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American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR Online Blended Course

This is the course required for physical therapy, nursing, exercise science, respiratory therapy and many other health programs at Å©·òµ¼º½.

This is a two-step, blended course; you must first complete the online course then you will complete an interactive video and live clinical skills check-off.

Step one: Purchase your link

An online link will be sent to your email address from the American Heart Association. You can purchase your link directly from the American Heart Association at . Type in Heartcode BLS into the search engine to locate the course.

You will be continuously tested throughout the course to reinforce understanding of course concepts.

Step two: Skills check-off in the Office of Health Services, Newman 121

After the course, you must schedule a live clinical skills check off.

You MUST make an appointment for your check-off by contacting Alice Kimble via email at mkimble@bellarmine.edu. The skills check-off is $20.

Keep in mind:
  • There is no pressure at the skills checks-off; staff will show you what clinical skills you have forgotten and ensure you are proficient before you leave.
  • All cards are sent electronically to the emails address of your choice. If you lose your electronic card, call our office to have it re-sent.
You MUST:
  • Make an appointment with Alice Kimble via email at mkimble@bellarmine.edu to schedule your skills check-off.
  • Bring your print out from the online course stating you passed, or we cannot issue your card.

Still have questions?

Contact healthservices@bellarmine.edu or call 502.272.8313