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E-LEARNING OPTIONS FOR ACLS & BLS

BEWARE OF SCAMS! There are several websites that offer "online BLS and ACLS" courses. However, the American Heart Association DOES NOT recognize any On-Line BLS or ACLS courses except those they created.  Please contact us before purchasing
any online ACLS or BLS product.

BLS On-Line - $50.00:

E-learning provides an alternative to the classroom and & encourages renewal of credentials.  This interactive, scenario-based format allows participants to complete Part I of the Renewal course online-then receive a certificate to finish the course with hands-on skills test (Part II) supervised by a local AHA certified instructor.  A course card is issued when Parts I & II are successfully completed.


Step 1:    The student will contact Life Support Education at 716-2800
           
   to register and pay for the class.
Step 2:      The student will access and complete the didactic portion of the
                  BLS course On-Line
Step 3:      The student will schedule the BLS skills testing in Life Support
                  Education.  The skills testing must be completed within 60 days 
                  after completion of the online didactic portion.

BLS On-Line Skills testing will be completed in Life Support Education located on the 3rd floor of the South Building beginning at 9:00 am on the following dates:

Class Dates

Jan 16th

  May 14th

Aug 7th

Nov 13th

Feb 13th

June 12

  Sept 18th

Dec 11th

March 6

 July 17th

 Oct 16th

 

                                                                       Click here to register

ACLS On-Line - $170.00:

This CD-based learning program provides an alternative to traditional classroom instruction.  It uses a simplified, user-friendly design & microsimulation technology to present realistic scenarios from the ACLS core courses.  After successful completion of the CD component, students are required to take a skills test with an AHA-certified ACLS instructor, and then receive the Provider card.  Heartcode™ ACLS Anywhere is approved by the AACN, ACCME, ACPE & CECBEMS for CME/CEH/CE credits.


Step 1:    The student will contact Life Support Educationat 716-2800
               to register and pay for the class.
Step 2:    The student will access and complete the didactic portion of
               the ACLS course On-Line
Step 3:     The student will schedule the ACLS skills testing in Life
               Support Education.  The skills testing must be completed
               within 60 days after completion of the online didactic portion.

v      Proof of completion of an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider course required for ACLS Courses.

v      Each student must present an official American Heart Association certificate of completion from the online course before performing the skills testing.

v      Should remediation of skills be necessary, that student will be referred to an appropriate Training Site to complete a required course for content.

v      ACLS On-Line Skills testing will be completed in Life Support Education located on the 3rd floor of the South Building beginning at 10:00 am on the following dates:

Class Dates

Jan 16th

  May 14th

Aug 7th

Nov 13th

Feb 13th

June 12

  Sept 18th

Dec 11th

March 6

 July 17th

Oct 16th

 

                                                                 Click here to register

 

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The information on this Website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical problem or a health-related question, consult your physician or call Health On-Call at 336-716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255.

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