The in-person combined BLS / PALS HeartCode Skills Session is a structured, hands-on evaluation conducted by AHA-certified Instructors to ensure competency, confidence, and adherence to current American Heart Association guidelines.

-Students are divided into small skills groups
-One dedicated AHA Instructor per group provides individualized instruction, coaching, and skills evaluation
-All skills are performed using AHA-approved equipment and current AHA skills testing checklists
-Students must successfully demonstrate all required skills to receive AHA BLS and PALS Provider eCards

Typical Skills Session Timeframes:
BLS Accelerated Skills Session: Approximately 30 min
(Includes in-person skills testing and the required BLS written exam. BLS HeartCode is not required when completing an advanced HeartCode course such as PALS.)
PALS HeartCode Skills Session: Approximately 1.5 hours
(timeframes may vary depending upon the total number of students)

Students are expected to arrive prepared, having completed the online PALS HeartCode portion and reviewed all required AHA skills sheets prior to the session to ensure timely completion.

AHA PALS Heartcode Link: Link to be provided after purchase

PALS HeartCode – Skills Session Includes:
-Students will be evaluated on pediatric-specific skills and scenarios, including:
-Child and Infant CPR Skills Testing
-Management of respiratory emergencies
-Intraosseous (IO) access

Must perform as Team Leader for:
-One cardiac core case testing scenario
-One respiratory or shock core case testing scenario