American Heart Association Training Center 844-402-6012
COURSE FORMATS
Three Ways to Train
HeartTraining offers AHA courses in three formats: full in-person classroom, blended (HeartCode®), and self-guided at a CPR Verification Station. Every path includes a hands-on skills session. Classroom courses complete it in class; blended and CPR Verification Station formats complete it at a station with virtual support from a live instructor. Online learning on its own never issues an AHA course completion card.
Pick Your Format
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Classroom
Blended Learning (HeartCode®)
Self-Guided (CPR Verification Station)
WHAT IT IS
You’re with an AHA instructor for the entire course: learning and hands-on skills, start to finish.
HOW IT WORKS
Attend a scheduled class; complete skills practice and testing in person.
BEST FOR
People who prefer all in-person instruction. (Currently at Overland Park.)
WHAT IT IS
A mix of self-paced online learning and an in-person hands-on skills session.
HOW IT WORKS
Complete the AHA online portion at your own pace, then attend a short skills session to validate your skills.
BEST FOR
Busy professionals who want to do coursework on their own time and finish quickly in person.
WHAT IT IS
HeartCode® Complete: finish the online program, then validate your skills at a CPR Verification Station.
HOW IT WORKS
Complete the online learning at your own pace, then visit a station with virtual support from a live instructor throughout.
BEST FOR
People who want maximum scheduling flexibility with instructor support available throughout.
Compare at a Glance
Classroom
Blended (HeartCode®)
Self-Guided (CPR Verification Station)
Online coursework
In class
Self-paced online
Self-paced online
Hands-on skills session
In person
In person
In person
Instructor support
Yes, full course
Yes, skills session
Yes, virtual throughout
Scheduling flexibility
Scheduled class
Flexible + booked session
Most flexible
Where to complete
Overland Park
Any skills-session location
Any Verification Station
AHA course completion card
Same day
Same day
Same day
Valid for
Two years
Two years
Two years
All three formats meet AHA requirements and result in the same official AHA course completion card.
Same Standard, Same AHA Course Completion Card
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A hands-on skills session is always required.
Online coursework alone does not meet hospital or job requirements. You validate your skills in person.
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An instructor is involved.
Whether for the full course or the skills session, you’re never left to figure it out alone.
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Same-day AHA course completion card.
Pass your skills session and walk out credentialed for two years.
Not Sure Which to Choose?
Want everything in person?
Choose Classroom (Overland Park).
Short on time and comfortable online?
Choose Blended Learning: coursework on your schedule, a quick in-person skills session to finish.
Want the most flexibility?
Choose Self-Guided at a CPR Verification Station near you.
Still unsure? Call 844-402-6012 and we’ll help you choose.
Format Questions
Can I get an AHA course completion card fully online?
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No. Every AHA course completion card requires an in-person or voice-assisted manikin skills session with instructor support. Online-only programs cannot issue an AHA course completion card on their own. Blended and HeartCode® courses pair online lessons with that required skills session.
Does online coursework alone meet hospital or job requirements?
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No. Every AHA course requires a hands-on skills session with an instructor to receive your AHA course completion card. We handle that in person.
What is HeartCode®?
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HeartCode® is the AHA’s online learning program used in our Blended and Self-Guided formats. You complete interactive online coursework, then validate your skills in person.
Is blended learning easier or lower quality?
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What’s the difference between Blended and Self-Guided?
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Do all formats give the same AHA course completion card?
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Which format can I take where?
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