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.
EMS CE’s available and may vary by license type
