Serving Charlottesville and the Central Virginia area since 2012
American Heart Association HeartCode BLS
The American Heart Association's HeartCode BLS is a hybrid learning program that is perfect for the busy professional who cannot attend a traditional CPR course. The online module features case-based scenarios with interactive videos and activities. It is followed by an in-person skills session taught by Emergency Training Solutions. This course includes the same material as the traditional classroom based course for adults, children and infants.
Overview
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High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
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The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
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Important early use of an AED
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Effective ventilations using a barrier device
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Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
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Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Completing the Course
Students must first purchase and complete the online component from the American Heart Association. Upon completion, you will receive a survey from AHA to complete and after doing so, will receive a certificate of completion (see sample) for the online module. This certificate must be printed and presented at your hands-on skill session.
The second component is a hands-on skill session led by one of our instructors where you will have an opportunity to practice compressions, breathing, AED use, and team dynamics. A hands-on examination must be completed to confirm your competency.
Successful students will demonstrate competence in the following:
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Adult/Child 1-Rescuer CPR
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Adult 2-Rescuer CPR and AED
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Infant 1- and 2- Rescuer CPR & BVM Use
Certification cards are generally issued within 2 business days following the course. Students will receive a survey from the American Heart Association that must be completed in order to access their certification card.
Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charges for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
Refund Policy: Effective February 18, 2025, any refunds for AHA programs will be subject to a 5% inconvenience fee.
Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charges for such a course do not represent income to the Association.