At CPR Choice, we are always looking for ways to make lifesaving training more accessible, convenient, and practical.
That is why we created VITAL™ — Virtual Interactive Training & Live Skills, a new training option that allows students to complete their American Heart Association (AHA) BLS training without traveling to a traditional classroom.
VITAL combines online coursework, hands-on practice, and a live virtual skills session with a CPR Choice instructor—all from the convenience of your home, office, or another location that works for you.
We know that getting to a CPR class is not always easy.
Healthcare professionals, caregivers, busy employees, and students may need BLS certification but have schedules that make attending an in-person class difficult. Some live far from a training center, while others simply prefer the convenience of completing their training without leaving home or work.
VITAL was designed to give those students another option.
Instead of driving to a classroom and working around a set class schedule, VITAL brings the hands-on portion of training directly to you.
The process is simple and combines online learning with real equipment and live instructor guidance.
Step 1: Complete Your Online BLS Course
Participants begin by completing the American Heart Association HeartCode® BLS online course.
Step 2: Receive Your Training Equipment
CPR Choice ships a complete training kit directly to the participant. The kit includes the equipment needed to practice and demonstrate required skills, including:
CPR manikins
AED trainer
Bag-valve mask
CPR masks
Step 3: Complete Your Live Virtual Skills Session
At the scheduled appointment time, the participant connects live with a CPR Choice instructor.
The instructor observes the participant performing CPR and other required BLS skills, provides feedback, and verifies successful completion of the skills portion of the course.
Step 4: Return Your Equipment
After the session, the participant repacks the equipment using the provided return materials and ships it back to CPR Choice.
Step 5: Receive Your AHA BLS Provider eCard
Once all course requirements have been successfully completed, the participant receives an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.
VITAL offers convenience without eliminating the hands-on component that is so important in CPR and BLS training.
Students are still required to physically perform CPR, demonstrate proper use of an AED, practice ventilation skills, and complete the same required hands-on skills they would perform in a traditional classroom environment.
The difference is simply where the training takes place.
With VITAL, your living room, office, conference room, or another private space can become your skills lab.
Who Is VITAL™ For?VITAL may be an ideal option for:
Healthcare professionals who need BLS certification or renewal
Busy professionals who have difficulty attending scheduled classroom courses
Students completing healthcare program requirements
Individuals who live far from an AHA training location
Employers with remote or distributed employees
Anyone who prefers to complete training from home or the office
All you need is reliable internet access, a camera-enabled device, enough floor space to practice CPR, and the ability to complete the online portion before your scheduled skills appointment.
For more than 20 years, CPR Choice has focused on making lifesaving education practical and accessible.
VITAL is another step in that mission.
We believe people should not have to choose between quality training and convenience.
By combining online education, shipped training equipment, and live instruction, VITAL gives students a flexible way to complete BLS training while still demonstrating the skills needed to respond confidently in an emergency.
VITAL™ appointments are now available!
Because training equipment is shipped directly to each participant, appointments must be scheduled at least 12 days in advance to allow time for delivery and completion of the online course.
Complete your BLS training from home or work with real equipment, live instructor guidance, and the convenience of a virtual skills session.
Learn more about VITAL™ and schedule your training:
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