NetLearning Expands Online Course Offerings From the American Heart Association
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLearning, part of Cengage Learning, and a leading provider of online courses and e-learning software for health care workers and hospital administrators, today announced the expansion of its suite of online courses from the American Heart Association (AHA), the leader in emergency cardiovascular care resources. The available courses will benefit professionals seeking to update their expertise along with individuals looking to simply fine-tune their emergency preparedness skills.
The courses from AHA are offered online through NetLearning's learning management system, making it quick and easy to access vital information through the proven and convenient online learning format. Many online courses from AHA use a blended learning approach. Students learn cognitive skills through Web-based, self-paced modules featuring interactive question/answer and video segments to reinforce learning. Students then practice and test the skills they have learned in person with an American Heart Association Instructor.
"We are extremely pleased to offer this newly expanded suite of course offerings from the American Heart Association," said Will Passano, vice president, NetLearning. "It is imperative that healthcare professionals are knowledgeable of critical topics such as Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, AED and stroke information. We recognize the importance of this training and continually strive to offer courses that fit with the lives of our customers. These courses, offered through our learning management system, are convenient and flexible, allowing busy healthcare professionals to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule."
NetLearning's expanded suite of AHA courses includes:
For Clinical Professionals:
- BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Part 1
- Structured and Supported Debriefing
- Stroke Prehospital Care Online
- Stroke Hospital-based Care Online
- Acute Stroke Online
For Nonclinical and Community Members:
- Heartsaver® First Aid Online Part 1
- Heartsaver CPR & AED Online Part 1
- Heartsaver First Aid Online With CPR & AED Part 1
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Online.
For more information on these courses offered through NetLearning, call 1-888-795-1603 or visit www.NetLearning.Cengage.com.
About NetLearning and Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. NetLearning, part of Cengage Learning, is an e-learning solutions provider developing products specifically for the health care industry since 1995. The NetLearning product suite allows for the deployment, management, and reporting of training-related activities. For more information about NetLearning, please visit www.netlearning.cengage.com.
SOURCE Cengage Learning
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