For assistance with this program contact The Education Department 435-7453 HeartCode Help Manual for BLS Created 2/2012
For assistance with this program contact
The Education Department
435-7453
HeartCode Help Manual for BLS
Created 2/2012
Why HeartCode…..
The performance and quality of CPR is critical and the
quality performed by health care professionals suffers greatly.
“A way to improve the quality of CPR should be seen as a
vital area of attention to help improve survival rates from
sudden cardiac arrest.” By using Voice Assisted Manikins
correct inflations increased from 2%-64% and correct depth
and performance of compressions increased from 32%-92%.
Consistency with skill performance is imperative to skill
retention, and this is achieved through the use of the Voice
Assisted Manikin. Wik.L: Thowsen.J; Steen.PA: Resuscitation, 2001, 50, pp.167-172
Getting Started…..
Obtain a license by calling the Education Department
The lesson will be placed in your Advanced Learning Center
queue for completion.
You may enter this lesson as many times as you wish without
problems until it is completed.
Getting paid for BLS is according to your unit policy.
This HeartCode method is being used for initial
certifications, as well as, renewal processes.
Practice sites… There is the ability to practice Part 1 (Cognitive portion) BLS,
ACLS and PALS prior to getting into the actual lesson on the Advanced Learning Center.
The practice sites will allow you to navigate through the scenarios so you can see how those work prior to getting into the actual lesson.
The practice site is also available for use with the Voice Assisted Manikin (for BLS and ACLS Parts 2 and 3), just schedule a practice time. Each LHN location has a registration process, check with your educator or call 435-7453
The sign on page looks like this and you can use the
following codes to log on… the user ID and password
will be the same
BLS1 ACLS1 PALS1
BLS2 ACLS2 PALS2
BLS3 ACLS3 PALS3
BLS4 ACLS4 PALS4
BLS5 ACLS5 PALS5
BLS6 ACLS6 PALS6
BLS7 ACLS7 PALS7
BLS8 ACLS8 PALS8
BLS9 ACLS9 PALS9
BLS10 ACLS10 PALS10
You will not need to click on this link
as the codes are listed below for you.
Once logged in you will pick BLS Part 1
Your computer must have the required system requirements in order to run the program, one of
the biggest requirements is speakers- you must be able to hear the entire program.
In the Practice site you may go directly to the
“HeartCode BLS Part 1”
You have access to the American Heart BLS
textbook throughout the course (both in the
practice site and live version)….however, this
text is not able to be printed off from this site.
Practice Site….
You may practice as much as you would like on the practice
site.
If you attempt to get into a session and it will not allow you
to enter it, try another code.
The practice site is a nice way to see what you will be
encountering on the Advanced Learning Center program
without being in the live program and using a license.
On to the “Real” thing…. Once you have obtained your access to your lesson through the
Advanced Learning Center you may take as long as necessary to
complete the lesson(within reason)- this may include logging on
and off of the lesson multiple times. The lesson will keep track of
what aspects you have already completed.
Once you have taken the test component you have 30 days, from
that date, to complete the Part 2 and 3 check off. Please schedule
your check off as soon as you complete the lesson (currently the
check off sessions are being monitored by trained CPR instructors
to facilitate the use of the equipment). Each facility has a process
in place and schedule for the HeartCode Check off Room. Check
with your Educator.
The lesson will show up in the Advanced
Learning Center “My Courses” page.
Complete the BLS Pre-Course
Click on HeartCode BLS Part 1
There are 3 components to completing the Part
1 for BLS….complete each component.
The online component resembles the previous
online lesson with the exception that there are
patient simulations that need to be completed.
The information box highlights key points to the
scenario.
In the scenario click on the tabs in the order in
which you would complete them, but be
mindful of your time, it starts the clock the
second you click on the scenario.
Each component to the course must have a
GREEN check mark in order for the test to open
at the end of the program.
Once you have passed the exam, you will move
on to the evaluation
Though this says you have 60 days to complete
parts 2 and 3, CHS/LHN policy is that it needs
to be completed in 30 days from the day you
complete the test.
Once all 3 components are complete you may
then get access to your certificate. You may
need to scroll down to find this information.
Print your certificate. This is what you will need
to complete parts 2 and 3 in the CPR lab. The
individualized 8 character code is your access
number for parts 2 and 3 and is not a general
access number.
Once everything in Part 1 is complete, Parts 2
and 3 should appear in your queue.
What do I do once Part 1 is done?
Schedule a CPR check off by scheduling with your education
team.
When you come in for your check off, we will have you log
into the Advanced Learning Center to access the Parts 2 and
3 that are available on your ALC “My Courses” page.
Entering Parts 2 and 3 look very much like
entering Part 1.
This is where the code from your Part 1
certificate will get entered. It will then direct
you to the “Disclaimer” screen, complete that
and then you will have access to the skills test.
Upon entering Part 2 and 3
Once you have placed your 8 digit code and clicked submit, the next screen will ask if you will be checking off with the “manikin” or “instructor,” you will choose “manikin” unless you meet the criteria for checking off with an instructor.
You will check off with the Voice Assisted Manikin using the “Pocket Mask” barrier device.
You will go through the disclaimer and then enter the skills test portion of your check off.
Skills Check off…. For BLS the skills check off will consist of ventilations, chest
compressions and then putting it all together by doing both chest
compressions and ventilations for an adult and infant.
Ventilations will consist of giving 12 ventilations with a mouth to
mask apparatus. You must pass with 55% proficiency to pass this
portion for both the adult and infant.
Compressions will consist of administering 60 consecutive chest
compressions. Again you need to pass with 55% proficiency for
both the adult and infant.
You will complete 3 rounds of 30chest compressions and 2
ventilations at 55% proficiency to pass both the adult and infant.
The V.A.M.
VAM= Voice Assisted Manikin
The VAM will let you know how you are doing during your
practice or check off. Sometimes that may be distracting.
The VAM gives both positive reinforcement and constructive
criticism of your progress through the program.
This system CAN be mastered, especially with a POSITIVE
attitude.
Check off completed (and I survived)
Once you completed the check off of both the adult and
infant you will need to complete the evaluation.
You will then be able to print your completion certificate.
Once you complete the evaluation, there should be a
secondary evaluation that will pop up in your queue. The
completion of the secondary evaluation is what will send
notification to American Heart that you have completed your
BLS.
Complete the Post Course Survey…by
completing this, THIS is what will generate your
CPR card…..so you must complete it.
The Post Course Survey…..
Congratulations on completing BLS on the
Advanced Learning Center!
YOU DID IT!!!!!!