FAQ

Participants can register through the designated BAULS registration email. Course dates, availability, fees, and registration requirements can be obtained by contacting the BAULS team

No. While BAULS is part of Beirut Arab University, its training activities extend beyond BAU students and staff to include healthcare professionals, external organizations, institutions, and community participants, depending on the course.

HeartCode® BLS is the American Heart Association’s blended-learning Basic Life Support course. Participants first complete the online learning component, followed by a hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor or an approved skills-testing system. After successfully completing both components, participants receive an AHA BLS Provider eCard

No. Completing a BLS course before ACLS or PALS is recommended but not mandatory. However, participants are expected to be proficient in high-quality BLS/CPR skills, as these skills are assessed during the ACLS and PALS courses.

You can access the ACLS or PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work through the AHA eLearning platform at www.elearning.heart.org

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Complete all required online precourse preparation and assessments, when applicable.

• Achieve the required passing score on the course examination.

• Actively participate in case discussions and learning activities.

• Successfully participate in required case simulations, when applicable.

• • Successfully demonstrate competency and pass all required skills tests for the specific course.

Yes. You do not have to complete all the online tests in one sitting. You may take breaks and return later to continue. The time taken to complete the tests does not affect your results. However, make sure you complete all required online components before the deadline stated in your invitation email or letter.

Yes. The AHA offers blended learning and eLearning courses. For courses that require psychomotor skills, such as CPR, the online portion alone is not sufficient to receive an AHA course completion card. With AHA blended learning, you complete the online portion at your own pace, followed by a hands-on skills session at BAULS to practice and demonstrate competency. AHA online courses can be accessed at www.elearning.heart.org

The American Heart Association (AHA) does not set a minimum age requirement for learning CPR. The ability to perform effective CPR depends more on physical strength and ability than age. Studies have shown that children as young as nine years old can learn and retain CPR skills.

After successfully completing all course requirements, your AHA eCard will be issued electronically and sent to the email address provided during registration. You will need to claim the eCard online before you can view, download, or share ii.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP course completion credentials are valid for two years from the date of successful course completion.
ETLS certification is valid for four years.