Which class is right for you?

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Classroom Course ​(Traditional Instructor-Led)	American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Hybrid Course ​(Blended Learning / HeartCode®)
Format & Structure All in person: You attend a scheduled class where an instructor teaches everything — lecture, demonstrations, practice, and testing — in one group session. The course is fully instructor-led, with skills practice and testing included in the same class period. ​ ​	Format & Structure Two parts: Online portion - HeartCode BLS (purchased separately): self-paced eLearning you complete on your own time (videos, interactive scenarios, knowledge checks). In-person skills session — a shorter hands-on session to practice skills (e.g., CPR, AED use, breaths) and be tested. You do the online learning first, then schedule the skills session with an AHA instructor. Students must provide successful completion of the HeartCode BLS online course (purchased separately) prior to attending the hands-on skills session. ​
Time Commitment ​Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours in a single session — the full class covers all teaching and hands-on practice.​ ​	Time Commitment Online: Approximately two hours (varies by your pace and knowledge). Skills session: Approximately one hour.
Learning Experience Instructor interaction throughout: You learn the theory and practice together with an instructor guiding you step-by-step. Some learners prefer live teaching and immediate answers to questions. Often better for first-time learners who want the structure of a full class.	Learning Experience Self-paced learning: You absorb the cognitive material on your own schedule, which some people find easier to fit into work/family life. The hands-on session focuses only on practical skills, since you’ve already learned the theory online. ​
Certification Same official AHA BLS Provider card upon successful completion of either format. The card is valid for two years from the date of completion. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). ​	Certification Same official AHA BLS Provider card upon successful completion of either format. The card is valid for two years from the date of completion. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). ​
Which Is Best for You? Choose Classroom if: You learn best with live instruction and group interaction. You want everything done in one scheduled session, with less juggling of online and in-person parts. ​	Which Is Best for You? Choose Hybrid if: You prefer learning at your own pace. You want to minimize time in a classroom. You’re comfortable with online learning and then coming in just for skills practice.

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