Accreditation & Continuing Education
Pulse Medical Certification provides high-quality ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification and recertification education developed around current resuscitation guidelines, and the latest recommendations, with all content reviewed for clinical accuracy.
Upon successful completion of an eligible activity, healthcare professionals may earn profession-specific continuing education credit to support their ongoing professional education requirements.
Credits Available
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- ANCC Contact Hours
- ACPE Credit
- ADA CERP Credit
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by CME Outfitters, LLC, and Pulse Medical Certification, LLC. CME Outfitters, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- Release date:
- 11/01/2026
- Expiration date:
- 11/01/2029
Continuing Education Credits by Course
Eligible healthcare professionals completing our ACLS, PALS, and BLS educational activities can earn profession-specific continuing education credits through our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters.
| Course | Maximum Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACLS Certification & Recertification | 8.0 |
| PALS Certification & Recertification | 8.0 |
| BLS Certification & Recertification | 4.0 |
Profession-Specific Credit Designations
Physicians / PA / NP
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
ACCMEAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of:
- ACLS8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- PALS8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- BLS4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Nurse Practitioners: Nurse practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). AANP will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from Jointly Accredited Organizations. Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.
Nurses
ANCC Contact Hours
ANCCAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center
This activity is designated for:
- ACLS8.0 contact hours
- PALS8.0 contact hours
- BLS4.0 contact hours
California Residents: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15510.
Pharmacists
ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education
ACPEAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
This knowledge-based activity is approved for:
- ACLS8.0 contact hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (UAN JA0007185-9999-26-165-H04-P)
- PALS8.0 contact hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (UAN JA0007185-9999-26-166-H04-P)
- BLS4.0 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (UAN JA0007185-9999-26-005-H04-P)
Dental Professionals
ADA CERP Continuing Education
ADA CERPAmerican Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program
This activity is designated for:
- ACLS8.0 continuing education credits
- PALS8.0 continuing education credits
- BLS4.0 continuing education credits
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCERP.ADA.org
Built on Current Science
Our courses are developed around current resuscitation science, including the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and relevant recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).
Each course has undergone clinical review and additional evaluation through our joint providership with our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters.
Our Educational Quality Process
Guideline-Based Development
Educational materials are developed using current scientific guidelines and evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.
Professional Clinical Review
Qualified healthcare professionals review course content for clinical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current resuscitation practices.
Independent Accreditation Review
Our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters, independently evaluates educational content, learning objectives, scientific validity, and compliance with continuing education accreditation requirements.
Approved Education
Following the required review and documentation process, the activities are approved for their applicable CME/CE credit designations.
Get Certified. Earn CME/CE Credits.
Complete an ACLS, PALS, or BLS certification or recertification course and earn eligible, profession-specific continuing education credit upon successful completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about CME/CE credits, accreditation, and claiming your certificate.
Who is CME Outfitters, our accreditation partner?
CME Outfitters is an established continuing education provider that has been creating accredited education for clinicians since 2002. It has developed more than 6,000 educational activities and issued over a million certificates.
It has held Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME since 2006. In 2025, it earned Joint Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC, a status awarded to providers that go beyond the core accreditation standards.
What is Joint Accreditation with Commendation?
Joint Accreditation recognizes continuing education providers that meet established standards for interprofessional healthcare education, meaning education planned for the whole healthcare team.
Our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters, holds Joint Accreditation with Commendation. This distinction recognizes that a provider meets additional criteria beyond the core accreditation requirements.
Pulse Medical Certification partners with CME Outfitters to jointly provide our ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses. CME Outfitters provides independent educational oversight of these courses and designates the CME/CE credits they offer.
What CME/CE credits are available for ACLS, PALS, and BLS?
Our educational activities offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians, ANCC contact hours for nurses, ACPE continuing pharmacy education, and ADA CERP continuing dental education credits.
ACLS and PALS offer up to 8.0 credit hours each, while BLS offers up to 4.0 hours, subject to the applicable professional credit designation and participation requirements.
How do I claim my CME/CE credits?
After completing your course:
- Scan the QR code or follow the credit-claiming link provided at the end of the course.
- Complete the online evaluation and post-test.
- Download your CME/CE certificate immediately upon completion.
The credit-claiming process is managed by our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters.
What information do pharmacists need to claim ACPE credits?
Pharmacists must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth during the credit-claiming process.
Our accreditation partner, CME Outfitters, reports eligible pharmacy credits to the NABP CPE Monitor system within 60 days.
How can nurse practitioners receive credit for these courses?
Nurse practitioners can apply for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from Jointly Accredited Organizations. These courses are jointly provided with CME Outfitters, LLC, a Jointly Accredited Organization, so the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you earn can be submitted to AANP.
Nurse practitioners can also apply for credit through their state boards.
Do certification and recertification courses offer the same CME/CE credits?
Yes. Our certification and recertification pathways use the same underlying accredited educational content for each course, so they offer the same applicable credit designations and maximum hours.
Learners must complete the applicable educational activity and credit-claiming requirements.
Can these CME/CE credits count toward professional license renewal?
Our courses offer recognized professional continuing education credits, including AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ACPE, and ADA CERP designations.
Whether a particular activity satisfies a licensing or renewal requirement depends on the relevant licensing board, profession, and applicable regulations.