Certification, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required. Typical procedures include endoscopy, hernia repairs, myomectomy, hysterectomy, nephrectomy, joint repair or replacements, lumbar fusions, and most other general surgeries.