American Heart Association CPR Course Offerings - Health and Human Performance

Heartcode BLS (Basic Life Support) Blended Learning Certification Course

This course is appropriate for professionals and professionals in training in the health fields.  Students must complete both Part I on-line session, and Part II in-person, instructor-led practice and testing session.

• Part I, Online module is completed first.  The online completion certificate must be presented to the Instructor upon arrival to the hands-on- in person skills and testing session (Part II).  Register for on-line Part I at https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls ($36.00 paid to AHA). Approximately 90-100 minutes to complete. On-line modules may be completed individually.  After successful completion of the on-line portion, students must attend a structured Instructor-led hands-on skills practice and testing session. 
• Part II, instructor-led hands-on, in person practice and testing session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and testing.  Approximately 2-3 hours to complete, depending on class size and level of experience. Pre-registration required. Click registration link below.

Part II Hands-On Session Dates (Choose one):

• Monday, January 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17, 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 14, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Pre-Registration Required, General Registrant:  $60.00*

BLS Renewal Course (must have current BLS certification)

The BLS Renewal course is only for individuals with current BLS certification.  If your certification is expired beyond 30 days of the course date, you will need to complete the full HeartCode blended learning course Parts I and II, detailed above. Individuals must present proof of current certification on the day the class is held. Certifications expired 30 days or less prior to the session will be allowed.

DATES (Choose One):

• Saturday, January 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 17, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, February 18, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 16, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

BLS RENEWAL (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
-General Registrant:  $65.00*

Textbook ISBN #978-1-61669-768-6, 2020 edition.  AHA requires students taking certification courses must have access to the correct textbook, before, during, and after the course.  Textbooks are available for purchase at the NMU campus Barnes and Noble bookstore and may be viewed at the NMU Lydia M. Olson Library.

• For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

What does this course teach?

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

All ACLS students must complete the following supplementary information from the AHA:

• ​​https://elearning.heart.org/course/423 prior to the course
• ACLS Precourse Self Assessment ( Approximately 1 hour) passed with a minimum of 70%
• Precourse Preparation Work ( Approximately 2 hours) includes videos and questions
• Be fully certified in BLS
• Have reviewed the ACLS Provider Manual
• Have reviewed the ACLS algorithms
• Please print and bring with your Precourse certificate to class

Full Classroom Session 2 days (16 hours)
Must purchase textbook online (same site as below) as either an ebook or textbook

DATES (Choose One Set):

-Thursday, December 14, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
-Friday, December 15, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Pre-Registration Required, General Registrant: $220.00*

ACLS Heartcode-Blended learning option (Those receiving certification for the first time, should choose the option above, the full classroom 2 day session) 

• Part I, Online module is completed first.  The online completion certificate must be presented to the Instructor upon arrival to the hands-on in person skills and testing session (Part II).  Register for on-line Part I at https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/acls ($158 paid to AHA).
• Part II, instructor-led hands-on, in person practice and testing session.  Approximately 4-4.5 hours to complete.

PART II HANDS-ON SESSION DATES (Choose One)

-TBD

Pre-Registration Required, General Registrant: $95.00