Know of any good/legit online BLS renewal course?

JoMark06 · Jan 17, 2011

There have been recent discussions about this exact topic. Click on the "tag" for CPR below your post and you can find a couple.

My advice is to check with your facility/agency and make sure they accept online recerts. My facility will not accept online as there is often no return demonstration/hands on portion of the course.

Scrubmouse RN · Jan 17, 2011

I believe the American Heart Association has online courses. However, you must go to a facility after you've taken the course to demonstrate your skills to an instructor in order to pass.

amazed107 · Jan 17, 2011

Thanks!

dthfytr, ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I · Jan 17, 2011

Took ACLS, and PALS online through "aclsonline.us/." Had to provide the name of someone who would verify my skills. All well and good until my employer tried to verify my credentials with the company. Couldn't get a reply by mail, phone, or email. Left me out in the cold for the cost of the courses. :mad:

klone, MSN, RN · Jan 17, 2011

No "legit" agencies provide 100% online - you still have to go in person for a skills checkoff.

MomRN0913 · Jan 17, 2011

I did mine with AHA. Then I went at the beginning of a BLS class and did the exam on the dummies. it took all of 10min!

kmdanku · Apr 18, 2014

Thank you!

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Apr 18, 2014

I know this thread has come back from the dead, but I'll add to it anyway. I've done my BLS and ACLS renewals online through AHA. After completing the coursework, I printed my certificate and went to my local testing center to demonstrate the hands-on skills. Easy, fast...and because it was through the AHA, I have no problem with getting my cards or having my credentials verified.

Keep in mind that most hospitals and employers specifically require AHA courses.