HeartCode ACLS Complete
(Online Course + Skills Check)

HeartCode ACLS Complete is the American Heart Association’s blended learning option for earning your ACLS Provider certification.
This pathway combines:

  • Part 1: The AHA HeartCode ACLS Online Course
  • Part 2: A self-guided CPR Verification Station skills session (Skills Check)

This format is ideal for busy healthcare professionals who want a fast, flexible, and convenient way to complete ACLS certification without attending an instructor-led class.

When both parts are completed, you receive your AHA ACLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.

Course Summary

$250.00

AHA ACLS Provider eCard

Online Course + Self-Guided Skills Check

40 CPR Verification Stations across CA, OR, NV, AZ, WA & CO

Online Course: Approximately 6.75 – 7.75 hours with breaks
Skills Session: 30–60 minutes

Choose your location and appointment time below to begin your HeartCode ACLS pathway.

How HeartCode ACLS Complete 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, which sends you the HeartCode ACLS Online Course (Part 1)*.
Please note: Course links from RQI1Stop may take several hours to arrive.

Step 2

Complete the HeartCode ACLS Online Course (Part 1)

Finish the official AHA online course before your scheduled skills session.

  • Takes approximately 6.75 – 7.75 hours with breaks for most students
  • Adaptive learning adjusts to your experience level

Step 3

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

Once finished, your results sync automatically and your AHA ACLS Provider eCard is issued.

What to Expect at a CPR Verification Station

Our CPR Verification Stations make the skills portion of HeartCode ACLS 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:

  • Perform adult high-quality CPR
  • Demonstrate ventilations
  • Respond to ACLS prompts
  • Apply team-communication behaviors
  • Complete a performance-scored evaluation

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 ACLS 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 ACLS Provider eCard is issued after both course parts are complete.

Please note CPR is a physical skill. Do not attempt a session if you are injured, medically unfit, or feel unwell. If you become exhausted, lightheaded, or unable to continue during practice, stop immediately and reschedule your appointment. Project Heartbeat is not liable for injuries that may occur during your skills practice.

Watch this video for what to expect at the station:

Who Is HeartCode ACLS Complete Designed For?

HeartCode is ideal for students who want a faster, more flexible alternative to traditional classroom courses:

  • Nurses
  • Physicians, PAs, and NPs
  • Paramedics & EMTs
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Hospital and outpatient clinical staff

If you already completed the online HeartCode ACLS course, choose ACLS Skills Only instead.  If you prefer live coaching or more hands-on instruction, our In-Person ACLS Classroom Courses may be a better fit.

CPR Verification Station Locations

HeartCode ACLS Complete 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CPR Verification Stations use high-fidelity manikins designed to simulate real human chest resistance and provide precise, sensor-based feedback. Because the system measures your performance objectively — not visually — CPR can feel more physically demanding than in a traditional class. This is normal and ensures you meet the AHA standard for real-world high-quality CPR.
For a deeper explanation, see our full guide on station manikins.

Most students finish in approximately 6.75 – 7.75 hours with breaks, depending on experience level.

Links are issued automatically after registration, but may take several hours to arrive.

You do not need to bring any materials or equipment — everything required for the skills check is provided at the station.

We do recommend that you bring:

  • Your mobile phone, in case you need to contact support during your session
  • Your entry instructions, including the door code and room number

No. The online portion must be completed before your skills session.

Two years from the date of completion.

When you should register for HeartCode ACLS Skills Only instead of Complete.