The Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) now offers both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). WISER offers initial and renewal courses in an exciting interactive, computer-based format! Utilizing the American Heart Association's HeartCode product, participants can access the courses educational component online or from a CD, from any location where Internet access is available (home, work, etc). The BLS course material can be completed in less than one hour while the ACLS material can be completed in 2 to 4 hours. After completing the course educational component(s), the participant can schedule an appointment at WISER, to access the skills component. The skills component can be completed in about one hour.

Both HeartCode BLS and ACLS are offered on an individual or class basis. Course benefits include: less time to complete, greater flexibility to fit an individual's busy schedule, a self-paced, self-directed learning experience, encourages hands-on practice to enhance skills and has a didactic portion that is accessible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

You can now self register and pay for these courses online. View step by step instructions on how to register, or follow the links below to continue to start the registration process.

HeartCode BLS
HeartCode ACLS

For more information about these exciting courses contact WISER at 412-648-6073, e-mail WISER at wiserhelp@upmc.edu or go to www.wiser.pitt.edu.