HeartCode® ACLS Part 1 (90-1405) requires Windows XP or Mac OSX, with Internet Explorer 7+ or Firefox 2+. HeartCode programs are not supported by Apple Safari.
This course is completed through the American Heart Association portal, and it is unavailable due to maintance every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 8PM - 4AM Central Standard Time (CST) or 11PM - 7AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please be sure to adjust your training schedule accordingly.
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An American Heart card will not be issued without completion of the online part 1 and the completion of parts 2 & 3 skills session done at Critical Actions Safety Center.

HeartCode® ACLS is an official, self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program from the American Heart Association (AHA). HeartCode® ACLS Part 1 uses eSimulation technology to present realistic patient scenarios. Students are presented with a team dynamics lesson, 10 ACLS hospital-based case scenarios, and a written exam. While interacting with the program, students assess each patient, formulate a treatment plan based on ACLS guidelines, and provide treatment. Successful completion of Part 1, the cognitive component, and Parts 2 and 3, skills practice and testing with an AHA ACLS Instructor from Critical Actions Safety Center, meets the requirements for obtaining an AHA ACLS Provider course completion card. The price listed is for parts 1, 2 and 3; however if you have completed the online part 1 and you only need parts 2 and 3 you may select that option from the pull down menu once you are on the add to carts page. The price for parts 2 and 3 only is $60.00.The access key and instructions on how to log in and register for the course will be e-mailed to you, usually within 1 to 2 business days. NOTE: You must purchase one online access key for each student trained . Once purchased this course is not eligible for return or any refunds. For more information, go to the FAQ page. All orders placed before12 noon Eastern Standard Time on normal business days are processed and shipped the same day. Orders placed after 12 noon Eastern Standard Time are processed and shipped on the next normal business day. For information about our office hours please visit our About Us page.

An alternative to traditional, classroom-based ACLS training, the self-directed HeartCode(TM) ACLS eLearning program uses eSimulation technology to let students participate in realistic patient scenarios, assess patients based on the most recent American Heart Association guidelines, and formulate treatment -- online and at their own pace. As they train, an evaluation mechanism and intelligent debriefing provide students with immediate and objective feedback on whether their actions were correct or incorrect, and offer suggestions for improvement. Other features include the ability to treat multiple rhythms (megacode) in the same scenario; a new respiratory arrest case; a new code clock; a team dynamics lesson; a precourse self-assessment that helps students gauge their knowledge of ECG recognition and pharmacology; access to patient scenarios and text material for up to two years; and the full text (in PDF form) of the ACLS Provider Manual, the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines For CPR And ECC, and the ACLS Core Drugs reference guide. NOTE: You must purchase one online HeartCode ACLS Part 1 program for each student you need to train.

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

Recognize and initiate early management of periarrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating automated external defibrillator (AED) use
Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care
Recognize and initiate early management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
Recognize and initiate early management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

This continuing education activity is certified for physicians (ACCME/AMA), nurses (ANCC), pharmacists (ACPE), and EMS Practitioners (CECBEMS). This course has been tested on Windows XP and Mac OSX, with Internet Explorer 7+ or Firefox 2+. HeartCode programs are not supported by Apple Safari. The price listed is for parts 1, 2 and 3. To view a demo of this course or for more information, go to the FAQ page.