HeartCode is the online component of the American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS blended learning programs designed to prepare students for hands-on practice and skills testing. The system uses an adaptive, personalized algorithm that guides each learner along the most efficient path to mastering the material.

Learners progress through a continuously adjusting pathway shaped by their own performance and their self-reported confidence levels in response to probing questions. Course material is delivered through self-directed modules, interactive questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).

After completing the online portion, students demonstrate their skills using a HeartCode-compatible manikin, Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM), that provides real-time audio and visual feedback. To earn an official American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years, students must successfully complete both the online course and the hands-on skills session.

Key features of Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online include:

• Students have the convenience of completing the course at their own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available
• Can be used for initial or renewal training
• Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference
• Certificate of completion available to print when the online portion has been completed successfully
• Students have access to all information in the online portion for 24 months after activation of their key to help reinforce what they have learned
• Includes audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability
• Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs
• Resources section on course launch page includes a Heartsaver Student Workbook eBook for the student’s convenience

For additional information and FAQ’s of the AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Program =  Heartsaver FAQ’s

Features of the HeartCode courses include:

• Engaging, True Adaptive™ learning experience
• Responsive design that ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablets
• All curriculum is contextualized for the in-hospital or prehospital student
• Students can select their level of competence as they begin the course, and can change their selection at any time during the course
• Streamlined Cognitive Assessment Activity (CAA) cases have replaced eSimulations HeartCode® Courses FAQs

For additional information and FAQ’s of the AHA ACLS Heartcode Program please visit the AHA Heartcode FAQ’s page 

Resuscitation Quality Improvement with a Voice Assisted Manikin

• Lessons tailored for each learner’s needs with True Adaptive learning
• Focus on learning and retaining high-quality CPR skills
• Access to the latest science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC for BLS, ACLS and PALS program
• Detailed debriefing after every online learning module
• Real-time audio and visual feedback during skills sessions
• Course access through your organization’s learning management system or the RQI 1Stop platform

Additional information can be found on the AHA RQI page and the RQI HeartCode Complete website

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