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National Institute for Healthcare Education
AHA Online Courses

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING

AHA Online Courses

HeartCode BLS, ACLS & PALS

Complete your American Heart Association training with the convenience of online learning followed by a hands-on skills session.

Choose the complete HeartCode Online + Skills option, or if you've already completed your AHA HeartCode course, simply schedule your Skills Session Only.

Choose Your Course

Select your AHA course and choose the option that matches your training needs.

BLS

ONLINE + SKILLS

HeartCode BLS Online + Skills

$125

Includes:

  • AHA HeartCode BLS online course
  • Hands-on BLS skills session
  • AHA BLS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements
SKILLS ONLY

BLS Skills Session Only

$75

Already completed your AHA HeartCode BLS online course?

You don't need to purchase the online course again. Schedule your hands-on BLS skills session with NIHE.

  • Hands-on BLS skills session
  • Skills evaluation
  • AHA BLS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements

ACLS

ONLINE + SKILLS

HeartCode ACLS Online + Skills

$300

Includes:

  • AHA HeartCode ACLS online course
  • Hands-on ACLS skills session
  • AHA ACLS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements
SKILLS ONLY

ACLS Skills Session Only

$125

Already completed your AHA HeartCode ACLS online course?

You don't need to purchase the online course again. Schedule your hands-on ACLS skills session with NIHE.

  • Hands-on ACLS skills session
  • Skills evaluation
  • AHA ACLS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements

PALS

ONLINE + SKILLS

HeartCode PALS Online + Skills

$300

Includes:

  • AHA HeartCode PALS online course
  • Hands-on PALS skills session
  • AHA PALS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements
SKILLS ONLY

PALS Skills Session Only

$125

Already completed your AHA HeartCode PALS online course?

You don't need to purchase the online course again. Schedule your hands-on PALS skills session with NIHE.

  • Hands-on PALS skills session
  • Skills evaluation
  • AHA PALS course completion eCard upon successful completion of all course requirements

Not Sure Which Option You Need?

It's simple.

I have NOT completed HeartCode yet.

Choose:

ONLINE + SKILLS

NIHE will provide the appropriate AHA HeartCode online course plus your hands-on skills session.

I ALREADY completed my AHA HeartCode course.

Choose:

SKILLS ONLY

You'll schedule the hands-on skills session needed to complete your course requirements.

Please be prepared to provide your HeartCode online course completion certificate for your skills session.

Available Skills Session Locations

NIHE offers HeartCode skills sessions at selected locations, including Dallas, Texas and Palestine / East Texas.

Dallas, Texas

Choose your course above and follow the registration link to see available dates and scheduling options.

Palestine / East Texas

Choose your course above and follow the registration link to see available dates and scheduling options.

Additional locations and dates may be added.

How AHA Blended Learning Works

American Heart Association HeartCode courses use a blended-learning format that combines online learning with hands-on skills practice and evaluation.

1

Complete HeartCode Online

Complete the online portion of your BLS, ACLS, or PALS course.

If you purchase Online + Skills from NIHE, the appropriate AHA HeartCode online course is included.

If you have already purchased and completed the appropriate HeartCode course, choose Skills Only.

2

Complete Your Hands-On Skills Session

After completing the online portion, attend your scheduled NIHE hands-on skills session.

You'll complete the required hands-on practice and demonstrate the skills required for your course.

3

Receive Your AHA Course Completion eCard

After successfully completing all required portions of your course, you'll receive the appropriate American Heart Association course completion eCard.

Already Finished HeartCode?

You're almost there.

If you've completed the online portion of AHA HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS, your next step is the required hands-on skills session.

Don't purchase the online course again.

Simply choose Skills Only for your course, select an available session, register, and complete your hands-on skills.

SCHEDULE MY HEARTCODE SKILLS SESSION

Which AHA Course Do I Need?

BLS

BLS is commonly required for healthcare professionals and others who need Basic Life Support training.

HeartCode BLS Online + Skills: $125
BLS Skills Only: $75

ACLS

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.

HeartCode ACLS Online + Skills: $300
ACLS Skills Only: $125

PALS

PALS is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies involving infants and children.

HeartCode PALS Online + Skills: $300
PALS Skills Only: $125

Need Training for Your Employees?

NIHE also works with healthcare organizations, medical practices, businesses, schools, government agencies, and other employers that need American Heart Association training.

We can help determine the appropriate training solution for your organization, including blended-learning options for groups.

CONTACT NIHE ABOUT GROUP TRAINING
800-773-8895

Why Choose NIHE?

The National Institute for Healthcare Education has provided American Heart Association training and Instructor development for more than two decades.

Whether you need your first BLS certification, need ACLS or PALS, have already completed HeartCode and simply need your hands-on skills session, or need training for an entire organization, our goal is to make the process clear and convenient.

Ready to Get Started?

Choose the course and training option you need.

National Institute for Healthcare Education (NIHE)

American Heart Association Training

800-773-8895

*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge & proficiency in BLS, ACLS, & PALS & has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.