ACLS Provider — At a Glance
~8 Hrs In-Person
After online pre-work
2 Years
H&S certification
$305
Belleville course fee
Heart & Stroke
Accredited certification
Is This Course Right for You?
ACLS Provider is the full certification course. If you hold a current ACLS card and use your skills regularly, the one-day ACLS Renewal may be the right choice. If any of the following apply, this is your course.
First-Time Certification
You have never held an ACLS card. New nursing graduates beginning clinical roles at Quinte Health, residents entering BGH rotations, and allied health professionals adding ACLS as a condition of employment or credentialing all start here.
Expired ACLS Card
Your ACLS certificate has lapsed. Once your card expires, the Renewal course is no longer available — the full Provider course is required to reinstate your certification. Book as soon as possible to minimise any gap in your credentialed status.
Infrequent User
You hold a current ACLS card but use the skills infrequently — family physicians, dentists, anaesthesiologists, and providers outside acute care settings who want a full curriculum review rather than the concentrated Renewal evaluation.
Current ACLS card and use your skills regularly? You may need the Renewal instead.
The one-day ACLS Renewal is designed for confident, current providers who don’t need a full curriculum review. It’s shorter and available to those who book before their card expires.
How the Blended Course Works
Complete the ACLS theory modules online at your own pace before your class date, then attend one day of hands-on skills training, scenario work, and written exam at 11 Bay Bridge Rd. One day in-person instead of two — same Heart & Stroke ACLS certification.
Step 1 — Online Pre-Work
Complete all ACLS theory modules online at your own pace before your class date. The modules cover cardiac arrest algorithms, dysrhythmia recognition, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, and pharmacology — the full curriculum delivered digitally, no physical textbook purchase required.
The Precourse Self-Assessment (≥70% pass) must also be completed online before attending. Module access is provided upon registration.
Step 2 — In-Person Skills Day
Attend approximately 8 hours of hands-on training at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville. Skills stations, team-based cardiac arrest and cardiovascular emergency scenarios, and the written exam (84% required to pass) are all completed on the same day.
The online pre-work must be completed before attending — this is a Heart & Stroke Foundation requirement.
Same Certification
Blended ACLS Provider results in the same Heart & Stroke Foundation ACLS course completion card as the traditional two-day in-class format — accepted by Quinte Health and all Ontario hospital employers. Valid for 2 years.
One day in-person instead of two — without compromising certification validity or employer recognition.
Prerequisites & What to Prepare
ACLS builds on BLS. The prerequisite list is shorter than the Renewal course — no current ACLS card is required — but ECG proficiency is expected before you arrive. Here is exactly what you need.
Required before your course date
- Current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider card — no other BLS certification accepted
- ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment completed online with a passing score of ≥70% — link sent upon registration
- ECG proficiency — ability to identify bradycardia, tachycardia with adequate perfusion, tachycardia with poor perfusion, and pulseless arrest rhythms on a monitor and paper tracing
On the day of your course
- Written exam — minimum 84% required to pass and receive your H&S ACLS card
- Skills stations — team leader for cardiac arrest scenarios, single rescuer CPR/AED, respiratory arrest and bag-valve mask ventilation
- 100% attendance required — no partial completions
A Note on ECG Preparation
ECG proficiency is the most common concern for first-time ACLS candidates. You are not expected to be a rhythm interpretation expert — but you must be able to recognise the rhythms that drive the ACLS algorithms before you arrive.
The H&S Precourse Self-Assessment, completed online before your class date, will identify any gaps in your ECG knowledge before the in-person session. Use the assessment as a study guide — work through it early, note any rhythms you struggle with, and review them before your class date.
Not confident with ECG interpretation? Contact us before booking and we can advise on whether the Provider course is the right starting point or whether additional preparation is recommended first.
Provider vs Renewal — quick reference
| Provider | Renewal | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | ~8 hrs in-person | ~8 hrs (1 day) |
| ACLS card | Not required | Must be current |
| Curriculum | Full — online modules | Evaluates skills only |
| Best for | First-timers, expired, infrequent | Confident, current providers |
| Card issued | H&S ACLS — 2 yrs | H&S ACLS — 2 yrs |
What the ACLS Provider Course Covers
The full ACLS curriculum — delivered online before your class date, then applied and assessed through hands-on scenarios at 11 Bay Bridge Rd. The same content as the traditional two-day course, in a format that respects your clinical schedule.
High-Quality CPR & BLS Integration
BLS is the foundation of every ACLS course. Team-based CPR with compression quality feedback, ventilation technique, and minimising interruptions — applied at the ACLS professional standard with emphasis on resuscitation team choreography.
Cardiac Arrest Algorithms
Shockable (VF/pVT) and non-shockable (PEA/asystole) cardiac arrest pathways. The H’s and T’s — reversible causes of arrest. Post-cardiac arrest care priorities and integration of algorithms into team-based resuscitation scenarios.
Dysrhythmia Recognition & Management
Systematic ECG interpretation and the intervention algorithms for bradycardia, tachycardia with adequate perfusion, and tachycardia with poor perfusion — applied in case-based scenarios requiring rhythm recognition and rapid decision-making under realistic conditions.
Acute Coronary Syndromes
STEMI and NSTEMI recognition, the fibrinolytic checklist, door-to-balloon time priorities, and systems of care. Practical application of acute coronary syndrome algorithms in the context of in-hospital and prehospital emergency response.
Stroke
Rapid stroke recognition using CPSS and FAST, stroke alert activation, reperfusion time targets, and the Stroke Chain of Survival. BGH is the designated stroke rehabilitation and acute stroke care centre for the Quinte Health system.
High-Performance Team Dynamics
Closed-loop communication, role assignment, team leader responsibilities, and cognitive aid use in resuscitation scenarios. The team-based skills that translate directly to real-world performance in ED, ICU, and cardiac care environments.
Why Belleville Healthcare Providers Need ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support is the standard certification for healthcare providers who initiate and direct response to cardiovascular emergencies. For Quinte Health clinical staff, it is a condition of practice in high-acuity settings.
Required before your first shift
New nursing graduates beginning employment at Belleville General Hospital, residents rotating through the BGH ICU or emergency department, and nursing and medical students completing clinical placements in high-acuity units are frequently required to hold current ACLS before their first scheduled shift. Book early — your certificate must be valid on day one of your rotation.
Quinte Health’s acute care requirements
BGH operates the regional ICU for all four Quinte Health hospitals, four emergency departments, three operating room sites, and a cardiac care unit. Quinte Health ED Registered Nurse postings require current ACLS or a commitment to obtain it within 3 months of hire. Physician postings require current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS across the system.
CME eligible — Mainpro+ credits
All Heart & Stroke Foundation ACLS courses are eligible for CFPC Mainpro+ continuing medical education credits. Relevant for emergency physicians, family physicians with acute care scope, and cardiologists in the Quinte region. Log into Mainpro+ after course completion to claim your credits.
Nationally Recognized Healthcare Training — Now in Belleville, Ontario
The Medical Training Center (MTC) is a Canadian healthcare skills training company headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario. MTC is accredited by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, and recognized by CPTG for phlebotomy training. All MTC programs are delivered by experienced healthcare clinicians to the highest standards of instruction.
Belleville location: 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville, ON K8P 3P6
Contact: 1-888-616-7671 | info@medtc.ca | medtc.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
ACLS Provider Course in Belleville — Your Questions Answered
Get Your ACLS in Belleville — Book Today
Heart & Stroke Foundation ACLS Provider at 11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville. Blended — online pre-work + ~8 hours in-person. $305. Accepted by Quinte Health and all Ontario hospital employers.
Already certified and just need to renew?
If you hold a current H&S ACLS card and use your skills regularly, the one-day ACLS Renewal is the right course. Must be booked before your card expires.
Looking for other courses in Belleville?
View all Red Cross and Heart & Stroke courses available at MTC’s Belleville location — including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Standard First Aid, and CPR.