I just wanted to warn any Nurses in the bay area looking to take ACLS & PALS. I took both through someone who lied about being associated with the American Heart Association. My Certifications were useless and I paid $550 for both!! The worst part is he was recommended by my hospitals Human Resource Department!! I have retaken both classes through the San Francisco Paramedics Association and highly recommend those classes! If you go to the American Heart Associations website (http://www.americanheart.org/) they have a list of classes in your area.