IMPROVE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS
Keep AHA Certifications Current While Saving Time and Money
Research shows that the quality of CPR has a direct effect on patient outcomes from cardiac arrest and that many caregivers do not perform CPR within the guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA). HeartCode™ BLS is the official, self-directed, comprehensive e-learning program from the AHA that has been designed to address these critical issues. HeartCode BLS tests caregivers’ skills using the Voice Advisory Manikin (VAM) system. Studies indicate that the manikin feedback can almost immediately improve basic CPR skills performance. Learners also complete an interactive, cognitive portion that includes realistic patient scenarios and extensive AHA reference material. With HeartCode BLS, your facility will not only benefit from improved CPR competency but it will also save you time and money compared to traditional CPR classes.
Impact:
Improve BLS Skills
- Receive instant, objective feedback and evaluation of skills
- Standardize and maintain the highest level of CPR competency
- Utilize instructor resources where they make the biggest impact
Save Time
- Complete certification process faster than a traditional, classroom-based course
- Eliminate the need to wait for scheduled class times
Reduce Costs
- Free up limited instructor and classroom resources
- Eliminate the cost of replacement staff to cover class time
- Decrease or eliminate textbook expenses
Features:
- Realistic patient cases using microsimulation technology
- Mini games to reinforce learning objectives
- Intelligent debriefings explain incorrect and correct actions
- Instant and objective feedback provided by manikins
- Extensive Reference Material (all lessons from BLS text book included)
This course is essential for:
- Initial BLS certifications and renewals
This course supports:
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the importance of early CPR
- Recall the basic steps of one and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Explain the importance of early defibrillation
- Recall the basic steps for use of an AED
- Recall the basic steps to relieve choking for responsive and unresponsive victims over 1 year of age and for infants
- Explain the importance of each link in the adult and pediatric Chain of Survival
- Demonstrate proper skills for adult CPR
- Demonstrate proper skills for infant CPR
Subject Matter Experts
This course was created by the experts at the American Heart Association®