HeartCode PALS Blended eLearning Course

The American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode PALS Blended Learning Course has been updated to reflect the 2020 Science Guidelines and is a blended learning delivery method that combines the best of classroom learning with eLearning. The 2020 HeartCode PALS online consists of a cognitive portion that is completed online before attending the in-person skills testing classroom portion of the course with an AHA PALS Instructor.

Accessing the eLearning Online Course: After registering for this course you will receive an email within 3 business days containing your HeartCode PALS eLearning code. This code provides access to the online course by clicking or copying and pasting the unique link in your browser.

Completing the eLearning Online Course: HeartCode® PALS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Pediatric Advanced Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Pediatric Advanced Life Support training for their clinical duties and have taken a PALS course previously. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches PALS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. After successfully completing the online course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please note, you must print and bring a copy of the certificate of completion with you to the in-person HeartCode PALS classroom course you have selected. You will NOT be admitted to the in-person class if you do not bring your certificate of completion. We suggest allowing at least 5 hours for the online eLearning course.

In-Person Classroom Training Course: After completing the eLearning online course described above students then attend their pre-scheduled classroom teaching session which includes hands-on practice and skills testing. The structured classroom portion takes about 2 hours and requires on-time attendance for the full course. Please note, if you arrive late or leave early you will NOT successfully complete the course.

Card: Upon successful completion of the online and classroom testing, a course card good for two years will be issued, via email within 3-5 business days after the date of your class.

Cost: $299

Room: Lower Level Classroom 3

Who should enroll: This course is for experienced healthcare professionals who have taken a PALS course previously and have strong proficiency and knowledge of PALS skills and require a PALS certification card for their job or other requirements

Area of Interest: Advanced Life Support

Location notes: We are located on ICPH campus, Inova Well Joan and Russell Hitt Center for Healthy Living; 8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 Lower Level. Enter the building via the main entrance on Innovation Park Drive (under the sky bridge), take elevators down to lower level and follow signs to the appropriate classroom.

Cross streets: Gallows Road and Peterson Discovery Drive

Parking notes: Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the classroom as the parking lot is very busy. From the parking lot follow Innovation Park Drive to enter the main entrance of building 8100. Take lobby elevators down to the lower level.

Public transportation: Yes

Handicap access: Yes

Refund policy: Please click here to read the Cancellation, Refund, Transfer & Weather Policy.

Weather policy: Information about cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency can be obtained by calling the Inova Well weather hotline at 571-472-1438. Class cancellations do not always follow local public school closings.To reschedule or request a refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances call 571-472-1401. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. These non-registrant initialed cancellations, refunds and transfers will not incur a 20% processing fee.

What to bring: You must bring your American Heart Association 2020 HeartCode PALS Certificate of Completion from your online course.