University of Virginia Health System

 Healthcare Provider (HCP) and Renewal Courses

The Healthcare Provider Courses meet the prerequisite requirement for ACLS, PALS and the BLS Instructor Course. All AHA BLS courses are two year certifications.

These courses cover the initial management of a cardiac arrest in the adult/child/infant, proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the adult/child, respiratory arrest, and airway obstruction in the adult, child , and infant. Participants have the opportunity to practice skills during the Practice While Watch video, take a written test, and practical evaluation. 

AHA Healthcare Provider On-line Renewal

Non Health System employees: This Link to the AHA course information page describes the registration process, cost, and prerequisites for the on-line renewal course. 

In addition to traditional instructor-led HCP courses,  the LSLC offers the skills sessions for the On-line version of the HCP course.   Participants complete the on-line portion and then attend a brief skills session led by an AHA Basic Life Support instructor.  Participants receive an AHA HCP card when both the on-line and skills test have been completed, .  If you are not within driving distance of Charlottesville, VA, please use the click here to the "find class near you" link. 

To schedule a skills session to complete the AHA online course click here