HeartLife Academy

Created with those who live it and those who care for them — a learning platform transforming heart health through empathy, collaboration, and science.

Innovation with Heart

Where empathy meets design to reimagine heart-health education.

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Co-created with lived experience—because those who live it know it best.

Driven by Science

Grounded in research and guided by evidence to improve lives.

Turning experience into education — and education into action.

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Learn from those who’ve lived it, cared through it, and studied it —
with courses created to inform, empower, and inspire better heart health.

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Connected Conditions

This course helps patients and family carers understand how the heart, kidneys, liver, and metabolism work together as one system.…

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Lp(a) in Clinical Practice

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic form of cholesterol that increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and aortic valve…

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Vaccines & Your Heart

Living with heart disease means making smart choices to protect your health—and vaccines are one of the simplest, most effective…

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Dyslipidemia means there’s too much fat or cholesterol in your blood — and it can increase your risk of heart disease. This course helps patients, families, and caregivers understand what dyslipidemia is, how it’s diagnosed, and what can be done to manage it. Developed with insights from patients and caregivers, it offers practical guidance on medications, food, movement, and lifestyle. Each module helps you take small, confident steps toward lowering your risk and protecting your heart. By learning together, patients and families can build healthier habits and stay motivated to live well with dyslipidemia.

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Heart Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment

Learn how heart disease is diagnosed using blood tests, imaging, genetic screening, and AI tools. This course empowers patients and…

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Amyloidosis: An Introduction

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that happens when abnormal proteins build up in the body’s organs and tissues, making it…

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Diabetes and Heart Failure

This course is designed for patients and caregivers looking to better understand the connection between diabetes and heart failure. Many…

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HCM Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

This HeartLife Academy course on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is designed to give you a deep understanding of HCM and the…

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ASCVD Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

This comprehensive ASCVD course provides participants with a deep understanding of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, empowering them to take control of…

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What’s Next

We’re building the next wave of learning experiences with patients, caregivers, and clinicians —
designed to inform, connect, and empower.

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Living with a Heart Transplant

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Cardiac Rehab & Exercise

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Living with a Cardiac Device

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Women & Heart Disease

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With Support From Our Partners

We’re grateful to our partners for their unrestricted educational grants
that make patient-designed, science-backed learning possible.

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What Our Students Have to Say

Real experiences from patients and caregivers learning, connecting,
and leading change through HeartLife Academy.

The HL Academy is an amazing resource for patients and families. No one teaches patients how to be patients and no one teaches caregivers how to be caregivers. The HL Academy provides patients and carers information, guidance and knowledge, enabling them to be empowered and supported throughout their HF journey.

Heather LannonFamily Carer, Ottawa, Canada

The HeartLife Foundation has been a lifeline for me since my heart failure diagnosis. The Academy is just the latest resource in their ever expanding toolkit! The focus on medications, community, self advocacy and mental health are key to optimizing quality of life. The courses are easy to navigate, bite sized modules that can be completed at your own pace. Most importantly, I can trust that the information is factual, current and grounded in the voices of people with lived experience.

Tracy BawtinheimerPatient, Victoria, Canada

Participating in the Heart Failure Education Academy was a valuable and empathetic experience for caregivers like me. The initiative, created by patients and caregivers, offers essential courses covering various aspects of heart failure, bridging the gap between medical jargon and everyday understanding. The academy’s patient-centric approach, featuring real-life experiences and practical tips, provides crucial knowledge and skills, empowering caregivers. Personally, I found comfort in the shared experiences and expert guidance, making it more than just an educational platform – it’s a lifeline, reminding us of our strength together.

Jessica BainsFamily Carer, Vancouver, Canada

HeartLife Academy

Innovation with Heart

Powered by Patients

Driven by Science

Turning experience into education — and education into action.

Explore Courses

Connected Conditions

Lp(a) in Clinical Practice

Vaccines & Your Heart

Dyslipidemia: An Introduction

Heart Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment

Amyloidosis: An Introduction

Diabetes and Heart Failure

HCM Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

ASCVD Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

What’s Next

Living with a Heart Transplant

Cardiac Rehab & Exercise

Living with a Cardiac Device

Women & Heart Disease

With Support From Our Partners

What Our Students Have to Say

Every story reminds us why learning with heart matters.