American Heart Association (AHA) Classes
Basic Life Support Training 2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2026
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) TRAINING PROGRAMS 2026
Samaritan Medical Center offers a variety of Basic Life Support training programs presented according to American Heart Association guidelines.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER COURSE
| Scheduled Course Dates: | Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025** | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
The BLS for Healthcare Provider course is designed to teach the skills of high-quality CPR, airway management and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for victims of all ages. It is intended for participants who work in a healthcare setting and those who are required to take a healthcare provider course for employment or as a pre-requisite for school.
*Participants must reserve their seat in class with a deposit, which will be refunded upon attending the class. The deposit is not transferable to another class without prior approval and will be forfeited in the case of failure to attend without advance notification. Samaritan staff participants must pay a deposit of $15. Non-employee participants must pay $55 at the time of registration.
All Provider Courses are held in Conference Room 2C on 2nd Floor Pratt 6:00-9:30pm
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Fees charged for such course do not represent income for the AHA.
If you have registered but find you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Training Center at (315)785-4152 as soon as possible. These classes are in high demand and often have a cancelation list. For Samaritan staff participants, an administrative fee of $35 for instructor courses will be charged for failure to attend without notification. For non-employee participants, the cost for the course is $110, to be collected at the time of registration.
If you require further information, please call SMC Education Services at (315) 785-4152 or email the Training Center Coordinator at [email protected].
Download the Basic Life Support Registration Form
AHA Instructor Classes
- Friday, May 22, 2026
- Friday, November 20, 2026
Instructor Course Note: Instructor candidates must possess a current AHA BLS HCP card. If you will be aligning with Samaritan Medical Center you will need to have recently completed a provider/renewal course with us so we can determine your suitability to be an instructor. If you will be aligned with another training center you will need documentation stating that the training center will accept you as an instructor. Pre-course work including completion of the on-line instructor essentials course is required. Please register at least 2 weeks early.
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Fees charged for such course do not represent income for the AHA.
If you have registered but find you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Training Center at (315)785-4152 as soon as possible. These classes are in high demand and often have a cancelation list. For Samaritan staff participants, an administrative fee of $35 for instructor courses will be charged for failure to attend without notification. For non-employee participants, the cost for the course is $110, to be collected at the time of registration.
All courses are held in Conference Rooms 2C on 2nd Floor Pratt from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require further information, please call SMC Education Services at (315) 785-4152 or email the Training Center Coordinator at [email protected].
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT 2026
These courses meet the standards of the American Heart Association for the training of providers in ACLS. The goal of these sessions is to integrate knowledge and motor skills into the development of proficiency in the techniques of ACLS. The material is covered through pre-course reading, videos and completion of a pre-test; in class discussions, hands-on practice, case scenario simulations and a written exam.
Successful completion of the ACLS course consists of adequate performance in the following areas:
- Providing proof of successful completion of the pre-course work and pre-course self-assessment found at www.eLearning.heart.org
- Adult Basic Life Support Skills
- Recognition and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest and dysrhythmias
- Appropriate use of emergency medications
- Vascular access
- Airway management
- Successful performance as a team leader in one or more emergency scenarios
- Obtaining a passing score of 84% on the written examination
Precourse work is required. Current BLS Certification is required. Class size is limited. Please register early.
Attendance does not guarantee certification. It cannot be emphasized enough that for the greatest success participants need to be well prepared. Per the AHA requirement participants must have access to the ACLS 2025 Guidelines Provider Manual before, during and after the class. Detailed instructions on what to expect and how to prepare for the class will be sent to you.
ACLS PROVIDER COURSES
(New to class, Samaritan and non-Samaritan Employees)
- Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13
- Thursday, September 24 & Friday, September 25
- Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5
- Thursday, December 10 & Friday, December 11
ACLS RENEWAL COURSE
(Samaritan and Non-Samaritan Employees)
- Friday, February 6
- Friday, August 21
- Friday, May 8
- Friday, November 6
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Fees charged for such course do not represent income for the AHA.
If you have registered but find you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Training Center Coordinator at (315)785-4575 or (315)785-4152 as soon as possible. These classes are in high demand and often have a cancelation list. An administrative fee of $50.00 will be charged for failure to attend without advance notification.
All courses are held in Conference Rooms 2C on 2nd Floor Pratt from 8:00am to 4:30 pm.
If you require further information, please call SMC Education Services at (315) 785-4152 or email the Training Center Coordinator at [email protected]
Download the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Registration Form
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) 2026
Samaritan Medical Center’s PALS classes are presented according to current American Heart Association Guidelines.
These courses meet the standards of the American Heart Association for the training of PALS providers. The goal of these sessions is to integrate knowledge and motor skills into the development of proficiency in the techniques of PALS. The material is covered through pre-course reading, videos and completion of a pre-test; in class discussions, hands-on practice and case scenario simulations and a written exam.
Successful completion of the PALS course consists of adequate performance in the following areas:
- Providing proof of successful completion of the pre-course work and pre-course self-assessment found at www.eLearning.heart.org
- Infant and Child Basic Life Support
- Recognition and treatment of respiratory distress and respiratory failure
- Recognition and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest and dysrhythmias
- Recognition and treatment of shock
- Vascular Access
- Airway Management
- Appropriate use of Emergency Medications
- Successful performance as a team leader in 2 pediatric emergency scenarios
- Obtaining a passing score of at least 84% on the written examination
Precourse work is required. Current BLS certification is required. Class size is limited. Please register early.
Attendance does not guarantee certification. It cannot be emphasized enough that for the greatest success participants need to be well prepared. Per the AHA requirement participants must have access to the PALS 2025 Guidelines Provider Manual before, during and after the class. Detailed instructions on what to expect and how to prepare for the class will be sent to you.
PALS PROVIDER COURSE
(New to class, Samaritan and Non-Samaritan Employees)
- Thursday, January 22 & Friday, January 23
- Thursday, July 30 & Friday, July 31
- Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24
- Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23
PALS RENEWAL COURSE
(Samaritan and Non-Samaritan Employees)
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, September 11
- Friday, June 12
- Friday, December 4
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Fees charged for such course do not represent income for the AHA.
If you have registered but find you are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Training Center Coordinator at (315)785-4575 or (315)785-4152 as soon as possible. These classes are in high demand and often have a cancelation list. An administrative fee of $50.00 will be charged for failure to attend without advance notification.
All courses are held in Conference Rooms 2C on 2nd Floor Pratt from 8:00am to 4:30 pm. If you require further information, please call SMC Education Services at (315) 785-4152 or email the Training Center Coordinator at [email protected].