AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2015 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
You may register for classes and pick up books by contacting Barbara Leonard, , 775-783-3083 or Andrea Highfill, , 775-782-1622. Students must be registered on or before the registration deadline for each class. Please give 48 hours notice if possible when cancelling attendance for a class.
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
This course teaches providers to respond to a cardiovascular emergency. It is intended for physicians, nurses, EMT’s, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other health care professionals. ACLS provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult cardiac arrest. Pre-requisites include current BLS certification and current ACLS certification.
Renewal (must have a current ACLS certification) Cost: Free for CVMC employees, $100 for community members (cost includes book)
Dates: January 6, 2015 Tuesday 8:00am – 2:00pm Registration Deadline: December 30
March 9, 2015 Monday 8:00am – 2:00pm Registration Deadline: March 2
June 18, 2015 Thursday 8:00am – 2:00pm Registration Deadline: June 11
October 15, 2015 Thursday 8:00am – 2:00pm Registration Deadline: October 8
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) HEALTHCARE PROVIDER COURSE
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and use an AED. The course includes adult, child, and infant rescue skills in both the out-of-hospital and in-hospital settings.
Cost: Free for CVMC employees, $45 for community members (cost includes book)
Dates: Jan. 15, 2015 Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm Registration Deadline: January 8
March 18, 2015 Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm Registration Deadline: March 11
May 5, 2015 Tuesday 9:00am – 1:00pm Registration Deadline: April 28
July 17, 2015 Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm Registration Deadline: July 10
Sept. 3, 2015 Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm Registration Deadline: August 27
Nov. 16, 2015 Monday 9:00am –1:00pm Registration Deadline: Nov. 9
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2015 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
HEARTCODE (BLS ONLINE RENEWAL)
This online BLS renewal option is offered to CVMC staff members with current BLS certifications. Contact Barbara Leonard or Andrea Highfill for details.
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
This course is designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. This course is intended for pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Renewal (must have a current PALS certification) Cost: Free for CVMC employees, $100 for community members (cost includes book)
Dates: September 15, 2015 Tuesday 8:00am – 2:00pm Registration Deadline: September 8
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