HeartCode PALS Complete
(Online Course + Skills Check)
HeartCode PALS Complete is the American Heart Association’s blended learning option for earning your PALS Provider certification.
This pathway combines:
- Part 1: The AHA HeartCode PALS 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 PALS certification without attending an instructor-led class.
When both parts are completed, you receive your AHA PALS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.
Course Summary
Skills Session: 30–60 minutes
Choose your location and appointment time below to begin your HeartCode PALS pathway.
How HeartCode PALS 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 PALS Online Course (Part 1)*.
Please note: Course links from RQI1Stop may take several hours to arrive.
Step 2
Complete the HeartCode PALS Online Course (Part 1)
Finish the official AHA online course before your scheduled skills session.
- Takes approximately 5.5 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 PALS Provider eCard is issued.
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:
- Perform adult high-quality CPR
- Demonstrate ventilations
- Respond to PALS 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 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.
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 PALS Complete Designed For?
HeartCode is ideal for students who want a faster, more flexible alternative to traditional classroom courses:
- Pediatric and emergency department nurses
- Physicians, PAs, and NPs involved in pediatric care
- Paramedics & EMTs who respond to pediatric emergencies
- Respiratory Therapists working in neonatal or pediatric settings
- Hospital and outpatient clinical staff involved in pediatric patient care
If you already completed the online HeartCode PALS course, choose PALS Skills Only instead. 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 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.
