HeartCode® BLS – Skills Session (AHA)

What HeartCode BLS Is

Who This Is For

What Students Must Do First (Online Portion)

Skills Session Details

Pricing

FAQ

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What Is HeartCode BLS?

HeartCode® BLS is a blended learning course from the American Heart Association.
It combines:

• An online learning portion completed on the AHA eLearning platform, and
• A short, in-person skills session with an AHA-certified instructor.

Upon successful completion of both parts, students receive an official AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Healthcare professionals
• First responders
• Students needing BLS renewal
• Busy professionals who prefer completing coursework online

⚠️ This option is not recommended for first-time BLS students with no prior CPR experience.

Step 1: Complete the Online Portion (Required)

Before attending the skills session, students must complete the AHA HeartCode® BLS online course.

Important:

• The online course is purchased separately through the American Heart Association
• Students must bring or email their HeartCode BLS online completion certificate to the skills session

👉 Online course website:
https://elearning.heart.org

⛔ Students who arrive without proof of online completion will not be able to participate.

Step 2: Attend the Skills Session

During the in-person session, students will demonstrate:

• Adult, child, and infant CPR
• AED use
• Bag-mask ventilation

Skills sessions typically last 30–45 minutes.

Certification

After successfully completing the skills session, students will receive:

• AHA BLS Provider eCard
• Certification valid for 2 years.

Pricing

HeartCode BLS Skills Session: $50 (AHA eCard included)

💡 Online HeartCode BLS course fee is paid directly to the American Heart Association and is not included.

FAQ Section

❓ Is this the full BLS certification?

Yes. Once you complete both the online portion and the in-person skills session, you will receive the same AHA BLS Provider card as a traditional class.

❓ Can I just do the online course?

No. The online course alone does not provide certification. The hands-on skills session is required by the AHA.

❓ What if I show up without completing the online portion?

You will need to reschedule. The online completion certificate is required before skills testing.

❓ Is this accepted by hospitals and employers?

Yes. The AHA BLS Provider eCard issued is identical to instructor-led courses.

❓ How long does the online portion take?

Approximately 1–2 hours, depending on experience level.