AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER

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For those who are renewing their ACLS certification:

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

 

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

To prepare for the course, you must:

  • Complete/pass the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment on the ACLS Student Website
    • The information for accessing the Self-Assessment test is on pg. ii of the 2015 ACLS Provider Manual – if you do not receive your manual until the day of the class you can access the Self-Assessment test with the following information:
    • You must receive at least a 70% to pass the Self-Assessment test – you may retake the Self-Assessment test until this score is achieved
    • Print your certificate after completing the Precourse Self-Assessment test and bring the certificate with you to class
    • Students are required to complete the Precourse Self-Assessment. Students will NOT receive an ACLS Provider card until this certificate for completion of the Self-Assessment is turned in 
  • Complete a BLS course or be able to perform high-quality BLS, including the use of an AED according to the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
    • Be sure to bring your BLS Provider card with you to your PALS course
  • Understand the 9 cases in the ACLS Provider Manual
  • Understand the ACLS algorithms for the cases in the ACLS Provider Manual 
  • Note: Students taking the renewal/update course must have the 2020 ACLS Provider Manual.

If you have any questions about the above requirements please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

The initial ACLS course is a 2-Day Course:

Day 1 - 8:00am - 4:00pm   Day 2 - 8:00am 2:00pm (noon)

 

An alternative to classroom-based ACLS training, HeartCodeTM ACLS is a self-paced, comprehensive eLearning course. The course includes interactive patient cases that test students’ ability to apply the ACLS algorithms to effect treatment. The full course combines the web-based lessons with advanced CPR skills training.
For the healthcare team, the course offers:
• standardized ACLS instruction
• improved competency
• cost savings through less time away from the job

 Please Note: Students are allowed up to 60 days after the completion of the online part of the course to complete the skills session.

For healthcare providers needing basic rhythm recognition skills, including those preparing for ACLS

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

For those who are renewing theiir PALS certification.

The goal of the PALS course is 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. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatic assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus adminstration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

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.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CE Provider #15410, for One unit of continuing education per hour of classroom instructruction will be given.

CA EMS CE Provider #19-0723.  Target Audience:  EMT's, Paramedic's, MICN's.  One unit of continuing education per hour of classroom instructruction will be given.

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

The goal of the PALS course is 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. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatic assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus adminstration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

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.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CE Provider #15410 for 12 contact hours.

CA EMS CE Provider #19-0723.  Target audience:  EMT's, Paramedic's, MICN's. 12 Instructor based CEU's

The initial PALS course is a 2-Day Course: 

Day 1 - 8:00am - 4:00pm   Day 2 -9:00am 2:00pm 

Recommended:   

For healthcare providers needing basic rhythm recognition skills, including those preparing for PALS

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Class - http://superiorlifesupport.enrollware.com/registration/schedule.aspx#ct220

Pharmacology Class -

http://superiorlifesupport.enrollware.com/registration/schedule.aspx#ct221

Learn: Pediatric EKG Rhythms (Online) -

http://superiorlifesupport.enrollware.com/registration/schedule.aspx#ct189 

For healthcare providers needing basic rhythm recognition skills, including those preparing for PALS

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

HeartCode PALS Part 1 provides computer-based lessons that uses eSimulation technology so students “virtually” assess and formulate treatment for pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest patients. Students complete 12 interactive hospital-based cases that test their ability to apply the PALS algorithms to effect treatment.

Students receive step-by-step feedback through debriefing on actions taken and suggestions for improvement. This course also includes a pre-course self-assessment of ECG recognition and pharmacology knowledge. 

The complete course combines the Part 1 lessons with hands-on skills practice and skills testing, and offers an alternative to PALS classroom.  

Please Note: Students are allowed up to 60 days after the completion of the online part of the course to complete the skills session.

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

The BLS for Healthcare Providers Course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation.

For healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course. This would also include nursing students, EMT students and anyone that is interested in becoming a BLS Instructor.

 

This course meets the Dental Board of California's requirements for 4 units of continuing education.

 

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

 

Basic Life Support Renewal course is for students who have current BLS cards that will be expiring. Students will be required to show proof of BLS certificate upon arrival for course. The BLS Renewal course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

In this program, students complete the cognitive portion (Part 1) of BLS for Healthcare Providers training through a series of self-paced online modules. Students answer short multiple-choice questions within case-based scenarios, and receive feedback based on their answers, to proceed through 10 critical checkpoints. This course provides access to 21 optional review sections, including 17 videos from the BLS for Healthcare Providers video, which reinforce the adult, child and infant CPR sequences taught in the course.

This course is for healthcare providers seeking an initial or renewal BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card. Part 1 can be completed in approximately 2 hours; time to complete a practice and testing session (Parts 2 and 3) varies.

The Heartsaver CPR Course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults and children and infant CPR, and use of barrier devices for all ages.

 

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 and coaches.

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

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

Basic training in CPR & AED use.

This course teaches:

  1. Adult/child CPR with mask
  2. Adult/child choking
  3. Adult/child AED use
  4. Optional modules in infant CPR and choking

Duration: 2.5 hours online; 45 minute skills session at training center. Skills session included. Please call the training center at 661-607-0344 to schedule your skills session.

 

Please Note: Students are allowed up to 60 days after the completion of the online part of the course to complete the skills session.

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If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

Comprehensive safety training for the workplace.

This course teaches:

  1. First aid basics
  2. Medical emergencies
  3. Adult/child CPR with mask
  4. Adult/child choking
  5. Adult/child AED use

Duration: 2.5 hours online, 45 min. skills session at training center. Skills session sold separately.

Please Note: Students are allowed up to 60 days after the completion of the online part of the course to complete the skills session.

 

For anyone needing basic first aid training.

This course teaches:

  1. First aid basics
  2. Medical emergencies
  3. Injury emergencies
  4. Environmental emergencies

Duration: 1–2 hours online, 30 min. skills session at training center. Skills session sold separately.

Please Note: Students are allowed up to 60 days after the completion of the online part of the course to complete the skills session.

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If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

Successful completion of the full Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course includes three parts:

  • Part 1, Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online course
  • Part 2, a hands-on skills practice session with an authorized AHA Instructor within 60 days
  • Part 3, a hands-on skills testwith an authorized AHA Instructor within 60 days

After you successfully complete all three parts, you will receive an AHA Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. Skills sessions (Parts 2-3) are sold separately and must be completed within 60 days of completing the online Part 1.

 

By signing up for "Skills Test Only," note that you will only be completing Part 3 of the required steps. Please bring your online completion certificate upon arrival of your skills session.

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

*BRAND NEW 2014* Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online Part 1

 

This course from the American Heart Association reflects science in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.

The AHA’s Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online Part 1 Course is a blended learning course that contains information on how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This course provides a one-stop shop for pediatric first aid, CPR and AED training needs for child care providers. You will learn:

  • The Four Steps of First Aid (Prevent, Be Safe, Phone 911, Act)
    • Illnesses and injuries (topics include but are not limited to)
      • Allergic Reactions
      • Asthma
      • Bleeding and Bandaging
      • Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar
      • Drowning
      • Dehydration
      • Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries
      • Seizure
      • Temperature-Related Issues
    • Child and infant safety checklist
  • CPR, AED and choking
    • CPR for infants
    • CPR and AED for children
    • CPR and AED for adults (optional)
    • How to help a choking adult (optional)
    • How to help a choking child
    • How to help a choking infant.

Course Features:

  • Includes online access to portions of the Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook
  • Features a transcript option to help meet diverse learning needs
  • Includes several AHA resources to aid in learning, such as skills summary sheets, job aids (action plans, checklists and informational sheets) and videos
  • Students have access to all information in the online course for 24 months, following activation of their course key
  • Certificate of completion available to print when Part 1 has been completed successfully

Once you begin the course, you’ll have access to the online lessons, videos, manuals and resources for two years! And you can start and stop the course at your convenience until you have finished it at your own pace.

Successful completion of the full Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course includes three parts:

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  • Part 1, Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online course
  • Part 2, a hands-on skills practice session with an authorized AHA Instructor within 60 days
  • Part 3, a hands-on skills testwith an authorized AHA Instructor within 60 days

After you successfully complete all three parts, you will receive an AHA Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. Skills sessions (Parts 2-3) are sold separately and must be completed within 60 days of completing the online Part 1.

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

The Family & Friends CPR program teaches how to perform CPR in infants and how to help an infant who is choking.

 

Family members, friends and members of the general community who care for infants and want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. This program also can be a non-credentialed option for middle- and high-school students

 

How the PALS Instructor Essentials Course works

The PALS Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended-learning format.  To become an AHA PALS Instructor, candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session, which is classroom based.  The online portion of the course contains both core content and discipline-specific modules to prepare the instructor candidates for the hands-on session. In the classroom, our Faculty will continue preparing instructor candidates to become AHA instructors by focusing on the in-depth material about the PALS discipline that candidates will be teaching.  The hands-on session includes instruction, practice, and an exam, allowing instructor candidates to successfully use their instructor materials and skills. As a PALS Instructor, candidates will also be able to teach the following courses:

  • PALS Initial
  • PALS Renewal
  • PALS Heartcode Online and Skills

Who Can Take This Course

The PALS Instructor Essentials Course is for instructor candidates who have already successfully completed the PALS Provider Course.

You must be a licensed professional to teach this course! Candidates interested in taking this course must be a licensed or certified healthcare professional with PALS skills in their scope of practice (examples include: paramedic, MD, RN, NP, PA)

Teaching life-saving skills is not only rewarding, but becoming a PALS Instructor is also great for:

  • Building your resume while supplementing your income
  • Creating a business in conjunction with your healthcare career
  • Becoming a champion of life-saving knowledge and skills

This course is also a great option for current AHA PALS Instructors who want to enhance or update their teaching skills.

Prerequisites for Instructor Candidates

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a current American Heart Association PALS Provider course completion card (no other PALS certifications will be accepted)
  • Be proficient in the skills of PALS
  • Complete the AHA PALS Instructor Essentials Course Online
  • Be aligned with an American Heart Association Training Center (Please note:  Superior Life Support does charge an alignment fee that is not included in the cost of this course.)
    • Superior Life Support Instructor Membership*:  $35/mo. *Membership includes American Heart Association (AHA) alignment with Superior Life Support.  All American Heart Association Instructors are required to align with an authorized Training Center like Superior Life Support.
    • To align with Superior Life Support, please contact our office at contact@superiorlifesupport.com or call us at 661-607-0344. Login information will be created for you to sign up for our membership plan.
    • If you do not plan to align with our AHA Training Center, please bring a signed Instructor Candidate Application showing that another Training Center has accepted you per the prerequisites set by the AHA. The Training Center that you choose to align with will be the issuer of your Instructor card.

Steps to Become an Instructor

  1. Be accepted by a AHA Training Center (Superior Life Support) by enrolling in an Instructor Course and completing an Instructor Candidate Application with that Training Center.
  2. Have current AHA Provider status in the discipline for that Instructor Essentials course and be proficient in all the skills of that discipline.
  3. Successfully complete the Instructor Essentials Course, including both the online and hands-on session
  4. Successfully be monitored teaching within 6 months of completing the hands-on session of the Instructor Essentials course.
  5. Completing the Course Director Program as outlined by Superior Life Support in the Instructor Essentials Instructor Led Course. Instructors must be signed off as Course Directors by the Training Center Coordinator. (PAM pg. 39, 48-49)

Course Fee:  $595

Fee Includes:

  • PALS Instructor Essentials online course access code
  • 8-hours of classroom instruction
  • Course Director Mentorship
  • 2-year AHA Instructor Certification (upon successful completion of initial monitoring)

Additional Course Fees:

  • PALS Instructor Manual (required for the course): $50
  • PALS Provider DVD Set (not included in Instructor Manual): $95
  • PALS Provider Manual (unless previously owned from provider course): $46

**The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.**

 

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course is designed to meet the regulatory and credentialed training requirements for child care workers in all 50 states.  This course teaches basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills for children such as:
• What to do when a child or infant has a breathing problem
• Giving compressions and breaths to an infant or child
• Stopping bleeding that can be seen

If you would like to donate to the National HART Foundation, a non for profit organization that teaches high school students the life saving skills needed to perform CPR and use an AED, please check yes for the NHF Donation.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

Students have the right to cancel their reservation and obtain a full refund as long as arrangements are made 24 hours prior to the class.* A $10.00 cancellation fee will apply for those cancellations made within 24 hours of the class.

*Please Note: Refunds cannot be issued to those students who have purchased the online AHA Web Key and have already begun the course.*

**For Students that are completing the ACLS or PALS Online and Skills test, there will be a $25 rescheduling fee if less than 24 hours notice.**