ACLS/PALS Certification ONLINE??

Hey I am wondering if anyone has done the ACLS/PALS online (certification, not recert) and if employers are ok with that or if they have a problem with it. I just moved to the ends of the US (ND) and there isn't much here. Thinking online is my best bet. Thinking I can add to my resume while looking for a job, waiting for calls... Anyways, looking for some input. Anyone have any experiences with this? Good? Bad? Indifferent?? Thanks!!
Quote from RainPotterHey I am wondering if anyone has done the ACLS/PALS online (certification, not recert) and if employers are ok with that or if they have a problem with it. I just moved to the ends of the US (ND) and there isn't much here. Thinking online is my best bet. Thinking I can add to my resume while looking for a job, waiting for calls... Anyways, looking for some input. Anyone have any experiences with this? Good? Bad? Indifferent?? Thanks!!

As far as I am aware, there is no completely online initial certification that is recognized by the American Heart Association. Many of the online providers will give you a card, but it is not an AHA card, merely one they have created themselves. I took ACLS recently and it was pretty fun. The right instructor makes the difference.

Hi,I did ACLS online because I am an idiot and missed my class, thus it was last minute no choice! It was PAINFUL, and I do not recommend it. Took me five hours to get it done secondary to all the videos and trying to get used to the simulator, and I am no rookie at ACLS! Then on top of it you still have to find and pay an instructor to do the mega code for you and give you your card. I do not recommend it, even for the experienced provider, it is just awkward and the simulator takes a few tries to get used to!Annie

There is no true ACLS that is completely on-line. As stated before you'll either get a card from an ACLS lite organization (not AHA-the gold standard) or you'll have to have an actual instructor run you through the mega-code. Having never been certified you might pass the didactic portion but I'm quite sure you'll struggle with the hands on since you will have had no time to practice. I highly doubt that having this type of ACLS will make you stand out as a candidate.And, as Annie Oakley, said the on-line course is no picnic. The simulator part is very specific and it's timed!!!! I have been certified for nearly 30 years and had to go this route about 8 years ago. Even though at the time I actually ran codes I struggled with the simulator part.This is not the way to go. Get a job and let them pay for the two day course.