Class Schedule

Description of Course:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Update (Renewal) Classroom Video-based Instructor-Led course covers lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, high-performance team dynamics, communicated systems of care, recognition of and intervention in cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest care, acute arrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). 2020 AHA Guidelines.

We provide CPR Training Services for:
Healthcare Professionals such as physicians, medical students, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, paramedics, EMT’s, first responder firefighters, other allied health personnel who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.

Course Content: 

  • High-quality BLS
  • Systems of Care
  • Science of Resuscitation
  • Systematic Approach
  • CPR Coach
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes 
  • Acute Stroke
  • Algorithms & Rhythm Recognition (Cardiac arrest, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Post-Cardiac arrest care) 
  • Airway Management
  • Intravenous IV and Intraosseous IO access
  • Use of Medications
  • High-Performance Teams: Megacode Practice (Out-of-Hospital & In-Hospital)
  • High-Performance Teams: Megacode Testing (Out-of-Hospital & In-Hospital)
  • Coping with Death

Requirements prior to course:
All participants MUST take the mandatory ACLS PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons) Online with American Heart Association before taking the ACLS course. This reveals a student’s knowledge before the course to evaluate their proficiency and determine the need for additional review and practice in three sections: rhythm recognition, pharmacology, and practical application. The student must complete the PreCourse Self-Assessment and achieve a score of 70% or higher before taking the ACLS course. There is not a limit on how many times you can take the PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons). Please bring a printed copy of your successful completion certificate to class with you on the date of your ACLS course. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. The ACLS PreCourse Work involves a student reviewing course content through online videos before entering the classroom. The video lessons cover multiple medical subjects and each lesson includes questions to engage the student. The PreCourse Work allows more classroom time for hands-on skills training and leads to the student being better prepared to participate as soon as they enter the classroom. 
AHA Website: https://elearning.heart.org/course/424
ACLS PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons) Online
Online Course: 4.0 Hours | AHA CE/CME’S: 3.0 Hours 

Course Length: 6 – 7 Hours

ACLS Update (Renewal) Course is a one day Classroom Instructor-Led Training Course that includes all required lessons and skills practice set forth by the American Heart Association for a current or experienced provider.   

Students MUST pass a Written Exam (84%) and Skills Testing in order to qualify for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course Completion eCard by the American Heart Association. New 2020 Guidelines by American Heart Association, students may use the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Student Manual while taking the Written Examination.

Upon successful completion of the course with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Completion eCard. ACLS Course Completion eCard is valid for 2 years. 

ACLS Renewal: ACLS Provider Course Completion Card/eCard MUST be current and valid NOT expired. Please bring original ACLS Provider Course Card/eCard by American Heart Association. If your ACLS Provider Course Card/eCard is expired or by another institution other than American Heart Association, you will need to take the ACLS Provider (Initial) Instructor-Led Course.

Book:
American Heart Association requires all students to have an ACLS Provider Student Manual or eBook to study before, during, and after the class. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) Student Manual or eBook is required for class. Each student must have own copy of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook for class. No sharing of student manual or eBook. 
You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Student Manual.
AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-772-3   AHA Product Number: 20-1106   Published: 10/2020

eBook:
If you prefer an eBook, you can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Student eBook. 
AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-797-6   AHA Product Number: 20-3100  Published: 10/2020

Important Notes:

  • You are required to have the current 2020 ACLS Provider Manual or eBook for this course.
  • Additionally, you may add HeartCode BLS if needed. If selected, please purchase HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 (20-3553) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org which includes the HeartCode BLS Online eLearning (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected the HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day as your ACLS Update (Renewal) course.
  • No CEU Credits are provided with the ACLS Provider Instructor-Led Classrom Course.

Description of Course:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (Initial) Classroom Video-Based Instructor-Led Training Course by American Heart Association teaches both single-rescuer and team Basic Life Support Skills for In-Facility and Prehospital Settings. This course covers 2020 Guidelines Course Content, Skills Practice and Testing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course is designed for healthcare providers and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings or by those in a healthcare training program.

We provide CPR Training Services for: 
Physicians, nurses, nursing students, medical students, dental students, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing aides, medical assistants, dental assistants, First Responders such as police officers and firefighters, and anyone that provides care to patients in a wide variety of settings or by those in a healthcare training program. 

Course Content: 

  • CPR for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • Adult and Pediatric Chain of Survival
  • High-Quality CPR for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Adult CPR Techniques
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Child CPR Techniques
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Infant CPR Techniques
  • Maternal Cardiac Arrest
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use for Adult, Child, Infant and Pregnancy
  • Rescue Breathing using Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilations for Adult, Child, Infant, and Pregnancy
  • Advanced Airway Ventilation for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • Effective Ventilations with a Barrier Device
  • CPR Coach
  • Team Dynamics and High-Performance Teams
  • Opioid-Associated Life Threatening Emergency
  • Choking relief for Adult, Child, and Infant (Responsive and Unresponsive)
  • Special Considerations

Course Length: 3-4 Hours Classroom Video-based Instructor-Led Course

Students MUST pass a Written Exam (84%) and Skills Testing in order to qualify for a Basic Life Support Provider Course Completion eCard by the American Heart Association. New 2020 Guidelines by American Heart Association, students may use the Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual while taking the Written Examination. 

Upon successful completion of the course with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Provider Course Completion eCard that is valid for 2 years.

Book:
American Heart Association requires all students to have a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook to study before, during, and after class. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook is required for class. Each Student MUST have own copy of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook for class. No sharing of Student Manual or eBook is allowed. 

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6   AHA Product Number: 20-1102    Published: 10/2020 

eBook:
If you prefer an eBook, you can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider eBook. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-799-0   AHA Product Number: 20-3102    Published: 10/2020

Important Notes:

  • You are required to have the current 2020 BLS Provider Manual or eBook for this course.
  • Additionally, you may add Heartsaver First Aid if needed. If selected, please purchase Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 (20-1402) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org which includes the Heartsaver First Aid Online eLearning (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected, the Heartsaver First Aid Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day after your BLS Provider (Initial) course.
  • No CEU Credits are provided with the BLS Provider Instructor-Led Classrom Course.

Description of Course:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (Renewal) Classroom Video-Based Instructor-Led Training Course by American Heart Association teaches both single-rescuer and team Basic Life Support Skills for In-Facility and Prehospital Settings. This course covers 2020 Guidelines Course Content, Skills Practice and Testing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course is designed for healthcare providers and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings or by those in a healthcare training program.

We provide CPR Training Services for: 
Physicians, nurses, nursing students, medical students, dental students, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing aides, medical assistants, dental assistants, First Responders such as police officers and firefighters, and anyone that provides care to patients in a wide variety of settings or by those in a healthcare training program. 

Course Content: 

  • CPR for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • Adult and Pediatric Chain of Survival
  • High-Quality CPR for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Adult CPR Techniques
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Child CPR Techniques
  • 1 and 2 Rescuer Infant CPR Techniques
  • Maternal Cardiac Arrest
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use for Adult, Child, Infant and Pregnancy
  • Rescue Breathing using Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilations for Adult, Child, Infant, and Pregnancy
  • Advanced Airway Ventilation for Adult, Child, and Infant
  • Effective Ventilations with a Barrier Device
  • CPR Coach
  • Team Dynamics and High-Performance Teams
  • Opioid-Associated Life Threatening Emergency
  • Choking relief for Adult, Child, and Infant (Responsive and Unresponsive)
  • Special Considerations

Course Length: 2-3 Hours Classroom Video-based Instructor-Led Course

Students MUST pass a Written Exam (84%) and Skills Testing in order to qualify for a Basic Life Support Provider Course Completion eCard by the American Heart Association. New 2020 Guidelines by American Heart Association, students may use the Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual while taking the Written Examination. 

Upon successful completion of the course with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Provider Course Completion eCard that is valid for 2 years.

BLS Renewal: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course Completion Card/eCard MUST be current and valid NOT expired. Please bring original Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course Card/eCard by American Heart Association. If your Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course Card/eCard is expired or by another institution other than American Heart Association, you will need to take the Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (Initial) Instructor-Led Course.

Book:
American Heart Association requires all students to have a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook to study before, during, and after class. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook is required for class. Each Student MUST have own copy of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual or eBook for class. No sharing of Student Manual or eBook is allowed. 

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Student Manual. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6   AHA Product Number: 20-1102    Published: 10/2020 

eBook:
If you prefer an eBook, you can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider eBook. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-799-0   AHA Product Number: 20-3102    Published: 10/2020

Important Notes:

  • You are required to have the current 2020 BLS Provider Manual or eBook for this course.
  • Additionally, you may add Heartsaver First Aid if needed. If selected, please purchase Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 (20-1402) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org which includes the Heartsaver First Aid Online eLearning (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected, the Heartsaver First Aid Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day after your BLS Provider (Renewal) course.
  • No CEU Credits are provided with the BLS Provider Instructor-Led Classrom Course.

HeartCode Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Blended Learning Online Part 1 with American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines. 

HeartCode Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Hands-On Skills Part 2 Skills Practice and Testing with an American Heart Association Instructor-Led Classroom Video-Based Course with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC.

HeartCode ACLS Blended Learning: The HeartCode ACLS Blended Learning is combined with self-directed online training with American Heart Association Instructor-Led Classroom Hands-On Practice and Testing Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. HeartCode ACLS will allow students to select the In-Facility or Prehospital track before starting the modules. HeartCode ACLS Blended Learning Online Course covers the cognitive portion, dramatizations, modules, and eSimulations of the course for Part 1. This convenient internet-based program will allow the student to train at their own pace, anytime, anywhere with internet access. After completing the Blended Learning component, the student will attend a structured Instructor-Led HeartCode ACLS Hands-On Skills Session with an American Heart Association Instructor at CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. This course focuses on 2020 Guidelines for skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, learning real-world scenarios, and skills testing. 

We provide CPR Training Services for: 
HeartCode ACLS is designed for providers who are experienced in the skills of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). HeartCode ACLS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course. This course is designed for students that are proficient in their CPR skills and are seeking an alternative from sitting through the entire length of an initial or renewal class.

Students are eligible for continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency medical service providers with the American Heart Association.

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your HeartCode Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Blended Learning Online Part 1. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-787-7     AHA Product Number: 20-3554   Published 10/2020

HeartCode ACLS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. 2020 Guidelines

 Please bring a printed copy of your HeartCode ACLS Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Instructor will verify your HeartCode ACLS Online Part 1 with American Heart Association before starting the skills session. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. 

Course Length: 1 – 2 Hours
HeartCode ACLS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC

Upon successful completion of the HeartCode ACLS Online Part 1 and Part 2 Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course Completion eCard that is valid for 2 years.

Important Notes:

  • Additionally, you may add Heartcode BLS Online Part 1 if needed. If selected, please purchase Heartcode BLS Online Part 1  (20-3553) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected, the Heartcode BLS Part 2 Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day as the HeartCode ACLS Part 2 Hands-On Skills Session. Please bring a printed copy HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Please add 1 hour for the HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session.

Description

HeartCode BLS is the American Heart Association’s blended eLearning delivery method for the BLS Course. There are two parts to successfully complete the course: you will first (1) complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then you will (2) complete a hands-on skills session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC—an American Heart Association Training Center.

We provide CPR Training Services for: 
HeartCode BLS is designed for providers who are experienced in the skills of Basic Life Support (BLS). HeartCode BLS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal Basic Life Support (BLS) course. This course is designed for students that are proficient in their CPR skills and are seeking an alternative from sitting through the entire length of an initial or renewal class.

HeartCode BLS Blended Learning: The HeartCode BLS Blended Learning is combined with self-directed online training with American Heart Association Instructor-Led Classroom Hands-On Practice and Testing Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. HeartCode BLS will allow students to select the In-Facility or Prehospital track before starting the modules. HeartCode BLS Blended Learning Online Course covers the cognitive portion, dramatizations, modules, and eSimulations of the course for Part 1. This convenient internet-based program will allow the student to train at their own pace, anytime, anywhere with internet access. After completing the Blended Learning component, the student will attend a structured Instructor-Led HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session with an American Heart Association Instructor at CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. This course focuses on 2020 Guidelines for skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, learning real-world scenarios, and skills testing. 

HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. 2020 Guidelines.
Please bring a printed copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Instructor will verify your HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 with American Heart Association before starting the skills session. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. 

Course Length: 1 Hour
HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC

Students are eligible for continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency medical service providers with the American Heart Association.

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) Blended Learning Online Part 1. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-796-9     AHA Product Number: 20-3553   Published 10/2020

Important Notes:

  • Additionally, you may add Heartsaver First Aid if needed. If selected, please purchase Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 (20-1402) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org which includes the Heartsaver First Aid Online eLearning (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected, the Heartsaver First Aid Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day after your HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session.

HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Blended Learning Online Part 1 with American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines. 

HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Hands-On Skills Part 2 Skills Practice and Testing with an American Heart Association Instructor-Led Classroom Video-Based Course with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC.

HeartCode PALS Blended Learning: The HeartCode PALS Blended Learning is combined with self-directed online training with American Heart Association Instructor-Led Classroom Hands-On Practice and Testing Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. HeartCode PALS will allow students to select the In-Facility or Prehospital track before starting the modules. HeartCode PALS Blended Learning Online Course covers the cognitive portion, dramatizations, modules, and eSimulations of the course for Part 1. This convenient internet-based program will allow the student to train at their own pace, anytime, anywhere with internet access. After completing the Blended Learning component, the student will attend a structured Instructor-Led HeartCode PALS Hands-On Skills Session with an American Heart Association Instructor at CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. This course focuses on 2020 Guidelines for skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, learning real-world scenarios, and skills testing. 

We provide CPR Training Services for: 
HeartCode PALS is designed for providers who are experienced in the skills of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). HeartCode PALS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course. This course is designed for students that are proficient in their CPR skills and are seeking an alternative from sitting through the entire length of an initial or renewal class.

Students are eligible for continuing education credit for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency medical service providers with the American Heart Association.

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Blended Learning Online Part 1. AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-788-4     AHA Product Number: 20-3555   Published 10/2020

Please note: if you are a more experienced pediatric healthcare provider seeking advanced educational content, you may instead purchase PALS PLUS, this course includes HeartCode PALS Online plus 9 additional advanced modules related to pediatric emergencies (Adanced Airway Management, Child Abuse, Congenital Heart Disease, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care, Sedation and Analgesia, Technologically Dependent Child, Toxicology, Trauma-Overview and Approach, and Ultrasound). The student must select and complete at least 6 of the 9 PALS PLUS Advanced Modules and student must complete HeartCode PALS Part 2 Hands-On Skills Session in person with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. Upon successful completion of PALS PLUS, the student will receive a PALS Provider eCard with the special  designation of "PALS PLUS" for completing the advanced modules and meet all course completion requirements for PALS Provider eCard valid for 2 years.

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your PALS PLUS includes HeartCode PALS Blended eLearning Online Part 1 and selection of at lease 6 of the 9 PALS PLUS Advanced Modules.                                            
AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-68472-216-7  AHA Product # 20-1476   Published 2/2023

HeartCode PALS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. 2020 Guidelines.

Please bring a printed copy of your HeartCode PALS Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Instructor will verify your HeartCode PALS Online Part 1 with American Heart Association before starting the skills session. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. 

Course Length: 1 – 2 Hours
HeartCode PALS Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC 

Upon successful completion of the HeartCode PALS  Online Part 1 and Part 2 Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association Pediatric Cardiovascular Life Support (PALS) Provider Course Completion eCard that is valid for 2 years.

Important Notes:

  • Additionally, you may add Heartcode BLS Online Part 1 if needed. If selected, please purchase Heartcode BLS Online Part 1  (20-3553) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected, the Heartcode BLS Part 2 Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day as the HeartCode PALS Part 2 Hands-On Skills Session. Please bring a printed copy HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Please add 1 hour for the HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session.

Description: The Heartsaver First Aid Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session, will receive a Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion card, valid for two years.

(1) Heartsaver First Aid Blended Learning Online Part 1 with American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines. 

You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Heartsaver First Aid Blended Learning Online Part 1.

AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN: 978-1-61669-809-6     AHA Product Number: 20-1402   Published 02/2021

(2) Heartsaver First Aid Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC. 2020 Guidelines.

Please bring a printed copy of your Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 Course Completion Certificate to class with you. Instructor will verify your Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 with American Heart Association before starting the skills session. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. 

Course Length: 30 Minutes Heartsaver First Aid Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Part 2 with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC

Upon successful completion of the Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 and Part 2 Hands-On Skills Practice and Testing Session with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion eCard that is valid for 2 years. 

Important Notes:

  • Additionally, you may add Heartsaver First Aid to your BLS Provider Course if needed. Please select the BLS Provider (Initial), BLS Provider (Renewal), or HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session tabs to schedule the Heartsaver First Aid and BLS Provider courses together.  

Description of Course:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Update (Renewal) Classroom Video-based Instructor-Led course strives to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. This course covers a series of video and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systemic approach to pediatric assessment, Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The recognition of and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. 2020 AHA Guidelines. 

We provide CPR Training Services for:
Healthcare Professionals such as physicians, medical students, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, paramedics, EMT’s, First Responder firefighters, police officers, and other allied health personnel including personnel in emergency medicine, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Course Content:

  • Course Introduction
  • Science of Resuscitation
  • Child High-Quality BLS Practice and Testing
  • Infant High-Quality BLS Practice and Testing
  • CPR Coach and High-Performance Teams
  • Systemic Approach and Secondary Assessment
  • Management of Respiratory Emergencies: Airway Management
  • Management of Shock Emergencies: Vascular Access (Intraosseous IO access)
  • Management of Arrhythmia Emergencies: Rhythm Disturbances/Electrical Therapy
  • Coping with Death
  • Case Scenario Practice with Simulations
  • Case Scenario Testing

Requirements prior to course:
All participants MUST take the mandatory PALS PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons) Online with American Heart Association before taking the PALS course. This reveals a student’s knowledge before the course to evaluate their proficiency and determine the need for additional review and practice in three sections: rhythm recognition, pharmacology, and practical application. The student must complete the PreCourse Self-Assessment and achieve a score of 70% or higher before taking the PALS course. There is not a limit on how many times you can take the PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons). Please bring a printed copy of your successful completion certificate to class with you on the date of your PALS course. If no printed certificate is available, class will be rescheduled for a later date and time. The PALS PreCourse Work involves a student reviewing course content through online videos before entering the classroom. The video lessons cover multiple medical subjects and each lesson includes questions to engage the student. The PreCourse Work allows more classroom time for hands-on skills training and leads to the student being better prepared to participate as soon as they enter the classroom. 
AHA Website: https://elearning.heart.org
PALS PreCourse Self-Assessment and PreCourse Work (Video Lessons) Online
Online Course: 3.5 Hours | AHA CE/CME’S: 2.5 Hours 

Course Length: 6-7 Hours

PALS Update (Renewal) Course is a one day Classroom Instructor-Led Training Course that includes all required lessons and skills practice set forth by the American Heart Association for a current or experienced provider.   

Students MUST pass a Written Exam (84%) and Skills Testing in order to qualify for an Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Completion eCard by the American Heart Association. New 2020 Guidelines by American Heart Association, students may use the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Student Manual while taking the Written Examination.

Upon successful completion of the course with the American Heart Association 2020 Guidelines, the student will receive an American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Completion eCard. PALS Course Completion eCard is valid for 2 years. 

PALS Renewal: PALS Provider Course Completion Card/eCard MUST be current and valid NOT expired. Please bring original PALS Provider Course Card/eCard by American Heart Association. If your PALS Provider Course Card/eCard is expired or by another institution other than American Heart Association, you will need to take the PALS Provider (Initial) Instructor-Led Course.

Book:
American Heart Association requires all students to have an PALS Provider Student Manual or eBook to study before, during, and after the class. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS) Student Manual or eBook is required for class. Each student must have own copy of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Student Manual or eBook for class. No sharing of student manual or eBook. 
You can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Student Manual.
AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-785-3   AHA Product Number: 20-1119   Published: 10/2020

eBook:
If you prefer an eBook, you can purchase and pay American Heart Association directly for your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Student eBook. 
AHA Website: https://shopcpr.heart.org
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-804-1   AHA Product Number: 20-3120  Published: 10/2020

Important Notes:

  • You are required to have the current 2020 PALS Provider Manual or eBook for this course.
  • Additionally, you may add HeartCode BLS if needed. If selected, please purchase HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 (20-3553) directly with AHA at shopcpr.heart.org which includes the HeartCode BLS Online eLearning (eBook included) with American Heart Association. If selected the HeartCode BLS Hands-On Skills Session with CPR Heart of Angels, LLC will be scheduled on the same day as your PALS Update (Renewal) course.
  • No CEU Credits are provided with the PALS Provider Instructor-Led Classrom Course.

Welcome to CPR Heart of Angels, LLC—an authorized American Heart Association Training Center located in San Antonio, Texas. At CPR Heart of Angels, LLC, we offer BLS, CPR/AED, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and PEARS Provider Courses in convenient Initial, Renewal, or Hands-On Skills Session class formats. We also offer BLS, Heartsaver, ACLS, and PALS Instructor courses.