HeartCodeTM ACLS

An alternative to traditional, classroom-based ACLS training,

HeartCode™ ACLS is a self-directed, comprehensive

eLearning program from the American Heart Association.

The full course combines an interactive, cognitive portion

completed online, with CPR skills training. It includes interactive

patient cases that test the user’s ability to apply the ACLS

algorithms to effect treatment. Users can practice and test their

skills on a Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) or with a certified

AHA ACLS Instructor. HeartCode™ ACLS includes interactive

patient cases that test the student’s ability to apply the

ACLS algorithms to effect treatment. HeartCode™ ACLS

will provide your team the benefits of standardized ACLS

instruction and improved competency, and may also save

time and money compared to traditional classes.

Students can earn or renew their provider card in three easy steps!1. Complete the cognitive computer-based portion

2. Complete skills practice and a skills test on a Voice Assisted Manikin

OR with a certified AHA ACLS Instructor

3. Receive an official AHA ACLS Provider card

SAMPLE

Students are able to participate in real-life patient scenarios, assess the patient and formulate treatment through interactive simulation technology.

Who benefits from this product?

This product is intended for healthcare professionals

requiring an ACLS Provider Card or seeking

continuing education.

ISBN: 978-0-87493-915-6Product: 80-1516

An Official American Heart Association ACLS eLearning Program

© 2009, American Heart Association 80-1615A R9/09

LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATIONphone: 888-562-4242

laerdal.com

WORLDPOINT ECC, INC.phone: 888-322-8350

eworldpoint.com

CHANNING BETE COMPANYphone: 800-611-6083

aha.channing-bete.com

For more information on HeartCode™ ACLS, visit onlineaha.org or americanheart.org/heartcodeacls or call 877.AHA.4CPR.

HeartCode™ ACLS Features (80-1516)

• Ten interactive patient cases in hospital-based scenarios,

using microsimulation technology

• Students assess patients, formulate treatment allowing

user to “virtually” treat adult patients

• Immediate feedback and evaluation mechanism educates

students on correct and incorrect actions through

intelligent debriefing

• Full text (in PDF format) of the ACLS Provider Manual,

2005 AHA Guidelines on CPR and Emergency

Cardiovascular Care and the ACLS Core Drugs

reference guide.

• Team dynamics lesson

• Pre-course self-assessment gauging knowledge of ECG

recognition and pharmacology

Benefits

• Available to providers at their convenience

anytime, anywhere

• Improve ACLS skills by receiving instant,

objective feedback and evaluation through

intelligent debriefing that reviews the student’s

patient interventions and provides suggestions

for improvement

• Maintain a high level of professional competency

and standardization

• Save time by completing the certification

process faster

• May help reduce costs associated with training

• Up to 12 hours CME/CE/CEH credit upon

successful completion of Part 1 cognitive portion

• Engaging interactive content

• Self-paced instruction to accommodate different

learning styles

• Access the patient scenarios and AHA text

material for up to 2 years

Available in various delivery methods to suit your institution’s needs.