HeartCode BLS Online AHA

HeartCode BLS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session.

HeartCode BLS is the online portion of BLS blended learning. It 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 will attend a structured Instructor-led course that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. Where available, students may also complete the hands-on portion with a voice-assisted manikin (VAM).

This course replaces the BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Part 1 (#90-1403), HeartCode BLS Part 1 (#90-1404), and BLS for Prehospital Providers Online (#90-1433) 2010 Guidelines courses.For 2010 course licenses, please call Laerdal Customer Support at 877-LAERDAL (523-7325)

Following are the specifications for HeartCode BLS:

• Includes in-facility and prehospital tracks; student chooses his/her track before starting HeartCode BLS modules
• Includes 10 modules, 5 eSimulations and two video tutorials
• eSimulation cases include
  o Two adult two-rescuer BLS cases
  o One child one-rescuer BLS case
  o One infant two-rescuer BLS case
  o One infant one-rescuer BLS case
• Summary of critical concepts provided for each eSimulation case
• Virtual debriefings provided immediately after each eSimulation, with hyperlinks to the referenced section
  of the BLS Provider Manual
• Includes downloadable resources:
  o BLS Reference Card
  o Algorithms
  o Team Diagram
  o Summary of High-Quality CPR Components
  o Skills Testing Checklists
  o AHA Chains of Survival
• Provides online access to the BLS Provider Manual
• Multiple choice, 25-question exam to test cognitive knowledge
• Certificate of completion available to print after HeartCode BLS modules and simulations, exam, and
  course evaluation have been completed successfully
• Students may access all information included in HeartCode BLS for 24 months (two years) following activation of course