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Courses & Training

Our courses emphasize evidence-based best practices for managing peri-arrest, resuscitation and return of spontaneous circulation for patients of all ages.

Registration & Fees

Please note: Any fees charged for courses, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the American Heart Association.

Locations

AHA courses are taught currently at:

Community members (non-employees)

If you would like to attend a course, please follow the below steps:

  • Review schedule.
  • Register/pay using the Community Member Form.
  • Enter the requested date and one alternative date.
  • A member of the Resuscitation Sim Department will provide confirmation of the course in 2-3 business days.

Courses do fill up quickly and we will work with you to get enrolled if your choices cannot be done.

If we cannot place you in a course, your fee will be quickly reimbursed.

For a listing of upcoming courses, please visit our pages for the course you are interested in.

Course
BLS Heartcode Online and Skills
Fees
$60
BLS Heartcode Skills session only
Fees
$40
Heartsaver CPR/AED
Fees
$40
Heartsaver AED/First Aid
Fees
$100
ACLS/PALS/ACLS EP Provider
Fees
$250
ACLS/PALS Refresher
Fees
$175
Airway
Fees
$175

For Cleveland Clinic employees

There is a new registration process using MyLearning. Please see below:

  1. Visit MyLearning and login as an employee
  2. From the MyLearning homepage, hover over the Finding Learning tab in the navigation at the top of the page
  3. Click Certifications
  4. Click “<Name Certification>”
  5. Look for the course and click on the course you want to enroll in
  6. Click the Enroll in Certification button
  7. Click on the Enroll in Certification button again
  8. Click the Launch Course to start the certification
  9. Then our calendar will appear for that course and you can choose which date/location you want to enroll in by hitting the “SIGN UP” BUTTON

Please begin looking for courses 3 months prior to your expiration date.

We do everything we can to place all Caregivers.

If the month you are expiring is full, please send 3 dates you are available to take a course to CPRMaincampus@ccf.org and we will see where we can place you.

Course
BLS, ACLS, ACLS EP, PALS and Heartsaver
Fees
Free

Course materials

Instructor courses

Cleveland Clinic employees can discuss reimbursement or cost center payment with managers/supervisors/institute.

Course
BLS
Cost
$300
ACLS/PALS
Cost
$400

Heartsaver CPR AED

The Heartsaver CPR AED Course provides the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR and how to use an AED.

The course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years.

Audience

Heartsaver CPR AED is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Location

HealthSpace Building - Stanley Shalom Zielony Plaza
8911 Euclid Hospital Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Designed for healthcare providers, is now in MyLearning for all caregivers.

Upcoming dates

October 2026

Date
October 2
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 5
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 13
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 21
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 23
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 26
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
October 27
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p

November 2026

Date
November 3
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 5
Location
Main Campus
Times
11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 6
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 10
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 12
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 20
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
November 23
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p

December 2026

Date
December 1
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
December 7
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
December 10
Location
Main Campus
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
December 14
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p
December 15
Location
Westpark
Times
8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2p-5p

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrests, respiratory emergencies and shock by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills.

The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

Designed for healthcare providers, is now in MyLearning for all caregivers.

  • All courses run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day listed.
  • Renewal courses are 1 day for providers current OR expired and feel 1 day course is enough in ACLS.
  • Provider courses are 2 days for providers new to ACLS or expired for extended period of time.
  • An eCard is issued for all ACLS courses to participants.
  • All course participants are expected to wear a mask during our courses.

To sign up:

Location

HealthSpace Building - Stanley Shalom Zielony Plaza)
8911 Euclid Hospital Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Euclid Hospital (Health Center Building, Basement)
8901 Lakeshore Blvd.
Euclid Hospital Ohio 44119
Park in a blue lined space

Please note: If taking your ACLS, you can renew your BLS as well.

  • Test out on infant skills and pass the BLS written exam.
  • Participants are responsible for obtaining 2020 AHA ACLS Provider manual to review and use during the open resource testing.
  • Participants are responsible for completing the pre-course assessment.

Upcoming dates

October 2026

Date
October 1
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
October 12
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
October 15 & 16
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus
October 26
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
October 27
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
October 29 & 30
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus

November 2026

Date
November 9
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
November 13
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
November 23 & 24
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus
November 25
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
November 30
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus

December 2026

Date
December 8
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
December 9
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
December 14
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
December 17 & 18
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

The PALS Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills.

The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

Designed for healthcare providers, is now in MyLearning for all caregivers.

  • All courses run 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on each day listed.
  • Renewal courses are 1 day for providers current in PALS.
  • Provider courses are 2 days for providers new to PALS or expired.
  • An eCard is issued for all PALS courses to participants.
  • All course participants are expected to wear a mask during our courses.

Location

HealthSpace Building - Stanley Shalom Zielony Plaza)
8911 Euclid Hospital Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Euclid Hospital (Health Center Building, Basement)
18901 Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid Hospital Ohio 44119
Park in a blue lined space

Please note: If taking your PALS, you can renew your BLS as well.

  • Test out on adult skills and pass the BLS written exam.
  • Participant responsible to obtain 2020 AHA PALS Provider manual to review and use during the open resource testing.
  • Participant responsible for completing pre-course assessment.

Upcoming dates

October 2026

Date
October 6 & 7
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus
October 8
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
October 19 & 20
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus
October 22
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus

November 2026

Date
November 2
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
November 16 & 17
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus
November 19
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus

December 2026

Date
December 3
Type
Renewal
Location
Main Campus
December 21 & 22
Type
Provider
Location
Main Campus

ACLS EP (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Experienced Provider)

Designed for healthcare providers who are comfortable with their ACLS Skills and perform frequently.

  • ACLS written exam and Skills testing (CPR with AED, Managing a Respiratory Arrest, and a Megacode) are completed at the beginning of the course with little review or remediation.
  • After testing, participants engage in discussion about various topics, sharing best practices.
  • BLS written exam and infant skills are completed at the end of the course (to earn BLS card).
  • All courses run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day listed, with lunch provided.
  • An eCard is issued for all ACLS EP courses to participants including a BLS card.
  • All course participants are expected to wear a mask during our courses

To sign up:

There is a new registration process using MyLearning. Please see below:

  1. Visit MyLearning and login as an employee
  2. From the MyLearning homepage, hover over the Finding Learning tab in the navigation at the top of the page
  3. Click Certifications
  4. Click “<Name Certification>”
  5. Look for the course and click on the course you want to enroll in
  6. Click the Enroll in Certification button
  7. Click on the Enroll in Certification button again
  8. Click the Launch Course to start the certification
  9. Then our calendar will appear for that course and you can choose which date/location you want to enroll in by hitting the “SIGN UP” button

Location

HealthSpace Building - Stanley Shalom Zielony Plaza)
8911 Euclid Hospital Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Airway for Procedural Sedation

  • This course has been approved by the Cleveland Clinic Procedural Sedation Committee to credential clinicians that wish to have sedation privileges.
  • Designed for Staff, Residents, Fellows, Nursing, RT and other disciplines involved with sedation.
  • This is a multidisciplinary course that is designed to introduce and reinforce principles of effective team dynamics in the treatment of adult
    and/or pediatric patients undergoing procedural sedation.
  • Participants will also reinforce skills within their scope of practice in response to simulated adult and/or pediatric emergencies arising during procedural sedation.
  • The goal of this course is to recognize early indicators of deep sedation and intervene with a team approach to stabilize the patient.
  • Course is 4 hours in length.
  • All course participants are expected to wear a mask during our courses.

For Cleveland Clinic employees, please use MyLearning to sign up.

There is a new registration process in MyLearning. Please follow the steps below.

  1. Visit MyLearning and login as an employee
  2. From the MyLearning homepage, hover over the Finding Learning tab in the navigation at the top of the page
  3. Click Certifications
  4. Click “<Name Certification>”
  5. Look for the course and click on the course you want to enroll in
  6. Click the Enroll in Certification button
  7. Click on the Enroll in Certification button again
  8. Click the Launch Course to start the certification
  9. Then our calendar will appear for that course and you can choose which date/location you want to enroll in by hitting the “SIGN UP” button

Location

HealthSpace Building - Stanley Shalom Zielony Plaza
8911 Euclid Hospital Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44195

Upcoming dates

Date
October 9
Location
Main Campus
Times
8:30a-12:30p
November 18
Location
Main Campus
Times
12:30p-4:30p
December 11
Location
Main Campus
Times
8:30a-12:30p