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FLEXIBLE AHA TRAINING • LIVE INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

CPR Training Without the Commute.

Panhandle CPR offers American Heart Association virtual training options that combine approved online learning with live, instructor-observed hands-on skills when the course format permits. Train from home or work, use the required training equipment, and complete the skills your course requires without sacrificing quality or instructor feedback.

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Live Skills. Real Feedback. Your instructor must be able to observe and evaluate required psychomotor skills during an approved virtual skills session.
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VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTIONS

Choose the Format That Fits Your Needs

AHA course completion requirements vary by course. Virtual training is not simply watching a CPR class online—courses that include psychomotor skills still require the applicable hands-on practice and skills testing.

HEARTSAVER VIRTUAL

Virtual Heartsaver®

Designed for workplace, community and non-clinical learners who need CPR, AED and/or First Aid training. The AHA Heartsaver Virtual pathway allows eligible Heartsaver eLearning courses to be paired with a live virtual hands-on skills session using the appropriate training kit.

  • Complete the applicable AHA Heartsaver eLearning course
  • Use the appropriate Heartsaver virtual training kit
  • Meet live with an AHA Instructor for the skills session
  • Instructor observes required skills and provides coaching
  • Successful completion leads to the applicable AHA course completion card
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HEARTCODE® BLS VIRTUAL SKILLS

Virtual BLS Skills

For healthcare professionals using HeartCode® BLS. Students must first successfully complete the HeartCode BLS online portion and present their completion certificate before participating in the live virtual hands-on skills session.

  • HeartCode BLS online portion must be completed first
  • Live virtual skills practice and testing with a current AHA BLS Instructor
  • Instructor must be able to clearly observe required skill performance
  • Required equipment and feedback capability must be available
  • Skills testing is conducted according to the AHA virtual skills process
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HOW IT WORKS

From Registration to Certification

The exact steps depend on the course you choose, but approved virtual pathways generally follow this structure.

1

Register

Select the virtual course or skills session that matches your training requirement.

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Complete Online Learning

Finish the required AHA eLearning or HeartCode online portion before your skills appointment when applicable.

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Prepare Your Equipment

Have the required manikin, AED trainer and other course-specific materials ready and positioned for instructor observation.

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Complete Live Skills

Meet with your AHA Instructor by live video for required practice, coaching and skills testing.

AHA COURSE REQUIREMENTS MATTER

Virtual Does Not Mean “Hands-Off.”

For AHA courses that include psychomotor CPR skills, students must successfully complete the required hands-on component to receive the applicable course completion card. When a virtual skills option is used, the instructor still evaluates actual performance—not just knowledge.

Camera position, audio, training equipment and feedback must allow the instructor to accurately assess the skills required by the course.

What We Need From You

  • A reliable internet connection and live video capability
  • A quiet space with room to perform CPR skills
  • Required course-specific manikin and training equipment
  • Camera positioning that clearly shows your skill performance
  • Completed online course certificate when required
  • Active participation in practice, coaching and skills testing
TRAINING EQUIPMENT

We Make the Hands-On Part Possible.

Virtual skills sessions still require real hands-on practice, so we make that part easy. Panhandle CPR ships the training manikin and applicable training equipment directly to you before your scheduled session. You'll receive setup instructions so everything is ready when it is time to meet with your instructor live.

  • Training manikin shipped directly to you
  • AED training equipment when required for your course
  • Course-specific accessories and materials
  • Easy setup instructions before your live session
  • Return instructions for the shipped training equipment
WHO VIRTUAL TRAINING HELPS

Flexible Training Without Cutting Corners

Virtual options can be especially useful when getting to a traditional classroom is difficult, while still preserving the required instructor observation and skills component.

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Remote Learners

Train from home or another suitable location when an approved virtual option is available.

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Busy Professionals

Combine self-paced online learning with a scheduled live skills session.

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Healthcare Students

HeartCode BLS can pair online learning with an approved instructor-led hands-on skills session.

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Workplace Learners

Heartsaver Virtual can help eligible learners complete required CPR, AED and First Aid training with live instructor support.

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Travel Challenges

Reduce travel while still completing the required hands-on component for an eligible virtual course.

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Individual Coaching

Live virtual sessions still allow the instructor to observe, coach, remediate and evaluate skills.

VIRTUAL TRAINING FAQ

Okay... How Does This Actually Work?

Virtual CPR sounds a little different the first time you hear about it. Here are the questions we get most often.

Wait... can I really get AHA certified from home?
For certain courses, yes! AHA offers virtual training pathways that allow eligible online learning to be paired with a live, instructor-observed hands-on skills session. You still perform the actual skills — we're just watching, coaching and evaluating you through live video instead of standing in the same room.
So I can just watch some videos and get my CPR card?
Nope! CPR is still a hands-on skill. If your course requires CPR skills, you'll actually demonstrate them using the proper training equipment. Your instructor watches your performance live, provides feedback and verifies that you can complete the required skills.
How does Virtual Heartsaver work?
You'll complete the appropriate AHA Heartsaver online course and then meet with one of our instructors virtually for the hands-on portion. You'll use the required training equipment while your instructor guides you through the skills and completes your skills evaluation.
What about BLS for healthcare providers?
We offer a virtual skills option for eligible HeartCode® BLS students. You'll complete HeartCode BLS online first, then meet live with an AHA BLS Instructor for your skills session. You still demonstrate the required BLS skills — your instructor is simply evaluating you remotely.
Do I really need a manikin at home?
Yep! And you don't have to go hunting for one. Panhandle CPR ships the training manikin and applicable training equipment directly to you before your session. We'll also send instructions so you know exactly how to set everything up.
What does the virtual appointment actually look like?
Think video meeting meets CPR class. You'll position your phone, tablet or computer so your instructor can clearly see you and the training equipment. We'll walk you through the session, watch your skills, provide coaching when needed and complete the required skills testing.
Do I have to be good with technology?
Not at all. If you can join a video call and position your device so we can see you, you're most of the way there. We'll provide instructions before your appointment so you know what to expect.
Will my employer accept virtual training?
Acceptance can depend on your employer, school, licensing agency or regulatory body. If you're taking the course for work, school or a professional requirement, we recommend confirming exactly what they require before registering. If you're unsure which course you need, contact us and we'll help you identify the appropriate option.
What if I have trouble with a skill during my appointment?
That's what your instructor is there for! This isn't supposed to feel like someone silently watching you take a test. Your instructor can coach you, help you correct your technique and give you an opportunity to demonstrate the required skill correctly.
NEED HELP?

Have a Question About Virtual Training?

Tell us what course you need, who is requiring the certification and anything else we should know. We'll help you figure out the right next step.

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Use the form below and a member of the Panhandle CPR team will follow up with you about virtual training, equipment or course requirements.

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