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The Simulation and Clinical Performance Lab (Sim Lab) at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) training to meet pre-admission requirements and for recertification for staff, faculty, and students.

The certification process requires two steps to ensure that learners are well-prepared in both knowledge and practical skills:

  1. Complete an online educational module provided by AHA, then
  2. Complete an in-person, hands-on training in the Sim Lab.

Here's how to complete both steps:

Part 1: Online Modules

Registration:

  1. Visit the AHA website and navigate to the HeartCode BLS course registration.
  2. Register for the course online.
  3. Pay the part-one course fee of $37.00.
  4. Access the online modules provided by the AHA: https://cpr.heart.org
  5. Successfully complete all required online course modules.
  6. Obtain a certificate upon the completion of the online modules from the AHA, which will be needed for the hands-on training.
     

Part 2: Hands-On Training and Check-Offs at Cizik School of Nursing

After completing the AHA online modules:

  1. Use this link to register and pay the part-two course fee of $36.50. (Faculty: Please skip this step. Part-two is free for Cizik School of Nursing faculty.)
  2. Contact [email protected] to schedule your in-person skills session.
  3. Bring a printed copy of your certificate of completion of the online AHA modules to the training session, or submit a digital copy.
  4. Participate in the hands-on training session, which may include practical scenarios and skill assessments.
  5. Successfully complete the required check-offs under the supervision of qualified instructors.


    Admission Requirement:     Students must complete the AHA BLS certification as part of the pre-admission requirements for the nursing program.


    Questions:     Contact [email protected].