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HeartCode® ACLS is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. To enter the course, students must complete a precourse self-assessment. Students will then be presented with a team dynamics lesson and 10 In-hospital patient cases, including a BLS case and 2 megacode cases. The cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students will take a multiple choice exam and must pass with a minimum score of 84%. There are a variety of additional videos as well as the ACLS Provider Manual and the 2015 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of the patient cases.

Audience

Healthcare providers that need ACLS for their clinical duties. This includes physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and others as required by their employer.

In-Person Skills Session

Hands-on skills testing is a requirement for completion of this course. This may be completed with an AHA instructor or using the VAM that works with the HeartCode system.

BLS is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. The AHA’s BLS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC). This video-based, Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings.

This course is only intended for prospective instructors who already possess a valid BLS Provider certification. Upon completion, as an instructor, you will be able to host CPR, First Aid and BLS Provider classes. Please carefully read the bulleted details below before proceeding with registration.

  • The cost of the course includes course materials, post-course monitoring and your instructor card.
  • The course cost includes a $75.00 deposit. You have 14 days prior to the course date to cancel the course without penalty. After the 14 day mark, your course cost will be refunded, less the deposit to cover materials and electronic courses that have already been purchased and allocated.
  • At the end of the class, you will be required to complete a written test, with a passing score of 80%. 
  • Upon registration, you will recieve an electronic keycode to take your BLS Instructor Essentials course online through the American Heart Associations learning portal. You MUST complete this course and bring your Certificate of Completion with you to class, or e-mail/bring a screen shot of the certificate.

Manual Specifications:

The BLS Instructor Manual includes essential information and Lesson Plans that AHA BLS Instructors need to teach BLS courses, including the full classroom and the blended learning versions.

Following are the specifications for the BLS Instructor Manual:

  • 8.375” x 10.875” manual
  • Includes 64 pages of full-color images and text
  • Contained within a full-color soft cover
  • Includes 40 Lesson Plans for the Instructor-led course and 40 Lesson Plans for the blended learning course
  • Includes 6 divider page tabs
  • Includes the BLS Instructor CD with the following supplemental information and tools: Precourse Materials, Equipment List, Sample Precourse Letter to Students (Classroom Course), Sample Precourse Letter to Students (HeartCode BLS), Sample BLS Course Agenda, Sample HeartCode BLS Agenda, Adult CPR and AED Skills Testing Checklist, Skills Testing Critical Skills Descriptors, Infant CPR Skills Testing Checklist, Skills Testing Critical Skills Descriptors, Team Dynamics Diagram, Summary of High-Quality CPR Components for BLS Providers, BLS Lesson Plans, Blended BLS Lesson Plans, Life Is Why™ Activity Page
  • 3-hole drilled, unbound
  • Shrink-wrapped

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

REQUIRED STUDENT ORIENTATION FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO WILL BE COMPLETING CLINICAL ROTATIONS AT AMR EVANSVILLE.

FIT TESTS OFFERED AFTER ORIENTATION.  YOU MUST SELECT THE "ADD ON" OPTION DURING REGISTRATION.  MASK WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE TEST.

This Web-based, self-directed program uses interactive lessons and videos to teach students CPR, AED and
choking knowledge. Upon registering for this course, you'll receive an e-mail with your registration code, so that you may gain access to the online portion of the class. After you have finished your online portion of the classroom session, the only remaining step is to complete an in-person skills session/test. It is imperative that you call or e-mail our Public Education Coordinator, Brian Dispenza, to set up your skills session, so that you may receive your certification card.

Content includes:

· Adult CPR and AED use
· Adult choking
· Child CPR and AED use (optional)
· Infant CPR (optional)
· Child choking (optional)
· Infant choking (optional)


Successful completion of the full Heartsaver CPR AED Course includes three (3) parts:

· Part 1, Heartsaver CPR AED Online Part 1. Upon successful completion of the online portion, students receive a Part 1 certificate of completion, which must be printed and presented for parts 2 and 3.
· Part 2, a hands-on skills practice session with an authorized AHA Heartsaver Instructor or Heartsaver Skills Evaluator™
· Part 3, a skills test with an authorized AHA Heartsaver Instructor or Heartsaver Skills Evaluator


Upon successful completion of all three parts, students will receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. Additionally, this program may be used for initial or renewal training.


Product Specifications:

· Includes interactive exercises and videos
· Certificate of completion available to print when Part 1 has been completed successfully
· Progress bar at top of course screen and check-mark icons next to each exercise indicate students’ progress through course
· Includes application for taking and referencing notes
· “Drag and drop” tool reinforces steps and sequences and offers student interactivity
· Accordion-style content navigation allows for less scrolling
· Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs
· Navigation controls allow user to move easily through content
· Audio available
· Includes online access to the Heartsaver CPR AED Student Workbook
· Students have access to all information in the online course for 24 months following activation of their course key

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online has been updated to reflect new science from the 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid. This course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Course and is designed to teach students information needed for first aid, CPR, and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor.

 
  • Features
  • Students have the convenience of completing the course at their own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available
  • Can be used for initial or renewal training
  • Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference
  • Certificate of completion available to print when the online portion has been completed successfully
  • Students have access to all information in the online course for 24 months after activation of their key to help reinforce what they have learned
  • Includes audio and transcript for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability
  • Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs
  • Navigation controls provide students with the flexibility to move easily through content and customize their personal learning experience

Course Content

Controlling Bleeding and Bandaging
  • Using a Tourniquet
  • Shock
  • Internal bleeding
  • Burns and electrical injuries
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Using an epinephrine pen
  • Breathing problems
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes and low blood sugar
  • Heat-related emergencies
  • Cold-related emergencies
  • Drowning
  • Amputations
  • Bites and stings
  • Broken bones and sprains
  • Eye injuries
  • Bleeding from the nose
  • Fainting
  • Head, neck, and spine Injuries
  • Penetrating and puncturing injuries
  • Poison emergencies
  • Seizure
  • Mouth and cheek injuries
  • Tooth injuries
  • Splinters 

CPR AED and choking 

CPR and AED Use for Adults*, Children and Infants

Adult*, Child, and Infant Choking

*Optional module

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