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Blended Learning HeartCode® PALS
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Instructor-led Training (ILT): PALS Classroom
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Format |
Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor, or with a HeartCode compatible manikin |
Contact an AHA Training Center in your area to sign up for an Instructor-led class
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Course Completion |
Blended Learning: HeartCode PALS Online is the American Heart Association’s blended learning delivery method for PALS. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.
HeartCode PALS Online uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to PALS 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 probe. The course content is presented in the form of self-guided learning content, probes, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. Where available, students may also complete the hands-on session with a HeartCode compatible manikin. |
Instructor-led Training (ILT): This course option is led by a PALS Instructor in a classroom setting. The Training Center may choose for students to complete online video prework lessons before coming to class, or may choose to conduct a traditional PALS course, where all video lessons are conducted in class as interactive discussions with the students. Full Course and Update Course options remain available. The PALS course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. |
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Time |
With the new adaptive learning format, the timing for completing the online portion of HeartCode PALS can vary depending on the student’s level of experience. The hands-on session for HeartCode PALS will take approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (without Optional Lessons) |
Approximate course completion times are listed below. Times are based on a recommended ratio of 6 students to 1 Instructor to 1 manikin or station (NOTE: the CPR and AED and Management of Respiratory Emergencies stations require 1 Instructor and 2 manikins for 6 students per station). Using different ratios will result in increased course completion times.
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Completion Card |
PALS Provider Course Completion eCard, valid for two years |
PALS Provider Course Completion eCard, valid for two years |
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Accessibility |
This course meets accessibility requirements.
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Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
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Instructor Materials |
For additional resources, visit the PALS Course Information page on Atlas |
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