Ongoing certification

ACLS/BLS Initial Certification

Through this American Heart Association course, health care professionals can complete advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) certification requirements. The one-day class is held throughout the year in Minneapolis.

ACLS/BLS Physician/Mid-Level Provider Only Recertification

This course is for physicians and mid-level health care providers who already have advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) certification. The 5 to 10 p.m. class is held throughout the year in Minneapolis.

ACLS/BLS Recertification

This course is for health care providers who already have advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) certification. It is held at locations in these cities:

• Buffalo
• Cambridge
• Coon Rapids
• Fridley
• Minneapolis
• Shakopee
• St. Paul

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

This American Heart Association course is for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists and other health care professionals who are seeking first-time training that offers a basic life support (BLS) course credential card. It is held at locations in these Minnesota cities:

• Coon Rapids
• Fridley
• Minneapolis
• Shakopee
• St. Paul

Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification

Developed by the American Heart Association, this course for health care professionals presents information, guidelines and skills designed for those without previous pediatric advanced life support training and/or limited opportunity to apply PALS in their clinical practice. It is held at locations in these Minnesota cities:

• Coon Rapids
• Fridley
• Shakopee
• St. Paul (United Hospital)
• St. Paul (Westgate Building)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Certification

This pediatric emergency care course is for health care professionals. It is held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Fridley and Minneapolis.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification

This pediatric emergency care course is for PALS-certified health care professionals. It is held at locations in these cities:

• Coon Rapids
• Fridley
• Minneapolis

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Verification

Recognizing the impact of trauma in the United States and the contributions of nurses in the care of trauma patients, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) has updated this course with the latest standards in trauma care. The two-day class is held throughout the year at various Twin Cities' sites.

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Reverification

This course by the Emergency Nurses Association reviews trauma management and skills for the registered nurse. The one-day class is held throughout the year in at various Twin Cities' sites.

These courses are held regularly at Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Getting to and finding your way around Buffalo Hospital

Health Care Providers Basic Life Support

Buffalo, Minnesota

This course is for health care providers who need a card documenting successful completion of a CPR course. Half-day classes are held every other month. Get more details and register online.

Health Care Providers Basic Life Support - Refresher

Buffalo, Minnesota

You must have a current certification card to take this course for health care professionals who care for patients in and out of the hospital. Get more details and register online.