AHA BLS eLearning Skills Sessions

BLS eLearning and Skills Session
2025 Guidelines
American Heart Association BLS Provider Course
Blended Format

HeartCode completion certificate is required for the skills session.
To participate in the skills session, you must provide your HeartCode completion certificate, either printed or emailed in advance.

HeartCode requirements
• Complete all HeartCode online learning modules on the AHA eLearning website (elearning.heart.org).
• To receive your HeartCode completion certificate, complete all modules and complete the survey inside the course. After the survey, the certificate will be available.
• Bring a printed copy of your HeartCode completion certificate or email it to gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

 prior to class.

If the HeartCode certificate is not provided:
You will not be permitted to attend the skills session and will not be eligible for a refund. You may register and purchase a new skills session date.

HeartCode access instructions
• Access to the online HeartCode component is included in the course price.
• HeartCode access will be sent to the email used at registration within two business days. This access is manually issued by staff.
• To begin the online training, use the link in your HeartCode email or go to elearning.heart.org and enter your code.

If you do not receive HeartCode access:

1. Check your spam or junk folder.
2. Email gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu
   
   )
3. Call 202-741-2980.

Want to take ACLS too?
If you want to take ACLS, it is recommended that you take it immediately following BLS, as the curriculum is designed to transition from one course to the other. ACLS is offered on the same dates as BLS at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.

Register for ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) eLearning and Skills

What is included in the course
• Online HeartCode blended learning access, including a Provider Manual eBook that meets the AHA textbook requirement.
• Interactive skills session using videos, practice training, and instructor guidance.
• In-person skills practice and testing session.
• If registering a different participant, ensure their name is entered in the “Ship To” box at checkout.

Additional terms and information
• This is a practical skills practice and testing session only. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on skills.
• If unsuccessful, remediation is required to complete the course and receive certification. Remediation does not occur on the same day, and additional fees apply.
• All cancellations must be requested via email to gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

. Cancellations within 14 days of the course are eligible for a 50 percent refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the course are not eligible for refunds.
• Registrants who arrive late or do not attend the full course are not eligible for certification and will not receive refunds.
• AHA Disclaimer: The American Heart Association promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Use of these materials does not represent AHA course sponsorship, and fees charged do not represent income to the Association.