The 2020 AHA Guidelines Science In-Service is an online course aimed at equipping healthcare providers with essential updates on the latest science and key changes from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
This engaging, self-paced course provides a comprehensive overview of resuscitation science modifications that impact basic, advanced, and pediatric life support. It highlights significant changes and recommendations from the updated guidelines, explaining the reasoning behind these revisions. The course is designed to support healthcare professionals in adapting their practices between the release of the 2020 guidelines and their next AHA renewal or update course.
Important Note: Check with your institution to see if the Science In-Service is offered as part of the RQI and HeartCode Complete programs, as it may be available for free.
Continuing Education Information
- Course Type: Enduring Web course
- Original Release Date: 10/21/2020
- Last Review Date: September 2023
- Termination Date: 10/19/2026
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the updates introduced in the 2020 AHA Guidelines.
- Explain the rationale behind these science updates.
Accreditation Information
- Joint Accreditation: 10/20/2023 – 10/19/2026
- CAPCE: 10/20/2023 – 10/19/2026
- AARC: Not Applicable
Accreditation Statements
- AMA Credit: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians.
- AAPA Credit: Accepts certificates of participation for 0.50 hours of Category I credit for physician assistants.
- AANP Credit: Nurse practitioners may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- ANCC Credit: Nurses may earn up to 0.75 contact hours.
- ACPE Credit: 0.75 contact hours for pharmacists.
- CAPCE Credit: 1.00 Educator CEHs for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals.
Course Requirements To complete the course successfully, participants must:
- Finish all sections of the online course.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Print the Certificate or Statement of Credit.
Target Audience
This course is designed for healthcare institution staff and EMS providers seeking an efficient way to stay updated on the latest resuscitation science and critical changes from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
ISBN: 978-1-61669-228-5
