ACLS, PALS, BLS Combo

Yes, that is exactly what the combo course is built for. You get simultaneous access to all three course libraries the moment you enroll, and you can move between ACLS, PALS, and BLS modules in any order rather than completing them strictly one after another. Each course has its own final exam, so passing one does not require you to finish another first. Many providers work through all three in parallel, studying whichever topic fits their current shift schedule, then take each exam as they feel ready rather than waiting to complete all coursework before testing.

ACLS, PALS, and BLS are three separate resuscitation certifications covering different patient populations and skill levels. BLS, or Basic Life Support, covers foundational CPR, AED use, and choking relief for adults, children, and infants. ACLS, or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, builds on BLS with advanced cardiac algorithms and pharmacology for adult emergencies. PALS, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, applies similar advanced concepts specifically to infants and children. Many healthcare providers hold all three since together they cover the full range of ages and emergency types they may encounter on the job.

Yes, both ACLS and PALS are available entirely online through ACLSNow, whether purchased individually or as part of this combo bundle. Each course covers its full curriculum, including the relevant algorithms, pharmacology, and resuscitation protocols, through self-paced online modules followed by a certification exam with unlimited attempts. Online delivery does not reduce the rigor of either certification; it changes how you access and schedule the coursework. If you only need one of the two, ACLSNow offers ACLS certification and PALS certification as standalone courses at a lower cost than the full three-certification combo.

Neither certification is inherently harder, but they challenge different knowledge areas. ACLS focuses on adult cardiac arrest algorithms, arrhythmia recognition, and resuscitation pharmacology dosed for adult patients. PALS covers similar concepts applied to infants and children, where pediatric-specific dosing and rhythm recognition differ meaningfully from adult protocols and can feel less intuitive if your clinical background is adult-focused. Providers with a pediatric nursing background often find PALS more straightforward, while those from adult critical care backgrounds often find ACLS more familiar. Both courses allow unlimited exam attempts, so neither certification puts you at risk of failing to complete the bundle.

No, the combo bundle does not require you to complete BLS before starting ACLS or PALS, and you can move through all three course libraries in whatever order suits you. That said, BLS does cover the foundational CPR and AED skills that ACLS and PALS build upon conceptually, so many learners choose to complete BLS first simply because it makes the more advanced material easier to follow. If you already have strong CPR fundamentals from prior training or experience, starting with ACLS or PALS first works just as well.

The combo includes three separate, fully independent certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support. Each course has its own curriculum, its own final certification exam, and its own wallet card and certificate valid for two years from the date you pass that specific exam. You are not receiving a single blended certification; you are completing three distinct credentials under one combined enrollment and price, which is why the bundle costs less than purchasing all three courses separately.

This combo is designed for healthcare providers and EMS personnel who need multiple resuscitation certifications rather than just one. Float pool nurses, emergency department staff treating both adult and pediatric patients, paramedics, and new graduates entering critical care commonly choose this bundle because their role spans the age groups and emergency types that ACLS, PALS, and BLS each cover individually. If your job only requires one certification, such as BLS alone for a non-clinical role, enrolling in that single course directly is typically the more cost-effective option.

ACLSNow accepts standard online payment methods for the combo bundle, and pricing reflects a discount compared to purchasing ACLS, PALS, and BLS as three separate enrollments. Group discount pricing is also available for facilities certifying multiple staff members at once, which is worth exploring if your unit or department needs several employees certified across all three disciplines. Check the pricing page for current bundle and group rates before enrolling, since combo pricing can change independently of the individual course prices.

Combined, the three courses in this bundle represent roughly ten to fourteen hours of self-paced study, though the exact time varies based on your existing clinical background and how quickly you move through pediatric-specific or advanced cardiac content. Because each course and exam is independent, you do not need to complete all three in one sitting; many learners spread the bundle across several weeks, finishing one certification at a time as their schedule allows. Unlimited exam attempts on each course mean you are never rushed through material to avoid losing progress.

Yes, you receive a separate digital wallet card and certificate for each of the three certifications as you pass its exam, rather than one combined card for the bundle. Each card is available for immediate download the moment you pass that course’s final exam, and mail or print delivery is available if you want physical copies. Because each certification has its own two-year validity period starting from its individual pass date, it is worth noting each card’s specific expiration date separately rather than assuming all three expire together.

Yes, each course within the combo, ACLS, PALS, and BLS, includes continuing education credit that most licensing boards and employers accept toward ongoing CE requirements. The CE hours for each certification are documented separately on that course’s certificate of completion, since ACLS, PALS, and BLS carry different credit values based on course length and content. If your state board or employer has specific CE accreditation requirements, confirm that ACLSNow’s CE designations for each course satisfy them before enrolling.