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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Course Description

2020 GUIDELINES

The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals.  As of January 1st, 2011 all professionals working in the dental field are now required to obtain an American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider CPR certification.

Course Length:

Approximately 3 hours

Intended Audience

Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

AHA HeartCode® BLS

Course Description

The Heartcode BLS Course is a blended course. The online portion course uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS knowledge and skills. After completing the online portion, students attend a structured BLS Hands-On Session with an AHA Instructor. This session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing.

In-Person Skills Length: 

Approximately 1 hour

Intended Audience

Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

 

Refund/Reschedule Policy:  There are no refunds on paid classes.

AHA Online Heartsaver® CPR AED

Even though this class is advertized as an ONLINE CLASS, you still have to meet with an instructor for certification.  Therefore, this curriculum is approved by all governing bodies.

Course length: Online portion is about 1 hour and 45 minutes; skills and hands-on sessions are about 45–90 minutes (45 minutes if only teaching adult CPR AED).

  • This product is non-returnable.
  • Updated to reflect new science in the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
  • Designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for CPR and AED training
  • Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver® instructor.
  • You must provide an e-mail address when ordering this product. A key and instructional information will be sent to you in order to activate the course online.
  • Shipping and handling fees will be removed when the order is processed.
  • Tech requirements are available at https://www.onlineaha.org/technical_requirements.
  • Codes will be emailed within 24 hours when orders are placed between 7:30am–4:30pm CST Monday–Friday. If order is placed on Friday after 4pm CST, code will be emailed Monday morning. 

  • CEUs: Yes

  • Course length: Online portion is about 1 hour and 45 minutes; skills and hands-on sessions are about 45–90 minutes (45 minutes if only teaching adult CPR AED).

After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:·

  • Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
  • Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
  • Recognize when someone needs CPR
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
  • Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
  • Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
  • Perform high-quality CPR for a child (optional)
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child (optional)
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an infant (optional)
  • Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
  • Demonstrate how to help a choking infant (optional)

Product Specifications:

  • Students have the convenience of completing the course at their own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available.
  • Can be used for initial or renewal training
  • Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference
  • Certificate of completion available to print when the online portion has been completed successfully
  • Students have access to all information in the online portion for 24 months after activation of their key to help reinforce what they have learned.
  • Includes audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability
  • Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs.
  • Navigation controls provide students with the flexibility to move easily through content and customize their learning experience.

Minimum technical requirements are available at https://elearning.heart.org/static/technicalspecs.

AHA Online Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

This class is a blended format.  You will do a portion of the class online, then meet with an instructor to complete the certification process.  This is accepted by DCFS and other governing bodies because you meet with an instructor AFTER the online portion is complete.  You will receive the same card as if you came to the 6-8 hour class.

  • This product is non-returnable.
  • Updated to reflect new science in the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the 2020 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Update for First Aid
  • Designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner
  • Designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for first aid, CPR, and AED training
  • Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver® instructor.
  • You must provide an e-mail address when ordering this product. A key and instructional information will be sent to you in order to activate the course online.
  • Tech requirements available at https://www.onlineaha.org/technical_requirements.
  • Codes will be emailed within 24 hours when orders are placed between 7:30am–4:30pm CST Monday–Friday. If order is placed on Friday after 4pm CST, code will be emailed Monday morning.
  • CEUs: Yes
  • Course length: Online portion typically takes about 2 hours, but can take longer if you have slow internet; skills and hands-on sessions are about 1.5 hours with optional modules included.

After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
  • Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
  • Recognize when someone needs CPR
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
  • Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
  • Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
  • Perform high-quality CPR for a child (optional)
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child (optional)
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an infant (optional)
  • Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
  • Demonstrate how to help a choking infant (optional)
  • List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid rescuers
  • Describe the key steps in first aid
  • Remove protective gloves
  • Find the problem
  • Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
  • Use an epinephrine pen
  • Control bleeding and bandaging
  • Recognize elements of common injuries
  • Recognize elements of common illnesses
  • Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury
  • Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers

Product Specifications:

  • Students have the convenience of completing the course at their own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available.
  • Can be used for initial or renewal training
  • Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference
  • Certificate of completion available to print when the online portion has been completed successfully
  • Students have access to all information in the online portion for 24 months after activation of their key to help reinforce what they have learned.
  • Includes audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability
  • Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs.
  • Navigation controls provide students with the flexibility to move easily through content and customize their learning experience.

Minimum technical requirements are available at https://elearning.heart.org/static/technicalspecs.

2025 AHA Online HeartSaver CPR AED

Audience

For anyone with little or no medical training who needs CPR AED training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements.

Technical Requirements

Please refer to elearning.heart.org for specific course technical requirements.

Description

Learn lifesaving skills with Heartsaver CPR AED Online.

The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Online course provides high-quality training in CPR, and AED use. This course equips individuals and workplaces with the confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies until emergency responders arrive.

Heartsaver CPR AED is designed to meet job or regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA). The blended learning course format is a convenient way to learn at your own pace and schedule.

The Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background. It is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community.

Course Features & Benefits:

• Flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere
• Interactive activities reinforcing lifesaving techniques
• Engaging videos and real-life demonstrations
• Knowledge checks to ensure mastery
• Builds confidence and skills needed to take action
• Up-to-date medical science information
• High quality training from the American Heart Association

Course Format:

Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the required online course for the American Heart Association blended learning training.

The blended learning format allows students to complete the online course at their convenience, followed by a hands-on skills session (sold separately) with an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor.

Course Learning Objectives:

After successfully completing the CPR AED portion of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
• Explain the concept of the Chain of Survival
• Recognize when someone needs CPR
• Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
• Demonstrate giving effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all ages
• Demonstrate performing high-quality CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant
• Demonstrate using an AED on an adult and on a child
• Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
• Demonstrate how to help a choking infant

Note: Course objectives may vary depending on the specific topics taught.

Upon successful completion, students receive a Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.

This product has been updated to reflect the latest science and education from the 2025 Guidelines for CPR & ECC. It replaces Heartsaver CPR AED Online (20-1401).

2025 AHA Online HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED

This class is a blended format.  You will do a portion of the class online, then meet with an instructor to complete the certification process.  This is accepted by DCFS and other governing bodies because you meet with an instructor AFTER the online portion is complete.  You will receive the same card as if you came to the 6-8 hour class.

Audience

The AHA’s Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Technical Requirements

Please refer to elearning.heart.org for specific course technical requirements.

  • This product is non-returnable.

    Description

    Learn lifesaving skills with Heartsaver Total - First Aid CPR AED Online.

    The American Heart Association Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED Online course provides high-quality training in first aid, CPR, and AED use. This course equips individuals and workplaces with the confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies until emergency responders arrive. The online course format is a convenient way to learn at your own pace and schedule.

    The Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background who need first aid, AED and CPR training to meet work or other regulatory requirements like OSHA. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community.

    What will you learn with the course?

    • Adult CPR and AED use
    • First aid basics
    • Medical emergencies (including choking)
    • Injury emergencies
    • Environmental emergencies
    • Preventing illness and injury
    • Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies and how to use Nalaxone
    • Recognizing the signs of mental health crisis in the workplace
    • Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR AED

    Course Features & Benefits:

    • Flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere
    • Interactive activities reinforcing lifesaving techniques
    • Engaging videos and real-life demonstrations
    • Knowledge checks to ensure mastery
    • Builds confidence and skills needed to take action
    • Up-to-date medical science information
    • High quality training from the American Heart Association

    Course Format:

    • Heartsaver Total - First Aid CPR AED Online is the required online course for the American Heart Association blended learning training.
    • The blended learning format allows students to complete the online course at their convenience, followed by a hands-on skills session (sold separately) with an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor.
    • Upon successful completion, students receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.

    This product has been updated to reflect the latest science and education from the 2025 Guidelines for CPR & ECC. It replaces Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED Online (20-1440).

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