ACLS for Healthcare Providers-Blended Learning
 
The American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers class is for initial ACLS certification or ACLS renewal certification for medical professionals.
 
Busy medical professionals can study from home with flexible self-paced studies of the ACLS online course content and then complete a short in-person individual skills check session in a Simulation Skills Lab. (No instructor will be present) Your American Heart Association certification card will be issued instantly after completion of the skills training session.
 
The American Heart Association’s blended learning delivery method for the ACLS Course delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where healthcare providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. The ACLS online course is a comprehensive eLearning program which creates personalized learning paths that adapt in real time to a learner’s performance. The ACLS online course uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, interactive activities, cognitive assessment activities, and knowledge checks to teach students ACLS knowledge and skills.
 
ACLS Topics Covered:
 
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Airway Management
ACLS Pharmacology
Basic Life Support (BLS) review
Management of acute coronary syndromes and stroke
How to be both a leader and a team member in a resuscitation team

 
This ACLS Blended Learning Course has 2 Parts:
 
Part 1 - AHA ACLS Online Course: (2-6 hours) Prior to the skills session, all participants must complete the AHA ACLS online course through the American Heart Association eLearning (Online course access link will be in the confirmation email after registration is complete.)
 
Part 2 - Simulation Skills Lab Session (30 minutes-1hour) ACLS Skills tested on American Heart Association Live Feedback Manikins. (No Instructor will be present.) Tutorial videos will be provided and 24/7 phone support will be available for extra guidance and support. Students MUST complete the ACLS Online content prior to attending the ACLS skills session. Flexible scheduling for skills session: Choose your skills check session date and time and select a convenient Simulation Skills Lab location. 
 
Certification Card Issued Instantly-2 year American Heart Association eCard
 
CEs Available
Students may receive CEs from the American Heart Association depending on profession.
Credits are claimed on the AHA website but there are time limits of 30 days to 6 months depending on the accrediting agency.