ARRT-Recognized Providers of Basic and Advanced-level Life Support
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical requirements for some disciplines require BLS certification. However, CPR/BLS certification is not accepted to meet the continuing education requirements for biennial CE.
Advanced Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS and PALS)
R.T.s and R.R.A.s who obtain an advanced-level life support certification from an ARRT-recognized provider can earn up to six (6) biennial CE credits per biennium.
An (X) in the table below indicates which certifications are offered by the following ARRT-recognized providers:
| Organization Name | BLS | ALS/ACLS | PALS |
| American Heart Association | X | X | X |
| American Red Cross (Certifications earned Jan. 1, 2022, or later) |
X | X | X |
| Health & Safety Institute (HSI) (formerly ASHI: American Safety and Health Institute) (Discontinued PALS effective Dec. 31, 2023) |
X | X |
Questions?
Contact us at 651.687.0048 or 877.560.2778, then choose the option for Renewal, Reinstatement, or Continuing Education.