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American Heart Association Training at TECHS

Train with confidence at Texas Tech Health El Paso's TECHS, an authorized AHA Training Center committed to high-quality simulation-enhanced instruction.

TECHS offers American Heart Association (AHA) certified courses designed to prepare healthcare providers with life-saving skills in a hands-on, small-group setting. Courses include:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Upcoming Courses and Registration

TECHS maintains a low instructor-to-learner ratio (6:1) to ensure personalized instruction and skill development. Due to limited availability, course slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Questions? Call us at 915-215-6130.

Health and Safety Guidelines

To keep all staff, educators, and learners safe and healthy, please wear a mask if you have a cough or respiratory syptoms. Reach out if you are feeling ill so that we may reschedule your session.

AHA Disclaimer

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.

Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA.
Any fees charged, except for those covering AHA materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

 

ACLS Provider Course - $225

 
ACLS Provider Course

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is a 16-hour (2-day) American Heart Association (AHA) course. It is designed to review, organize, and prioritize the skills and cognitive knowledge needed to handle a variety of cardiopulmonary emergencies.

The course focuses primarily on:

  • Resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest

  • Post-cardiac arrest care and management

  • Team-based response in high-pressure situations

  • Critical thinking during cardiopulmonary events

To register, please click the button below:

Register for ACLS
2026 ACLS Provider Course Dates
October 5, 6
November 2, 3
December 7, 8
2027 ACLS Provider Course Dates
January 4, 5
February 1, 2
March 1, 2
April 5, 6
May 3, 4
June 7, 8
July 5, 6
August 2, 3
September 13, 14
October 4, 5
November 1, 2
December 6, 7

 

ACLS Recertification Course - $165

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course is an 8-hour (1-day) American Heart Association (AHA) course designed for individuals who need to renew their ACLS certification before it expires.

This in-depth, single-day training is ideal for healthcare professionals who routinely use ACLS skills and need to refresh and review their knowledge and techniques.

The course covers:

  • Cardiac arrest and post-arrest care

  • Recognition and management of cardiopulmonary emergencies

  • Review of core ACLS skills and cognitive decision-making

  • Team-based response and resuscitation scenarios

To register, please click the button below:

Register for ACLS Recertification
2026 ACLS Recertification Course Dates
October 7
November 4
December 9
2027 ACLS Recertification Course Dates
January 6
February 3
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 9
July 7
August 4
September 15
October 6
November 3
December 8

 

PALS Provider Course - $225

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is a 16-hour (2-day) course offered by the American Heart Association (AHA). It is designed for healthcare professionals who routinely care for pediatric patients.

This in-depth course helps participants review, organize, and prioritize the skills and clinical knowledge needed to manage a variety of pediatric respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Recognition and treatment of pediatric respiratory distress and failure

  • Management of pediatric circulatory compromise and shock

  • Team dynamics and high-quality resuscitation efforts

  • Post-resuscitation care for pediatric patients

To register, please click the button below:

Register for PALS
2026 PALS Provider Course Dates
October 12, 13
November 9, 10
December 14, 15
2027 PALS Provider Course Dates
January 11, 12
February 8, 9
March 8, 9
April 12, 13
May 10, 11
June 14, 15
July 12, 13
August 9, 10
September 20, 21
October 11, 12
November 8, 9
December 13, 14

 

PALS Recertification Course - $165

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification Course is an 8-hour (1-day) American Heart Association (AHA) course designed for healthcare providers who need to renew their PALS certification before it expires.

This in-depth, accelerated course is ideal for those who regularly manage pediatric emergencies and need to refresh their skills and knowledge.

Key course topics include:

  • Recognition and management of pediatric respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies

  • Resuscitation techniques specific to pediatric patients

  • Post-resuscitation care and team-based response strategies

To register, please click the button below:

Register for PALS Recertification
2026 PALS Recertification Course Dates
October 14
November 11
December 16
2027 PALS Recertification Course Dates
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 16
July 14
August 11
September 22
October 13
November 10
December 15

Contact info for TECHS

TECHS North:
2nd floor of the HSON building

TECHS South:
3rd floor of the Medical Education Building (MEB)

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