The AHA HeartCode® BLS course is a blended learning program that combines an online self-paced learning module with an in-person hands-on skills session. Upon successful completion of both components, participants receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.
HeartCode® BLS is designed for healthcare professionals and students who need AHA BLS certification but prefer the flexibility of completing the cognitive portion online before attending a brief skills session.
Participants first complete the online HeartCode® BLS module at their own pace. After finishing the online portion, they schedule an in-person skills check with an AHA Instructor to demonstrate competency.
Yes. After completing both the online module and the in-person skills session, you receive the same official AHA BLS Provider eCard accepted by hospitals, healthcare employers, and educational programs.
The course includes adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, relief of choking for all ages, high-performance team dynamics, and effective communication during resuscitation.
The online learning module typically takes approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete, depending on your experience and learning pace.
The hands-on skills check usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of participants and individual proficiency.
Yes. You must successfully complete the HeartCode® BLS online module and bring proof of completion before participating in the in-person skills evaluation.
You should bring your HeartCode® BLS completion certificate or completion email showing that you successfully finished the online portion of the course.
Yes. Once you successfully complete both the online and in-person components, you will receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard valid for two years.
Your AHA BLS Provider certification obtained through HeartCode® BLS is valid for two years from the date of completion.
The certification requirements and learning objectives are the same. HeartCode® BLS simply offers greater scheduling flexibility by allowing participants to complete the cognitive portion online.
The online portion is compatible with many devices, but participants should review the AHA system requirements to ensure the best learning experience.
No. The knowledge assessment is built into the online HeartCode® BLS module. The in-person appointment focuses on demonstrating hands-on skills competency.
Participants demonstrate adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, team dynamics, and choking relief techniques according to current AHA guidelines.
Yes. Many nursing, medical, dental, and allied health programs accept HeartCode® BLS because it results in the same AHA BLS Provider eCard as the traditional course.
You can still complete the HeartCode® BLS course. There is no grace period requirement, and both new and renewing providers may use this option.
Yes. We offer convenient appointment times to accommodate busy healthcare professionals, students, and shift workers.
All skills sessions are led by certified American Heart Association instructors who are experienced firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
We provide HeartCode® BLS skills sessions at our Northbrook training center and offer private on-site appointments throughout Chicago, Northbrook, Glenview, Park Ridge, Highland Park, Deerfield, Northfield, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, and all surrounding suburbs.
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