BLS Certification Overview

HeartCode BLS uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to BLS mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance and their self- reported confidence level related to each probe. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probes, and Cognitive Assessment Activities.

The student has a choice of completing a pre-hospital or in-hospital contextualized track. After completing the online portion, students will complete the hands-on session with a HeartCode compatible manikin that focuses on meaningful skills practice, team scenarios, and skills testing.

HeartCode BLS is the AHA’s BLS blended learning delivery method. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.

Part 1:

  • Must be completed before Part 2 (skills session)
  • The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours.
  • Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies from 60 minutes to 1 hours, depending on the experience of the student.
  • May be used for initial or renewal BLS for Healthcare Providers Course completion.

Part 2:

  • Make sure you complete the course survey at the end of the eLeaning to generate your Completion Certificate
  • Upload the Completion Certificate to your portal when scheduling your skills check.
  • Practice, demonstrate, and successfully complete skills testing with our voice guided manakin station to receive your ACLS Provider Card on the same day

Course Content

  • Key changes in ACLS from the new 2020 AHA Guidelines
  • Systemic approach (assessment)
  • High Quality BLS
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Use of medication
  • Rhythm recognition
  • CPR coach
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics

Features

  • Includes in-facility and prehospital tracks; student chooses his/her track before starting the HeartCode BLS Online Portion
  • Enhanced learning experience through eSimulations, life-like animations, video scenarios, and knowledge checks

Course Completion eCard and Continuing Education

American Heart Association BLS Provider Course Completion eCard, valid for two years.

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