ACLS

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a certification for healthcare professionals who manage cardiovascular emergencies. Bayside CPR offers AHA-certified ACLS courses.

The length varies depending on the option you choose:

• • Traditional: Approximately 10 hours.
  • Blended Learning & RQI Self Guided Station: Online portion 2-4hrs + in-person skills check-off (under 1 hour).

Renewal courses are shorter, typically around 6 hours for the traditional option. Blended and RQI options are even faster, focusing on skills validation.

Blended Learning & RQI Self Guided Station: Online portion 2-4hrs + in-person skills check-off (under 1 hour).

AHA ACLS certifications are valid for two years, regardless of how you complete the training. Whether you are doing the traditional all in person, the blended learning(fast track), or the RQI Self Guided station you will receive the EXACT same official American Heart Association eCard, there is absolutely no difference as all of our training is American Heart Association.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who may respond to cardiovascular emergencies, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other advanced healthcare providers.

Bayside CPR offers three convenient options:

• Traditional: Attend a full in-person ACLS course.
• Blended Learning(Fast Track): Complete the online AHA HeartCode ACLS, then attend a skills check-off at Bayside CPR.
• RQI Self-Guided Station(Most Popular): Complete the online portion(included) and skills check off at our RQI station.

A pre-assessment may be required for instructor-led courses to gauge your current knowledge. The HeartCode online portion includes assessments as well.

After you successfully pass the class or skills, you will receive an email instantaneously from the American Heart Association with directions on how to claim your certification card.  All American Heart Association cards are digital and can be accessed anytime.

After you successfully pass the class or skills, you will receive an email instantaneously from the American Heart Association with directions on how to claim your certification card.  All American Heart Association cards are digital and can be accessed anytime.

The American Heart Association requires having access to the ACLS Provider Manual while your certification is current.

If you’d like to purchase a book, we have books available at our conveniently located training locations.

We also provide a helpful study guide under our resources tab on this website.

Bayside CPR does not issue CEUs or CMEs. If you need CME credits, you can claim those as well by clicking on “Claim CE Certificate” They are not required for the class. This is only if you need them and your governing body needs something other than a completion certification from the AHA.

We have multiple convenient locations across Maryland and Washington D.C. to serve your needs for American Heart Association Certifications for BLS CPR, ACLS & PALS.

RQI Location List:

Annapolis:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Annapolis
• Address: 1160 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Annapolis
• Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/GAH2LpUfmIE*

Easton:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Easton (Coming Soon: April 1st, 2025)
• Address: 129 North West Street, Easton, MD 21601
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Easton
• Link: Coming Soon

Centreville:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Centreville
• Address: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Centreville
• Link: https://youtu.be/aARa5EI4i44

Riverdale/College Park:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Riverdale/College Park
• Address: 6811 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
• Hours: 8am to 6pm M-F, Saturday: 9am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Riverdale/College Park
• Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8anvn1CYw

Gaithersburg:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Gaithersburg
• Address: 101 Lakeforest Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
• Hours: 8am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: 8am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Gaithersburg
• Link: https://youtu.be/taq-YU7yGLY

Laurel:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Laurel
• Address: 14502 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
• Hours: 6am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Laurel
• Link: https://youtu.be/4BT6fOPF06s

Baltimore/Towson:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Towson/Baltimore
• Address: 2219 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (Every Day)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Towson/Baltimore
• Link: https://youtu.be/-mJrkEG_uGk

Washington D.C:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Washington D.C.
• Address: 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
• Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am to 5pm
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Washington D.C.
• Link: https://youtu.be/whAryMbFVss

Waldorf:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Waldorf
• Address: 3215 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
• Hours: 7am to 7pm: Everyday
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Waldorf
• Link: https://youtu.be/Lieb186o4b4

Bethesda:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Bethesda
• Address: 6900 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
• Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 8am to 1pm Sat, Closed Sunday
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Bethesda
• Link: https://youtu.be/63ZJ9Gyb8_M

To see all of our American Heart Association all in-person courses at the following link: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule

You can register for American Heart Association all in person courses at specific locations using the following links:

• Centreville: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=96706
• Annapolis: 1994 Moreland Pkwy. 2nd Floor. Annapolis, MD 21401: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=73714
• Baltimore: 4 W University Pkwy., Baltimore, MD 21218: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=106516
• Columbia: 5485 Twin Knolls Rd. Columbia, MD 21045: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=97485
• Brentwood: 3716 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood, MD 20722: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=86659
• Laurel: 15101 Sweitzer Lane. Laurel, MD 20707: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=94853
• Dover, Delaware: 655 N Dupont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=75500