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Do you want to take a course online?

 

It's easy,

 

convenient to schedule,

 

and affordable!

However there is a lot of confusion over online CPR and First Aid courses. All American Heart Association courses have a practical skills component to them. The online course alone will not lead to certification or issuance of an American Heart Association CPR or First Aid Card. This is in bold because it is important. In fact since this is confusing I'll even repeat it, the online course alone will not lead to certification or issuance of an American Heart Association CPR or First Aid Card.

The American Heart Association offers several courses online @ www.onlineaha.org. However at this time the only online course I offer is the BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Course.

For Healthcare Providers you must have a valid Healthcare Provider card in order to practice. Most clinical locations and licensing boards require this. Online courses with no practical skills component are not recognized in many locations. If you are thinking about taking an online course check with your employer, clinical site, or school to see if the online course meets their requirements.

In late 2008 the American Heart Association changed its BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Renewal Course to become a stand alone BLS for Healthcare Providers Course and added an additional part to complete the course. The BLS for Healthcare Providers Course now has 3 parts; Part 1 - online course and exam, Part 2 - Skills Session, and Part 3 - Skills Test.

BLS Online Part 1

Part 1 is an e-course. This covers all the materials in the BLS for Healthcare Providers book and includes an electronic exam. Once you complete the online course you must print off your course completion certificate and bring that with you to take Part 2 and Part 3. You have 60 days after completing Part 1 to take Parts 2 & 3.

If you do not bring a copy of your course completion certificate you cannot participate in Part 2 and cannot take Part 3. This is important. You must have your certificate.

Please note: You should contact an AHA Instructor or First Response Training Services, LLC prior to taking Part 1 to make sure there is an instructor available to provide Parts 2 & 3 for you.

Part 1 is available online at www.onlineaha.org. You pay for Part 1 directly on the AHA website.

BLS Online Part 2

Part 2 is a skills session. This is when you will practice on a mannequin and review all the skills that were discussed in Part 1. The format of this session may vary from instructor to instructor, but the American Heart Association requires that instructors plan on a minumum of 30 minutes per student for Parts 2 & 3. Some instructors may schedule each student individually or cover the skills review as a group. The material may be demonstrated or portions of the DVD course may be played to demonstrate the skills. Either way each student must have sufficient hands on time with the mannequin to become comfortable with the skills.

Skills covered should include:

The American Heart Association requires Part 3 - Skills Testing, to immediately follow Part 2 - Skills Session.

For scheduling purposes please plan on at least 30 minutes for Part 2. First Response Training Services, LLC will plan for a minimum of 30 minutes to cover all the material. For group skills review an hour or more may be scheduled depending upon the size of the group. The cost for Part 2 is paid directly to First Response Training Services, LLC.

BLS Online Part 3

Part 3 is skills testing. The skills testing session will cover a variety of skills which includes, but is not limited to:

Part 3 can take anywhere from 15-20 minutes to complete. I usually schedule students at 30 minute intervals when arranging a Skills Testing session. This allows each student ample time to move through each skills validation test without worry.

The charge for both Parts 2 and Part 3 is paid directly to First Response Training Services, LLC is $45.

If you have any questions on the BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Course Part 2 & Part 3 please use the MailBox below. It is recommended you contact us prior to taking the online course to Schedule Parts 2 & 3.

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