Class Schedule

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.

Prior to the course, please complete the AHA mandated pre-course self assessment, and BRING THE RESULTS to the course. 

• Go to: https://elearning.heart.org/course/423

• Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (1 seat left)CEC-Woburn

Attention Cataldo/Atlantic Paramedics!  ALS Q1 Skills are now open for registration.

• Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMCEC-Woburn
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Monday, January 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Monday, February 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Monday, March 9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center
• Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMCEC-Woburn
• Monday, March 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCEC-Woburn
• Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMNewburyport Base / NPBT Training Center

• Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR

• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival

• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant

• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant

• Differences between adult, child and infant rescue techniques

• Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant

• Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant

• Relief of choking for adult, child and infant

• CPR with an advanced airway*

* This is an introduction to the compression/ventilation rate and ratio for a patient who has an advanced airway in place. For more information on advanced airways, please refer to the Airway Management Course.

Initial Provider Course requires approximately 4 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.

Renewal Course requires approximately 3.5 hours, including skills practice and skills testing.

*course time based on 1 instructor: 6 student: 2 manikins

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (2 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Monday, January 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 seats left)CEC - Newburyport Training Room
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (6 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (5 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Monday, January 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (4 seats left)Cataldo Central MA (Worcester Base)
• Monday, February 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (6 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Monday, February 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (6 seats left)Cataldo Central MA (Worcester Base)

• Friday, January 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCataldo Central MA (Worcester Base)
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCataldo Central MA (Worcester Base)
• Friday, January 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCataldo Central MA (Worcester Base)

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode ACLS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session.

• Click here to register without picking a specific date - please contact the training center to schedule after registration

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode BLS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session. 

** Please bring certificate of completion with you to hands on skills session **

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (3 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Monday, January 19, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (3 seats left)CEC - Newburyport Training Room
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (2 seats left)CEC-Woburn
• Click here to register without picking a specific date - please contact the training center to schedule date

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode PALS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session.

• Click here to register without picking a specific date - please contact the training center to schedule date

• Click here to register