American Heart Association ECC Courses
Tulane Simulation offers three types of American Heart Association certification courses taught in two different formats.
See course dates and register for any course in a classroom format or purchase a HeartCode license HERE.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
This course is designed to teach the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator, and relief of choking. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and first responders.
Available as a classroom course or hybrid HeartCode option. See options for BLS.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Participants engage in simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations to practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader.
ACLS covers the key concepts of proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Available as a classroom course or hybrid HeartCode option. See options for ACLS.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Designed to aid pediatric healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.
PALS is only offered as a hybrid HeartCode option. Purchase a HeartCode license for PALS.
HeartSaver CPR, AED and First Aid
The Tulane Simulation Center does not hold these courses aimed at laypersons. If you need to locate a HeartSaver course, please email us or call us at 504-988-9150 to be referred to an instructor.