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AHA -Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider)

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Course Information

American Heart Association (AHA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider (HCP)

2025 Guidelines Provider Course – Initial & Renewal Hybrid (part online/part in-person)

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About

Overview

Strong CPR skills are the foundation of every resuscitation. Our blended format lets you learn online at your own pace, then finish with a friendly, focused hands-on session with an instructor.

This is the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers ("CPR"). This course is specifically designed for medical professionals and students in healthcare programs.

Important: If you are not a healthcare provider, please contact our office for the appropriate general public course solution.

This program uses a Blended Learning format:

Part I (Online): Complete the AHA HeartCode BLS online course at your own pace.
Parts II & III (In-Person): Attend a hands-on skills practice and testing session with an instructor.

Audience

Target Audience: All healthcare providers requiring BLS for their scope of practice. This includes MDs, RNs, NPs, PAs, and Paramedics. Additionally, this course is accepted for entry into Nursing and Medical schools as skills are verified in person by an AHA Instructor.

Topics

2025 AHA Guidelines science and education for CPR and ECC.
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility tracks.
Early use of an AED and effective ventilation using barrier devices.
Team dynamics and performance in multi-rescuer resuscitation.
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for all ages.

Agenda (Tentative)

Agenda

Part I (Online, about 2.5 hours): HeartCode BLS, completed at your own pace before class
Part II (In-Person): Hands-on skills practice with an instructor
Part III (In-Person): Skills check (Parts II & III together take about 1 hour)
Post-course evaluation

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Per the American Heart Association's BLS Provider Course objectives.

Recognize several life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction.
Perform high-quality single-rescuer and team CPR for adults, children, and infants.
Give effective ventilations using a barrier device or bag-mask device.
Use an AED safely and effectively on all age groups.
Relieve foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Describe the importance of early CPR and the AHA Chain of Survival.

Faculty

Faculty: Our instructors are chosen for their expertise and friendly approach. We maintain a non-intimidating environment focused on your success.

Tuition

Tuition and Course Materials

See below

Textbooks – Required: 2025 AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Textbooks – Optional: None

Refund, Cancellation, Transfer Policy

No refunds. All BLS purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Registration transfer/extension: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted — please confirm your dates and eligibility before you pay.

Requirements

Pre-Course Requirements

Required for Admission:

Printed Online Completion Certificate: You will not be admitted without your certificate.

Course Completion Requirements

To receive your 2-year American Heart Association (AHA) eCard, you must:

Complete the Online HeartCode BLS (Part I) BEFORE your skills session.*
Present your printed Online Completion Certificate upon arrival.
Successfully complete the in-person hands-on Skills Practice (Part II).
Pass the in-person Skills Check (Part III) with a BLS instructor.
Complete the post-course evaluation.

*A link to the online course will be added to your account immediately after registration.

CNE

We are not permitted to issue ANCC contact hours for this course.

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

Duration

Course Duration:

Online (Part I): ~2.5 hours
Skills (Parts II & III): ~1 hour

Recert/Renewal

Your AHA BLS Provider card is valid for 2 years from the date it is issued. Renew before it expires.

FAQs

Q: What is the format of this BLS course?
A: This is a blended learning course. You must complete the online Part I at your own pace before attending the in-person skills session (Parts II & III).

Q: When will I receive my online access link?
A: Immediately after registration, you will receive a link in your account to complete the online portion.

Q: What happens if I forget my certificate?
A: Per AHA guidelines, we are not permitted to admit you to the skills session without your Online Course Completion Certificate.

Q: Is this course for initial certification or renewal?
A: This course is valid for both initial certification and renewal, as all students complete the same comprehensive online and skills testing requirements.

Q: How long is my certification valid?
A: Upon successful completion, you will receive an AHA BLS Provider eCard valid for two years.

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

Disclaimers

Disclaimers:

You must bring your printed online completion certificate to be admitted to the in-person skills session.
This course follows current AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds for this program. Please confirm the program is the right fit, that you meet the prerequisites, and that the dates/times work for you BEFORE you pay.
No refunds for missed sessions, no-shows, late arrival, change of mind, scheduling conflicts, or an unsuccessful skills test/evaluation.
This policy is shown again at checkout; completing your purchase confirms you have read and agreed to it.
Questions before you buy? Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

Accreditation and Approvals

Health Care Training Academy Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider ID: P295-8/2027.
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561.
Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, and AK (Provider ID: 50-24286).

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Non-nursing professionals: Please check with your licensing board to confirm that nursing contact hours will satisfy your credential renewal. Refunds are not issued if your board does not accept nursing credits.

Refund policy: All registrations are final. Refunds, credits, extensions, and transfers are not available. Before registering, please confirm that you are available and able to complete the program.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

Required AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an education course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the association.

Support

Your BLS online completion certificate comes from the AHA's own system. HCTA has no access to that account, so for login/password issues on the AHA side, use the support contact on the eCards/AHA site. For registration, transfers, or anything on the HCTA site, contact Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.

Groups

Are you part of a group, or do you have team members you wish to train?
Contact our corporate & group sales team to discuss your training needs and group discounts!
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Schedule & Registration

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