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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Initial)

 

The American Heart Association ACLS course is totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2010 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. Through the ACLS course, healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination. Participants seeking ACLS certification for the first-time must be proficient in the following prior to attending the course: •Performing BLS CPR using the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC •Reading and interpreting ECGs •Understanding ACLS pharmacology •Performing the BLS Primary Survey and the ACLS Secondary Survey Course cost does not include the current ACLS Student Manual which is required to have prior to the course. CEU's & BRN's Available.

ACLS STUDY GUIDE: www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/ucm_425488.pdf

ACLS PRE-TEST: media.americanheart.org/vod/media/ecc/ACLS_Precourse_Self-Assessment/

 


 

 

 

 

 

ACLS Initial and BLS Renewal Combination Course

 

The American Heart Association ACLS course is totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2010 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. Through the ACLS course, healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination. Participants seeking ACLS certification for the first-time must be proficient in the following prior to attending the course: •Performing BLS CPR using the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC •Reading and interpreting ECGs •Understanding ACLS pharmacology •Performing the BLS Primary Survey and the ACLS Secondary Survey Course cost does not include the current ACLS Student Manual which is required to have prior to the course. CEU's & BRN's Available.

ACLS STUDY GUIDE: www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/ucm_425488.pdf

ACLS PRE-TEST: media.americanheart.org/vod/media/ecc/ACLS_Precourse_Self-Assessment/

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Renewal)

The American Heart Association ACLS course is totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2010 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. Through the ACLS course, healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination.  Course cost does not include the current ACLS Student Manual which is required to have prior to the course.

ACLS STUDY GUIDE: www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/ucm_425488.pdf

ACLS PRE-TEST: media.americanheart.org/vod/media/ecc/ACLS_Precourse_Self-Assessment/

  

 


 


 


 

 

ACLS Renewal and BLS Renewal Combination Course

The American Heart Association ACLS course is totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2010 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. Through the ACLS course, healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination. Course cost does not include the current ACLS Student Manual which is required to have prior to the course. CEU's & BRN's Available.

ACLS STUDY GUIDE: www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/ucm_425488.pdf

ACLS PRE-TEST:media.americanheart.org/vod/media/ecc/ACLS_Precourse_Self-Assessment/

 

 
 

 


 

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( Initial )

The PALS Provider course is designed for first-time participants, participants with expired PALS Provider cards or renewal participants who do not utilize PALS concepts on a regular basis. The American Heart Association PALS course is being totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2005 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS Provider course is to teach students how to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, to provide students with strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children, and to teach students how to perform the cognitive and psychomotor skills resuscitating and stabilizing infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Skills in bag-mask ventilation, management of airway, defibrillation and cardioversion, use of AEDs for children, and rhythm management are emphasized.PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination. Participants seeking PALS certification for the first-time must be proficient in the following prior to attending the course: •Performing BLS CPR using the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC •Reading and interpreting ECGs •Understanding PALS pharmacology •Cardiac, Respiratory and Shock Interventions

PALS PRIVATE CLASSES Call for Schedule/Details PRIVATE CLASSES are [LESS HOURS THAN REGULAR CLASS], ONE ON ONE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR (CAN BE UP TO A GROUP OF NO MORE THAN 3), AND HAS THE OPTION TO CHOOSE THE EXACT DATE & START TIME OF CLASS [MORNING & EVENING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE] CEU's & BRN's Available.

PALS SELF ASSESSMENT: http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/ecc.jsp?pid=ahaecc.studentlanding

The code to access the self assessment is "palsprovider"

 

 

 

PALS Initial and BLS Renewal Combination Course

The PALS Provider Renewal course is designed for participants whose PALS Provider card  has not passed the recommended renewal date.The American Heart Association PALS course has been redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2010 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS Provider course is to teach students how to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, to provide students with strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children, and to teach students how to perform the cognitive and psychomotor skills resuscitating and stabilizing infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Skills in bag-mask ventilation, management of airway, defibrillation and cardioversion, use of AEDs for children, and rhythm management are emphasized.PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination. Participants seeking PALS certification for the first-time must be proficient in the following prior to attending the course: •Performing BLS CPR using the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC •Reading and interpreting ECGs •Understanding PALS pharmacology •Cardiac, Respiratory and Shock Interventions

PALS PRIVATE CLASSES Call for Schedule/Details PRIVATE CLASSES are [LESS HOURS THAN REGULAR CLASS], ONE ON ONE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR (CAN BE UP TO A GROUP OF NO MORE THAN 3), AND HAS THE OPTION TO CHOOSE THE EXACT DATE & START TIME OF CLASS [MORNING & EVENING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE] CEU's & BRN's Available.

PALS SELF ASSESSMENT: http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/ecc.jsp?pid=ahaecc.studentlanding

The code to access the self assessment is "palsprovider"

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( Renewal )

The PALS Provider course is designed for participants who have an active PALS certification. The American Heart Association PALS course is being totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2005 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS Provider course is to teach students how to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, to provide students with strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children, and to teach students how to perform the cognitive and psychomotor skills resuscitating and stabilizing infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Skills in bag-mask ventilation, management of airway, defibrillation and cardioversion, use of AEDs for children, and rhythm management are emphasized.PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination.

PALS PRIVATE CLASSES Call for Schedule/Details PRIVATE CLASSES are ONE ON ONE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR AND HAS THE OPTION TO CHOOSE THE EXACT DATE & START TIME OF CLASS [MORNING & EVENING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE] CEU's & BRN's Available

PALS SELF ASSESSMENT: http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/ecc.jsp?pid=ahaecc.studentlanding

The code to access the self assessment is "palsprovider"

 

 

PALS Renewal and BLS Renewal Combination Course

The PALS Provider course is designed for participants who have an active PALS certification. The American Heart Association PALS course is being totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2005 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS Provider course is to teach students how to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, to provide students with strategies for preventing cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children, and to teach students how to perform the cognitive and psychomotor skills resuscitating and stabilizing infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Skills in bag-mask ventilation, management of airway, defibrillation and cardioversion, use of AEDs for children, and rhythm management are emphasized.PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Each participant is evaluated individually on his/her ability to demonstrate core course knowledge and skills. This course will prepare you to work as a team member and team leader in a code situation. Course evaluation methods include a skill and practical evaluation using core-based scenarios and an evaluation of the participant's knowledge as measured by a written examination.

PALS PRIVATE CLASSES Call for Schedule/Details PRIVATE CLASSES are ONE ON ONE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR AND HAS THE OPTION TO CHOOSE THE EXACT DATE & START TIME OF CLASS [MORNING & EVENING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE] CEU's & BRN's Available

PALS SELF ASSESSMENT: http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/ecc.jsp?pid=ahaecc.studentlanding

The code to access the self assessment is "palsprovider"

12-Lead ECG & Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course

 

This class is designed for Healthcare Professionals:RN's, LVN's (RN & LVN students), EMT's, RT's, Paramedics,& Healthcare Professionals preparing to become EKG Monitor Technicians. Topics covered in this course include Proper Lead Placement, Axis and Hemiblock determination, Bundle Branch Blocks, Differentiating Wide Complex Tachycardia, and Myocardial Infarction recognition (STEMI). Also included is the use of a 15 lead ECG. These fundamental concepts are solidified through extensive practice and case studies. Also covered are important topics such as “Who gets a 12-lead” and how to rapidly obtain an ECG that is clear and accurate.(Please note, this is not an EKG Technician Course)


 

Prerequisites
Students should have basic training in EKG Interpretation.


 

Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Completion Certificate with 8 Continuing Education units.
Dynamic Cardiac Rhythm Simulator: skillstat.com/Flash/ECGSim531.html

ECG & Pharmacology

Presented as a “hands-on workshop” format to reinforce information on: * Electrophysiology * Normal ECG measurements * Arrhythmias * ACLS drug usage and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies * How to integrate basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms Intended for healthcare providers use as: * Preparation before the ACLS and PALS certification * A workbook during the ACLS and PALS course * A reference resource long after the course has ended… This colorfully illustrated workbook is a “must have” for all healthcare providers who must be competent in arrhythmia interpretation CEU's & BRN's Available.

The AHA ECG and Pharmacology Student Workbook is included in the cost of the course and will be provided the day of the class.

Dynamic Cardiac Rhythm Simulator: skillstat.com/Flash/ECGSim531.html

 

BLS for Healthcare Provider (Initial)

The BLS for Healthcare Providers course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier-device, a bag-mask device), use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of FBAO in responsive and nonresponsive victims. Written and skills evaluation are required for course completion. This is a Provider course designed for first-time participants and those who have expired cards. The Current BLS textbook IS NOT INCLUDED in the cost. Participants must purchase the book prior to the class or at the door which will cost $15.00.

 

BLS STUDY GUIDE: http://www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/BLS%20HCP%20Summary%20of%20Steps%20of%20CPR.pdf
 

 

BLS for Healthcare Provider (Renewal)

The BLS for Healthcare Providers course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier-device, a bag-mask device), use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of FBAO in responsive and nonresponsive victims. Written and skills evaluation are required for course completion. This is a renewal course, you must have a current BLS card to attend. The Current BLS textbook IS NOT INCLUDED in the cost. Participants must purchase the book prior to the class or at the door which will cost $15.00.

 

 

BLS STUDY GUIDE: http://www.enrollware.com/sitefiles/code3life/BLS%20HCP%20Summary%20of%20Steps%20of%20CPR.pdf
 

 

Heartsaver CPR and AED

 This is the new American Heart Association CPR course taught with the updated 2011 guidelines. It replaces the previous Heartsaver CPR course.


 The Heartsaver CPR and AED Course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children and infants and use of barrier devices for all ages. It also covers the use of the AED machine (Automated External Defibrillator).
It is designed for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. This would include teachers, fitness trainers, lifeguards and coaches. This is also a wonderful course for anyone that has a responsibility to care for another person including parents and babysitters . It is for the non healthcare professional.
A Heartsaver course completion card is issued at the end of the class, on-site.


(Healthcare Providers, including Nursing and EMT Students, please register for BLS for Healthcare Providers.)

Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid Only)

Heartsaver First Aid is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.

Heartsaver First Aid and AED (CPR, First Aid and AED)

 Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use. 

This is the new American Heart Association course taught with the 2011 guidelines. It replaces the previous Heartsaver CPR and First Aid course.

The Heartsaver CPR, First Aid and AED Course includes essential information and training in the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA, all in a format that can be delivered in a single day. The course is modular to meet the needs of a specific workplace or group of employees. The core module comprises general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies.
 
The course teaches basic first Aid, CPR, and AED skills such as:
• Helping someone with a possible broken bone or sprain
• Giving CPR to an infant, child, or an adult
• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
 
This is a wonderful course for anyone that has the responsibility of taking care of someone else including parents, families, teachers, babysitters, coaches or anyone involved in organized sports, personal trainers and lifeguards.
 
(Healthcare Providers, including Nursing and EMT Students, please register for BLS for Healthcare Providers.)   

Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course is a credentialed course specially designed to train those responsible for children's health in meeting state-specific requirements. This course is backed by comprehensive state-by-state research, and is formatted to allow instructors to customize it to include all topics required. Course modules cover first-aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, and optional topics.
This is the course to choose for efficient, effective training of:

  • education and child-care professionals
  • recreation and other community program staff
  • new parents, guardians, and other caretakers.

 

ACLS Skills Testing

Once you have completed the online course, please call 866-906-0090 to set up an appointment for the skills testing.

Busy healthcare providers often need an alternative to traditional, classroom-based ACLS training. HeartCode ACLS is the official, self-directed, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association (AHA). Students complete an interactive, cognitive portion that includes ten realistic patient microsimulation scenarios covering the ACLS algorithms, a team dynamics lesson, and access to AHA textbooks. Once the student has successfully completed their online course they may take their skills test. Skills tests may be completed at Code 3 Life Support Education’s Pasadena office. Once the skills test has been successfully completed the student will receive their official AHA ACLS Card. With HeartCode ACLS, students will not only benefit from a convenient online based course, but will also save valuable time. The online course will only work with PC’s and not MAC’s.

Benefits:

  • Official American Heart Association approved course
  • Receive Instant , objective feedback and evaluation
  • Faster certification process compared to classroom based course
  • Decrease or eliminate textbook expense
  • Features Realistic patient cases using microsimulation technology
  • AHA Card issued upon completion of skills check

PALS Skills Testing

Busy healthcare providers often need an alternative to traditional, classroom-based PALS training. HeartCode PALS is the official, self-directed, comprehensive e-learning program from the American Heart Association (AHA). Students complete an interactive, cognitive portion that includes 12 realistic patient microsimulation scenarios covering pediatric patients, a team dynamics lesson, recognition and management of sick children. Once the student has successfully completed their online course they may take their skills test. Skills tests may be completed at Code 3 Life Support Education’s Pasadena office. Once the skills test has been successfully completed the student will receive their official AHA PALS Card. With HeartCode PALS, students will not only benefit from a convenient online based course, but will also save valuable time. The online course will only work with PC’s and not MAC’s.

Benefits:

  • Official American Heart Association approved course
  • Receive Instant , objective feedback and evaluation
  • Faster certification process compared to classroom based course
  • Decrease or eliminate textbook expense
  • Features Realistic patient cases using microsimulation technology
  • AHA Card issued upon completion of skills check

Once you purchase the course, we will ship the CD. Please select a skills testing date. When you have finished the PALS Heartcode , print your certificate and call us to set up an appointment for the skills testing - 866-906-0090

BLS Skills Testing

An ideal option for healthcare providers seeking an alternative to traditional classroom training for first-time or renewal certification, this Web-based eLearning program uses eSimulation technology to present interactive, realistic patient scenarios and prepare a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies; perform CPR; use an AED; and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Once the student has successfully completed their online course they may take their skills test. Skills tests may be completed at Code 3 Life Support Education's Pasadena office. Once the skills test has been successfully completed the student will receive their official AHA BLS Card.
 
 

Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and AED Skills

Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED (SPANISH)

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