wasn't sure if he was doing it correctly. Fortunately, neighbors Ashley Kelly and Claire Farren, both nurse anesthetists at Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital, arrived just as another neighbor started CPR. Kelly and Farren joined in, providing timely medical aid, illustrating the critical role of community in emergencies.
Mar 20, 2023 --Grace McCubbin had been assisting a friend with minor surgery in Iowa City when she discovered two missed calls from Moline High School. Her 16-year-old son, Maddox McCubbin, had suddenly collapsed during study hall. The school nurse, Amber Hoogheem, responded swiftly, initiating CPR within three minutes of the incident. Maddox was rushed to a hospital and, despite initial uncertainty about the cause, was later diagnosed with sudden cardiac arrest. Thankfully, Maddox recovered and returned to school. His mother is now advocating for greater awareness, CPR training, and accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, partnering with Project ADAM to raise awareness about the issue.
Jun 23, 2021 --A child was saved from drowning by a lifeguard in northwest suburban Palatine Tuesday afternoon. Palatine Deputy Fire Chief Scott Mackeben stated that firefighters were summoned to the Birchwood Community Pool at 435 W. Illinois at around 1:20 p.m. When firefighters arrived at the scene, a lifeguard was carrying out CPR on the child. The victim was identified to be a girl between five and eight years old, was in senses and talking before being shifted to the hospital where she is in unknown condition.
Feb 03, 2021 --Kalie and Core Sagan were at home enjoying the weekend before leaving for their college when their father Mark Sagan encountered a heart attack. Kalie called 911 while Core Sagan started performing chest compressions which she learned in gym classes. Paramedics reached minutes later and the patient was shifted to NorthShore Highland Park Hospital where he is in stable condition. Mark Sagan has one request that please continue to teach CPR in schools.
May 13, 2019 --Kevin Hutchinson went out after a long day of classes when he ran into his friend Macy Orrick. They were heading towards her campus when he suddenly fell to the ground. His eyes turned yellow and his skin turned blue, while he was having trouble breathing. Macy had her roommates with her too and asked them to call 911. The girls provided him CPR until paramedics arrived. They took over and sent him to the hospital where he survived because of the timely provision of CPR.
Oct 01, 2018 --September has been proclaimed preparedness Month in Illinois by Governor Bruce Rauner. He emphasized the importance of preparedness in times of natural and man-made calamities. He said we'll never know when a disaster will strike. It can happen anywhere and at at time when you least expect it. He said we need to get trained in CPR and first aid so we can help in times of emergency.
Jan 03, 2018 --“I knew I’d eventually have to use those skills, but not this soon,” Said the 18-year-old hero Chris Psenicka. He was returning home from school at around 5pm when he noticed a big crowd around a woman yelling for help. He inmediatly pulled over and went to assess the situation, after finding no pulse on the woman, he started doing chest compressions and rescue breathings until paramedics arrived to take care of the situation.
May 11, 2017 --Dan heineman had a close encounter with death. He was coming home after a long day of work when he started feeling dizzy, back pains and nausea. He inmediatly dialed 911 and after that, he went down to the floor suffering a cardiac arrest. In less than few minutes a team of paramedics and firefighters were at his home performing much needed chest compressions and rescue breathings. He managed to recover on time and it was all thanks to the quick response from the emergency department and the experience and training they have at performing CPR.
Oct 20, 2016 --Tone Trujillo and Jose Sanchez were the two heroic police officers of the day. They responded to a call at a Chicago west side home. When they arrived they saw a 3-year-old lying on the floor with no signs of life. “Immediately I resorted to my training and fatherly experience, and began CPR,” said officer Trujillo. After several minutes the little boy regained a pulse and started breathing. The EMTs arrived and took the little boy to the nearest medical center.
Sep 10, 2016 --26-year-old Angela Celmer was on a bus on her way to a concert and when she stepped off the bus she was hit by a car. The person driving the car stopped for a moment but did not stay at the scene. An off-duty paramedic saw what happened to Celmer and performed CPR on her. Paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital where she is now is critical condition.
Aug 20, 2016 --It all happened at St. Thomas Catholic Church when a Priest collapsed due to suffering a sudden heart episode. Fire Lieutenant and expert life saver Chris Clausen was alerted while he was outside of the church, he quickly ran inside and examined the priest "I recognized what happened and started CPR right away," said the firefighter. He was assisted by Cathy Olson, an experienced nurse and Bryan Hand, another firefighter and paramedic. They administered CPR and also used an AED that was nearby, after a shock the priest regained a pulse and started breathing.
Jun 02, 2016 --The Townsends heard a commotion outside of their apartment and went outside to see. Rather than finding people harrassing ducks as expected, they found a mother holding the lifeless body of her toddler. Roger quickly took the child, began CPR and called to his wife who is CPR certified. Glenda soon arrived after having called 911 and helped her husband perform CPR. Police officers soon arrived and helped clear the child's airways. The little boy is now recovered.
Feb 22, 2016 --A 21-year-old woman from Chicago collapsed suddenly at the airport. A police officer on duty in the Airport Law Enforcement District reacted quickly and started CPR. Luckily, the woman quicky regained consciousness before the AED machine and paramedics arrived. The woman was taken to the hospital where she was later released.
Jan 20, 2016 --Keith Mills, Boeing engineer and volunteer firefighter left work early for a haircut. He stopped for gas where he saw Michelle Clark collapse in front of him. Mills got his gloves and ran over to help. Clark was experiencing a heart attack and Mills began CPR immediately. Clark is still recovering in the hospital, but is able to communicate by writing. She wants to thank Mills when she is able.
Oct 15, 2015 --The life of Claire Luning was hanging on the balance, when she stopped breathing during a swimming relay. Once out of the pool, the 16-year-old received a CPR from her Mac Varilla (her coach). By this time, she had lost the vital signs of life (she had wide-opened eyes, had lost her pulse, and wasn't breathing). She was later diagnosed with long QT syndrome, and currently uses a sling to support the defibrillator and keep it intact. Walking in the footsteps of her coach, Luning has undertaken training in CRP, in the hope of helping someone in need someday.
Feb 16, 2015 --A 16-year-old boy was in the right place at the right time when he heard a call for help from the pool area of the hotel, in which he attended a chess tournament. He rushed to the source of the commotion and found a girl by the poolside, lifeless and swarmed by concerned pool-goers. He used the Explorer training he got from the police department and performed CPR on the girl. After a while, biting his own fear of failure, the boy managed to revive the girl. Her grandfather, who was the one who yelled for help, was ever thankful for the courage that the young Elgin explorer displayed.
Aug 05, 2014 --The baby was at an event held at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago when he suddenly had a seizure. A lake county forest preserve ranger was, luckily, at the same event and he took matters into his own hand by, first, calling 911, and then giving CPR to the baby. The baby had stop moving and breathing when the officer got to him. But this did not stop him from giving aid and because of his continued CPR, the baby was able to breathe on his own. The officer did not leave the baby’s side as when the infant would stop breathing again, he would resume CPR.
Feb 14, 2014 --Eric Bell was in good shape, since he does swimming and checks his cholesterol regularly; however, a heart blockage prompted him to collapse and go unconscious after dinner. His wife, Brigette, recalled a CPR discussion she participated days ago, so she asked their child, Harry, to do a “Hands-Only” CPR involving chest compressions. She proceeded to call 911, and replaced Harry when the 17-year-old boy was already tired. The 911 dispatcher assisted in counting out the compressions until help arrived. Even if the mother and son thought they were losing him, it was their CPR efforts that secured his life. Now, they are pursuing a healthier lifestyle.