New Delhi, 16th August 2024: MedLern, a leading digital learning solution provider for hospitals and healthcare professionals, has announced a strategic collaboration with Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. This partnership aims to offer the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program from the American Heart Association (AHA) to the hospital staff, enhancing their life-saving skills and patient care capabilities.

The RQI Program will enable the healthcare workforce at Aster CMI Hospital to achieve certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). These certifications are crucial for improving the readiness and effectiveness of hospital staff in critical care and emergencies.

Commenting on the development, Dr. Nitish Shetty, Aster Hospital India CEO said, “We are excited to collaborate with MedLern to bring the RQI Program to our hospital staff. This comprehensive training program, with certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, is expected to significantly enhance our team’s preparedness and effectiveness in critical care scenarios. The newly inaugurated training space will provide a dedicated environment for our healthcare professionals to engage in personalized and flexible learning, ultimately improving patient outcomes and setting new standards in emergency response at Aster CMI Hospital.”

“Well-trained healthcare staff with certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support can make a significant difference in a hospital’s ability to successfully manage critical care and emergency scenarios. This program not only saves time but also proves to be cost-effective. Our training model offers truly personalized learning to the hospital staff,” said Deepak Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO, MedLern.

A separate space for providing resuscitation training was inaugurated at Aster CMI in the presence of SGS Lakshmanan, Chief Operating Officer, Aster CMI Hospital, Shailesh Shetty Shibaroor, Sr. Consultant & HOD, Emergency Department, Aster CMI Hospital and the hospital staff.

MedLern unveiled this innovative resuscitation training platform in 2022, which is unique in that it does not require instructor oversight. The program, certified by the AHA, provides flexible, personalized, and self-paced CPR training for healthcare professionals. The HeartCode Complete training program, co-developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Laerdal Medical, integrates cognitive eLearning and practical psychomotor skills training in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

In a pioneering initiative for life-saving CPR training in India, Laerdal Medical, in collaboration with MedLern, is offering the AHA-certified HeartCode Complete CPR training for hospital staff and healthcare professionals at its training academy in Bengaluru. This initiative marks the first of its kind in the country, setting a new standard for resuscitation training.

The HeartCode Complete training program provides comprehensive cognitive and practical training in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to respond effectively in emergencies. This partnership between MedLern, AHA, and Laerdal Medical brings a world-class training program to India, ensuring that healthcare professionals are well-prepared to save lives.

MedLern is a digital learning platform that serves over 350 hospitals and more than 100,000 healthcare professionals. Through its partnership with AHA and Laerdal Medical, MedLern is committed to providing HeartCode Complete resuscitation training across India, thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare services.