BEACON by Code One
Efficient and Validated CPR Training in Your Neighborhood
BEACON by Code One
Courses powered by the American Heart Association and RQI 1Stop®
BEACON courses allow you to leverage online learning and flexible, in-person skills assessment to get certified on your own schedule. The unique course system makes use of top-quality AHA online education and RQI 1Stop® technology. Your time is valuable, and BEACON ensures that you can spend it efficiently while keeping to your own schedule.
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How Does BEACON Work?
BEACON is Code One’s flagship line of hybrid American Heart Association courses. Participants complete the Online Heartcode BLS, ACLS, or PALS courses at home and then come to a Code One Training Center for an independent skills verification on the innovative RQI 1Stop® platform. The updated 2020 Heartcode online courses adapt to your current knowledge level so the length of the course is completely customized to you.
FAQ
What is BEACON?
BEACON is American Heart Association hybrid training designed to help you BE A CONfident rescuer. Learners complete a portion of their selected course(s) – Heartcode – online and then come to our center for an individual skills appointment. Appointments are offered at most locations Monday through Saturday between 8am and 8pm so it’s easy to find a convenient time to come in.
Is BEACON approved by the American Heart Association (AHA)?
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When are BEACON Skills Appointments offered?
Code One has over 50 locations which offer Skills Sessions by appointment. While the exact hours of operation vary by location, most Code One Training Centers accept appointments Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. See our u003ca href=u0022/locationsu0022u003elist of locations hereu003c/au003e.
Do I need to complete the Heartcode course before scheduling a Skills Session?
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What’s the difference between BEACON Complete and BEACON Skills Only?
A BEACON Complete Package includes the required Heartcode Online course plus a Hands-On Skills Verification appointment at Code One for the chosen course(s). u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eThese are the courses that most learners require.u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnu003cp class=u0022guideLinr-element-highlightu0022u003eBEACON Skills Only is ONLY for learners who have already completed the American Heart Association Heartcode course for their chosen certification(s) and have their certificate dated in the past year.u003c/pu003ernu0026nbsp;rnrnBOTH the Heartcode and the skills session are needed to satisfy certification even if you are renewing your certificate.
What is Heartcode?
HeartCode is the American Heart Association’s blended learning option for BLS, PALS, and ACLS courses. The Heartcode courses are adaptive and will adjust content based on the prior knowledge of the learner.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnBlended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a learner completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, and a hands-on skills session. In order to meet BEACON certificate requirements, learners are required to complete both the Heartcode course and the hands-on skills session for their chosen certification(s).
What does the Virtual Instructor Guided Skills session look like?
Learners arrive for their scheduled appointment to a Code One Training Center location and check-in using the instructions in their confirmation email. Our system will confirm your appointment and call you with a door code so you may enter the skills training room. You will be in a private room with your virtually connected 1:1 BEACON instructor on the TV screen who will guide and support you through your hands-on skills session. Watch a video of Youtuber Nurse Katherine going through her BEACON BLS Instructor Guided Skills Session.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://youtu.be/6zbCSYbnb_Yu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eWatch a video of Youtuber Nurse Katherineu003c/au003e going through her BEACON BLS Skills Session to get an idea.
What does a Self-Guided Skills session look like?
The BEACON Self-Guided Skills option is available to users who are familiar with the RQI equipment and are comfortable with technology. During your hands-on CPR skills session you will have the opportunity to independently perform skills on the high-tech RQI manikin. Our team will virtually supervise and will be available to assist if needed, but you will have your session without ongoing assistance from an instructor.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIf you have never used the RQI platform before, we recommend that you schedule the Virtual Instructor Guided skills session.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnBoth formats will be available in your scheduling module on your Moodle account after you have registered and completed the appropriate Heartcode course (or uploaded your certificate if doing Skills Only).
Can I complete my BLS, ACLS, and PALS training at the same skills session?
Yes. Code One’s u003ca href=u0022/healthcare-provider-bundle-by-code-one/u0022u003eHealthcare Provider Bundle Packageu003c/au003e allows you to complete the online portion of the Heartcode BLS, ACLS, and PALS programs and then come in for a single skills appointment to cover skills for all three courses.