AHA HeartCode BLS

Course Overview

Title: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – Online Course

Format: Blended eLearning

Description

This 2-hour online course includes a 1-hour skills session. Upon purchase, access to online content is provided via email. The course has been updated to incorporate the latest science from the American Heart Association’s 2020 Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Course Content
Through five interactive exercises, scenarios, and a written test, students will master single-rescuer and team-based life support skills for adults, children, and infants. Key skills covered include:

• Recognizing life-threatening emergencies
• Performing high-quality chest compressions
• Delivering appropriate ventilation
• Using an AED early
• Relieving choking

Course Structure

• Part 1: Online Course – Covers the theory of BLS and prepares students for practical sessions.
• Part 2: Skills Practice – Hands-on practice of BLS techniques.
• Part 3: Skills Test – Evaluates competency in practical skills.

Students who complete Part 1 receive a certificate that grants access to the in-person skills practice and test. Successful completion of all parts earns an AHA BLS Provider Card.

HeartCode® BLS

HeartCode BLS, the AHA’s blended learning approach, allows students flexibility in pacing. Students complete the online portion and follow a personalized learning path guided by an adaptive algorithm, then move to hands-on practice with an AHA Instructor or simulation station. This course version reflects the 2020 Guidelines, featuring:

• Self-directed content and probing questions
• Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs)
• Access to the BLS Provider Manual eBook

Course Coverage

Key Topics

• 2020 AHA Guidelines Updates: Changes in basic life support.
• Survival Chain: Understanding the BLS Chain of Survival.
• CPR Techniques: 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants.
• Device Use: AED and bag-mask techniques.
• Special Techniques: Rescue breathing and choking relief for various age groups.

This course is ideal for healthcare providers renewing their BLS certification.

Technical Requirements

• Web Browsers: Latest Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
• Operating Systems: Windows 8+ (4GB+ RAM), macOS 10.13+ (4GB+ RAM), Android 8+ (2GB+ RAM), iOS 11+ (2GB+ RAM)
• Internet: Broadband (Fiber, Wireless, DSL, Cable)
• Screen Size: 4 inches minimum (recommended)

Continuing Education Information

Credits Available

• AMA Credit for Physicians: Up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• AAPA Credit: Accepted by the American Academy of Physician Assistants
• AANP Credit: Accepted by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• ANCC Credit for Nurses: 1.0 Contact Hour
• ACPE Credit for Pharmacists: 0.75 Contact Hours
• EMS (CAPCE) Credit: 0.75 Advanced CEHs

Accreditation Period: 10/21/2020 – 10/20/2023

Disclosure Policy: All educational content developers disclose any relevant financial relationships and any discussion of unapproved drug/device uses.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals and personnel needing CPR and basic cardiovascular life support training in various in-hospital and pre-hospital settings.