Learn BLS, ACLS, PALS on Your Schedule
Access a local CPR Verification Station™ learning center and register for a course near you.
Self-Guided Learning™ is a flexible, American Heart Association®(AHA) way to learn and earn an AHA BLS, ACLS or PALS course completion card.
- AHA-approved curriculum
- On-demand learning
- CPR courses near you
Backed by science
Self-Guided Learning courses offer the high-quality standard expected from AHA courses available to all learners.
Scheduling flexibility
CPR Verification Station learning centers are available extended hours and weekends, with some available 24/7.
AHA completion card
BLS, ACLS, or PALS completion eCard is available immediately.
How Self-Guided Learning Courses Work
Upon successful completion of both the online learning activity and the self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station Learning Center, learners receive an American Heart Association Course Completion eCard for BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
Learn Online
Courses use True Adaptive™ Learning allowing learners to complete at their own pace.
- Self‑paced content
- Videos, simulations, and interactive assessments
Verify Skills
CPR Verification Station learning centers provide objective coached feedback to enable learners to verify skills competency.
- Guided validation process
Receive Your AHA eCard
Receive your American Heart Association Course Completion ecard.
- Digital card issued immediately after successful completion
Who Benefits from Self-Guided Learning Courses
Designed for initial or renewal learners who require a BLS, ACLS or PALS American Heart Association eCard.
Healthcare Professionals & Students
For healthcare professionals, students and allied healthcare providers seeking flexible training options to receive or renew an American Heart Association Course Completion eCard.
Industry Professionals
For those who prefer self-paced, independent learning to meet compliance requirements.
Prehospital Service Providers
For prehospital service providers managing demanding and unpredictable schedules, flexible American Heart Association courses with immediate eCard delivery.
Find a CPR Verification Station Learning Center Near You
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