Disclaimers & Additional Course-Specific Information

**The Provider Manuals, either eBook or physical copy, are required for the following American Heart Association courses (AHA), BLS, ACLS, and PALS and are NOT included in the cost of the course ** Depending on the course, please bring your BLS, ACLS, and PALS Provider Manual (eBook version or physical copy) to class. You may also bring your 2020 personal copy from previous courses. All written tests will be open-book. Therefore, these Manuals will serve as an excellent resource during your exam. You are also welcome to use the reference cards as well. You can purchase the eBook Manual ONLY with the courses (you will be provided with the eBook Manual within 24 hours of purchase), or you may buy either Manual from https://www.worldpoint.com/. It is highly recommended to have either version before the start of class so that you may familiarize yourself with AHA’s updated contents/guidelines, especially if you are new to BLS, Heartsaver, ACLS, or PALS. Again, you can refer to the provider manual during the course and the exam. **There is no written exam for Heartsaver courses** If you are using the eBook version, please ensure your device is fully charged and download the Manual to your device’s eReader app prior to the day of the course. There will be no internet connection at the site. Review the schedule and the Manual before coming to class to learn more and be more comfortable with the course.

**Please note that a mouth barrier device is optional for the course and is highly recommended for the Non-Healthcare Provider Classes** Reason being, given today’s increased risk of transmittable pathogens (viruses and bacteria) and because we will be sharing the manikins during training. Also, these real lifesaving mouth barrier devices for an adult/child and infant would be great to keep in your car, backpack, purse, etc. You can purchase these on your own from https://www.worldpoint.com/ or https://www.mcrmedical.com. For all the courses and to reduce infection risks, we will utilize a bag valve mask device (BVM) or Ambu Resuscitator bag device for rescue breaths and breathing. However, we will still review how to give breaths using a mouth barrier device. I am most interested in the quality of CPR and teamwork. I want everyone to leave these courses knowing how to perform good quality lifesaving CPR no matter where you are.

**Note: The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is not recommended for people in or entering the medical profession (MD, DO, PA, Nurse, Paramedic, EMT, Students, etc.) Please see BLS courses**

**Note: As per the AHA guidelines, for the blended-learning HeartCode courses, you must complete the online portion at www.onlineaha.org before attending this course** **The skill session courses offered DO NOT include the cost of the Blended-Learning Online course** **Those courses are ONLY intended for providers who are experienced in the skills of BLS, ACLS, and PALS** **For all HeartCode courses, you MUST bring a printed copy of your BLS, ACLS, or PALS Course Completion Certificate and for all Renewal courses, a copy of your current provider card as well**