GA Healthcare Training & Consulting

American Heart Association Certifications

Advanced Life Support Courses in Lilburn, Georgia

Gain essential skills to thrive in the healthcare industry today.

Program Overview

CPR/BLS, First Aid, PALS, ACLS, and Instructor Certifications

Welcome to our comprehensive training program designed to equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and instructors with essential life-saving skills. This program covers a wide range of American Heart Association courses tailored to ensure proficiency in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), first aid, and advanced life support techniques, including PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support). Advanced life support courses in Lilburn, Georgia, are part of this offering. We also offer specialized training for those aspiring to become certified instructors in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Courses in This Program

CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support)

An official American Heart Association course. BLS prepares participants to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking. You will learn critical skills like chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Candidates who pass the written and skills evaluations receive an AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

First Aid

Delivered as the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid course. Training equips participants to handle injuries and sudden illnesses before professional medical help arrives — burns, cuts, sprains and fractures, seizures, allergic reactions, and heat and cold emergencies. Successful candidates receive an AHA Heartsaver eCard, valid for two years.

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

An official American Heart Association course. PALS focuses on the critical skills to manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest. It emphasizes early recognition and intervention and effective team dynamics during pediatric resuscitation. Candidates who pass the written and skills evaluations receive an AHA PALS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

An official American Heart Association course for healthcare providers who manage cardiovascular emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, and arrhythmia. The course covers advanced airway management, pharmacology, ECG interpretation, and high-performance team dynamics during resuscitation. Candidates who pass the written and skills evaluations receive an AHA ACLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

BLS Instructor

The American Heart Association BLS Instructor course prepares current BLS providers to teach BLS on behalf of an AHA Training Center. It covers teaching strategies, course structure, and learner assessment. Candidates must hold a current AHA BLS Provider card, complete the AHA Instructor Essentials course, and be monitored teaching a course before being aligned with a Training Center and issued an AHA Instructor card.

ACLS Instructor

The American Heart Association ACLS Instructor course trains experienced providers to teach ACLS on behalf of an AHA Training Center, focusing on advanced emergency cardiovascular care. Candidates must hold a current AHA ACLS Provider card, complete the AHA Instructor Essentials course, and be monitored teaching a course before being issued an AHA Instructor card.

PALS Instructor

The American Heart Association PALS Instructor course prepares experienced providers to teach Pediatric Advanced Life Support on behalf of an AHA Training Center, covering teaching methodology, hands-on skill stations, and learner assessment. Candidates must hold a current AHA PALS Provider card, complete the AHA Instructor Essentials course, and be monitored teaching a course before being issued an AHA Instructor card.

What to Expect From Our Certification Programs

These courses provide an invaluable set of skills for healthcare professionals and those in caregiving roles. Our instructor certifications enable individuals to extend their knowledge and impact by teaching others. Throughout the program, participants will engage in hands-on practice, simulations, and assessments to fully prepare them to respond to medical emergencies and deliver life-saving care.

Course structure typically combines theory with practical demonstrations to build strong foundational and technical skills. Participants engage in hands-on activities using simulation tools, practice scenarios, and role-specific exercises. Certification timelines vary, with most programs allowing flexible scheduling to accommodate busy healthcare workers. Candidates who pass both the written and skills evaluations in our BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver courses receive an official American Heart Association course completion eCard, valid for two years. Instructor-level candidates are required to demonstrate both technical proficiency and teaching competency, and are credentialed through the American Heart Association.

Pricing

Course Fees

Fees for each course in this program. Group and facility bookings are quoted separately — ask us for a rate.

Fees depend on the course, the format, and whether you are booking as an individual or a group. Contact us for a current price list and we will confirm the cost before you enroll.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section addresses common questions people have about healthcare certification programs and what to expect.

BLS covers basic emergency procedures such as CPR and AED use, while ACLS builds on that foundation by training professionals to manage advanced cardiac emergencies.

PALS certification is required for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies involving infants and children, especially in hospital and emergency settings.

Most healthcare certifications, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS, are valid for two years. Recertification is typically required to maintain credentials.

American Heart Association instructor courses are open to candidates who already hold a current AHA provider card in the discipline they want to teach. Candidates complete the AHA Instructor Essentials course, are monitored teaching a course, and must align with an AHA Training Center before an Instructor card is issued.

Course durations vary. BLS can often be completed in one day, while ACLS and PALS typically require 2 days, and instructor certifications may take longer.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver cards are issued by the American Heart Association as eCards, and are valid for two years.

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