​Course Format: Part 1 is the lecture & video portion of the course is done online. Part 2 is where you meet with the AHA instructor.  You are given time to practice on a manikin and ask questions. Part 3 is where the instructor provide you with scenarios and you must perform the skills on the manikin correctly without assistance.

Course Length: 5 hours
Course Cost: $150.00
Curriculum Provider: American Heart Association
Certification Duration: 2 Years

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ASLS Certification FAQ – Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC

WHAT IS ASLS

ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) at Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC is a specialized stroke-care training curriculum designed for healthcare providers who manage or respond to acute stroke emergencies, whether in prehospital or in hospital settings or even both.

WHO SHOULD GET ASLS CERTIFICATION?

This course is aimed at paramedics, EMTs, emergency medical personnel, nurses, ICU/ER staff, physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, stroke coordinators, and other clinicians who may encounter stroke patients in San Antonio, the entire state of Texas as well as the United States. An ASLS certification ensures you’re trained to recognize stroke symptoms, perform neurologic assessments, apply evidence-based stroke protocols, and manage stroke patients safely and effectively.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING THE ASLS CERTIFICATION CLASS & HOW DO I PREPARE?

During the ASLS skills session, students demonstrate their ability to:
1. Perform neurologic exams and stroke scales
2. Identify stroke vs. stroke mimics
3. Apply prehospital and in-hospital stroke protocols
4. Make accurate, timely decisions based on symptoms and findings
5. Communicate stroke details effectively to receiving facilities or in-hospital teams
6. Manage both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke scenarios through simulation

​To prepare, review the online modules carefully, practice basic assessment skills, refresh your knowledge of common stroke presentations, and be ready to participate actively during scenarios. Many students also benefit from brushing up on BLS provider skills prior to attending, as stroke care frequently overlaps with airway, breathing, and circulation management.

WHAT DOES THE ASLS COURSE COVER & HOW IS IT STRUCTURED?

The ASLS Blended Learning Course combines an online, self-paced eLearning module with an in-person hands-on skills session at our San Antonio training center. The online portion covers all major components of stroke management, including stroke pathophysiology, ischemic vs. hemorrhagic stroke, stroke scale assessments, stroke mimics, prehospital stroke protocols, hospital activation procedures, and acute stroke management strategies.

After completing the online modules, students attend an in-person skills evaluation led by a certified ASLS instructor. During this session, students practice live neurologic assessments, perform stroke scale evaluations, work through simulated stroke scenarios, and demonstrate proper decision-making using current stroke-care algorithms. This blended format provides the flexibility busy healthcare professionals need while ensuring hands-on competence in managing stroke emergencies.

HOW LONG IS THE ASLS CERTIFICATION VALID & WHEN SHOULD I RENEW?

The ASLS Provider Certification from Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC is valid for two years. After that, healthcare professionals must complete an ASLS renewal to maintain up-to-date stroke-care skills and remain compliant with employer, hospital, and EMS credentialing standards.

Stroke-care guidelines are updated quite frequently, so renewing ASLS on time ensures that you stay current with modern stroke protocols, neurologic assessment updates, and best practices in prehospital and in-hospital stroke management. San Antonio and Texas hospitals, EMS agencies, and urgent-care systems typically require active ASLS certification for staff involved in stroke response.

ASLS COURSE DESCRIPTION

T​he American Heart Association, in partnership with The University of Miami’s Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education, has introduced the Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Blended Learning Course. As the AHA’s newest card-credentialing program, this course empowers healthcare professionals to recognize, evaluate, and manage stroke patients, helping to reduce stroke-related deaths and long-term disabilities.

Developed by experts in stroke care, emergency medicine, prehospital services, and nursing education, the ASLS curriculum has been widely adopted by hospitals, fire rescue and EMS systems, ambulance services, and educational institutions both across the U.S. and internationally. The course also meets staff training requirements for prominent stroke certification programs, including the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certifications in stroke care.
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ASLS is designed for healthcare providers in both prehospital and in-hospital settings who actively participate in the care of acute stroke patients. The course is ideal for:

• ​Stroke Coordinators
• Nurses and Nursing Students
• Paramedics and Emergency Medical Personnel
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
• Physicians and Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Medical Students
• Respiratory Therapists

ASLS Course format

There are 3 tracks available for students to learn how to assess and manage stroke emergencies: prehospital, in-hospital, and a third track that covers both settings. Learning objectives for these tracks include the following:

PRE-HOSPITAL PROVIDER COURSE

1. Highlights the principles of prehospital stroke management that make up the current standard of care, such as determining when to call a stroke alert and quickly transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
2. Explains how to communicate the patient’s symptoms, time of onset, and neuro-logic exam clearly and succinctly with hospital personnel

IN-HOSPITAL PROVIDER COURSE

1. Focuses on the importance of an organized approach to treating stroke patients for improved outcomes
2. Discusses the etiologic evaluation and secondary stroke prevention for stroke patients
3. Describes the management of goals for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage
4. Outlines post-acute care management including supportive medical care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for stroke patients.

PRE-HOSPITAL & IN-HOSPITAL PROVIDER COURSE

1. Combines all of the components of the Pre-Hospital and In-Hospital courses, and is best suited for healthcare providers who work in both environments, as well as ASLS instructor candidates that will be conducting the in-person skills testing for learners from both audiences.

ASLS Blended learning course requirements

Required student materials:

1. Completed Online Certificate (HeartCode ASLS).
2. Click HERE on the Professional Education Hub to purchase and complete ASLS online course.
3. Successful performance of the online modules and skills exam is required for a completion card.
4. Textbook: The American Heart Association requires each student to have access to their own current AHA ASLS Provider student Manual prior to, during and after the ASLS course. The ASLS Reference Guide may be purchased HERE.