AHA HeartCode ACLS Online + Skills Session

AHA HeartCode ACLS Online + Skills Session is a blended learning course that offers students the flexibility to complete the majority of their training at their own pace anytime and anywhere with internet access. After completion of the online portion of the course, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session with an AHA Instructor.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units. The format of this course is ideal for those who prefer the option to complete their training anytime, anywhere and have the opportunity to review topics and complete the course at their own pace. 

• Apply the BLS primary and secondary assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of patients
• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
• Recognition and early management of bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team 
• Define systems of care

AHA HeartCode ACLS Online + Skills Session is a blended learning course comprised of two parts.  Before taking the ACLS course, students must pass the online ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher.  

   Part 1 - This online portion of the course utilizes a variety of eLearning assets such as eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS and ACLS knowledge and skills. The online program allows students to choose between in-facility and prehospital tracks to best suite their learning needs. After completion of the online course, students must pass the online exam with a score of 84% or higher.

   Part 2 - After completion of the online portion, students must attend an instructor-led classroom session focusing on skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and skills testing. 

Students must begin the process to claim credits within 60 days of their completion of the course. The number of credits depends on the profession and the accrediting body who is going to evaluate, examine, and determine the number of credits awarded. After an ACLS class, submit a request for credits by emailing info@codeblueedu.com. Once your request is received, CodeBlue Education will submit your roster to the AHA so they can have proof you attended the class. Shortly after, you will receive a form to complete and send in to your accrediting organization. The AHA offers continuing medical education (CME) or continuing education (CE) credits for some of its CPR and ECC courses, and CME/CE may also be offered for live events.

Students shall receive their AHA ACLS Provider eCard within 24 hours of course completion. This certification is valid for two years. Students can expect to receive an email from ecards@heart.org or noreply@heart.org, with a link to claim their eCard.