HeartCode PALS Skills Only
(Skills Check Only)
HeartCode PALS Skills Only is the American Heart Association’s final step for students who have already completed Part 1 of the HeartCode PALS Online Course through the AHA or their employer.
This option includes Part 2 only — the self-guided CPR Verification Station skills check.
Once you successfully complete your skills validation, your AHA PALS Provider eCard is issued (or renewed) and is valid for two years.
Important Eligibility Requirement
You may book Skills Only only if you have already completed:
Part 1: AHA HeartCode PALS Online Course (Completion Certificate required at registration)
Both Part 1 and Part 2 are required for certification. If you still need the online course, choose HeartCode PALS Complete instead.
Course Summary
Choose your location and appointment time below to schedule your HeartCode PALS Skills Check.
How HeartCode PALS Skills Only Works
Step 1
Register and Choose Your Skills Session Location + Time
When you register below, you will:
- Select your preferred CPR Verification Station location
- Choose an available appointment time
- Complete your enrollment
After registering, your information is uploaded automatically to RQI1Stop.
Step 2
Complete Your Skills Check at a Self-Guided CPR Verification Station (Part 2)
At your chosen date/time/location:
- Complete your self-guided CPR skills session
- Use real-time feedback to validate compressions, ventilations, and CPR performance
- Session takes 30–60 minutes
- Remote support is available during business hours
Your AHA PALS Provider eCard is issued by our staff after we verify your completion results. eCards are processed during business hours.
What to Expect at a CPR Verification Station
Our CPR Verification Stations make the skills portion of HeartCode PALS simple, fast, and self-directed. Stations are self-guided. An instructor is not physically present, but remote support is available during business hours. Each station is equipped with a voice-guided manikin that gives real-time feedback on:
- Compression depth and recoil
- Compression rate
- Ventilations
- Hand placement
- Overall CPR performance
You’ll complete your skills check privately and at your own pace. Most students finish within 30–60 minutes.
What You’ll Do at the Station
- Log into the manikin tablet
- Follow the guided checklist
- Perform the PALS skills scenarios
- Repeat as needed until you achieve passing scores
- Submit your attempt to complete your skills check
Once completed, your results sync automatically and your AHA PALS Provider eCard is issued after both course parts are complete.
Watch this video for what to expect at the station:
Who Is HeartCode PALS Skills Only Designed For?
HeartCode is ideal for students who want a faster, more flexible alternative to traditional classroom courses:
- Students who already completed Part 1
- Busy healthcare professionals
- Nurses and nursing students with unpredictable schedules
- Travel nurses needing certification between shifts
- Clinicians renewing PALS quickly with minimal time away from work
- Healthcare workers who prefer private, self-paced learning
If you prefer live coaching or more hands-on instruction, our In-Person PALS Classroom Courses may be a better fit.
CPR Verification Station Locations
HeartCode PALS Skills is available at 40 CPR Verification Stations across:
- California
- Oregon
- Washington
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Colorado
Stations are located inside secure, professional spaces such as co-working offices, medical buildings, and education centers.
Hours vary by location, with some offering extended evening and weekend access.
You will select your location and time during registration.
Support Availability
If you need help during your skills check:
- Remote assistance is available during business hours
- Support is accessed through the camera installed in each station
- Most issues can be resolved quickly without rescheduling
- If you need live help during skills, call the support number included in your entry instructions.
