The American Heart Association Blended Learning option is a tool that may be used for students who wish to complete an AHA Course with both an Online and Hands On/Skills Check approach.
HeartCode is the online portion of BLS, ACLS, or PALS blended learning that will prepare students for hands-on practice and testing of skills. It uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to content mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance, and their self- reported confidence level related to each probing question. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs). After completing the eLearning component, students perform their skills with an AHA Instructor or a HeartCode compatible manikin that provides real-time audio and visual feedback. Students must successfully complete both the cognitive portion and the hands-on skills session to receive an AHA BLS, ACLS, or PALS Provider eCard, valid for two years.
The Completion time for the Online portion of a Blended Learning Course will vary based on the Course discipline and the experience/knowledge base of the student. The average completion time is listed on each of the Blended Learning Courses.
The Outline and estimated completion time for the Hands On / Skills Check is found in the discipline specific AHA Instructor Manual under within the Lesson Plan / Blended Learning section.
Follow these estimated time frames when scheduling Blended Learning Courses.