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Healthcare & CPR

Healthcare & CPR Education

As an authorized training provider through the American Heart Association, we deliver high-quality, industry-recognized emergency response instruction. Our courses provide certification in the care of adults, children, and infants; equipping participants with the skills and confidence to respond in emergency situations.

We offer courses that are open to the general public, which are listed in our course schedule. We also offer private courses for organizations. Training for these courses can be held on campus or on-site for added convenience.

Current Courses

Our workforce healthcare and AHA CPR courses are listed below. If these courses do not fulfill the requirements needed for your specialized profession, please contact us to request a program tailored to meet your business needs.

This course prepares and trains healthcare professionals on how to perform CPR. It includes adult, child, and infant resuscitation techniques and focuses on healthcare providers in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, and for students entering a healthcare profession. Full BLS Provider Course takes approximately 4.5 hours (with breaks) to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. BLS Renewal Course takes approximately 4 hours (with breaks) to complete, including skills practice and testing. Emphasis on high-quality CPR including a team dynamics classroom activity. Video-based course with real world scenarios. Practice sessions with Instructor feedback included in the course. Actual class times will vary based on topics taught, instructor discussion style, class engagement, numbe

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR AED courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs CPR and AED training and a course completion card for job (e.g., OSHA), or other regulatory requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. Class times reflect required topic video run time with some supporting discussion. 3.0 hours. Actual class times will vary based on topics taught, instructor discussion style, class engagement, number of students and manikin ratios. Heartsaver Course Completion Card (E-Card), valid for two years. First Aid is not taught in this class.

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs First Aid, CPR and AED training and a course completion card for job (e.g., OSHA), or other regulatory requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. Class times reflect required topic video run time with some supporting discussion. 5.0 hours. Actual class times will vary based on topics taught, instructor discussion style, class engagement, number of students and manikin ratios. Heartsaver Course Completion Card (E-Card), valid for two years.

The course teaches critical lifesaving skills to respond to emergencies involving children and infants. Ideal for childcare workers, teachers, parents, and others who work with and care for children, this course includes pediatric first aid, child and infant CPR, and how to use an AED. Students participate in hands-on practice and realistic scenarios to build confidence and readiness for emergencies in schools, daycare centers, homes, and community settings. Class times reflect required topic video run time with some supporting discussion. 5.0 hours. Actual class times will vary based on topics taught, instructor discussion style, class engagement, number of students and manikin ratios. Heartsaver Pediatric Course Completion Card (E-Card), valid for two years.

Designed to prepare the student to recognize emergencies, to give immediate care, and to access the medical system. Discuss how universal precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE), and handwashing can protect against germs and disease. List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid responders. Describe the key steps in first aid. Demonstrate the steps to respond to a first aid emergency. Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke. Describe how to use an epinephrine autoinjector. Demonstrate how to control bleeding and apply direct pressure and bandage. Recognize elements of common illnesses and injuries. Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers. 1.5 hours, Actual class times will vary based on topics taught, instructor discussion style, class engagement, number of students. First Aid Course Completion Card (E-Card), valid for two years.

This course is intended to train individuals in knowledge and skills need to perform phlebotomy (needle access of peripheral venous circulations) in adults.  Topics addressed include indications, contra indications, anatomy, access devices, vacutainer system, universal precautions, hazardous and sharps disposal, and handling of specimens. 8.0 hours. Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Students will learn how to perform capillary punctures, ancillary glucose testing, chain of custody urine drug screens, low complexity procedures, processing of specimens for referral laboratories, shipping and handling regulations for laboratory specimens, and an overview of HIPAA privacy regulations.  This course will expand upon topics covered in the Basic Phlebotomy course.  This course will provide phlebotomists and physician office staff with an overview of procedures required for the collection and processing of specimens. 8.0 hours. Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Nearly 80% of all hospitalized patients require some form of IV fluids and IV medications.  In addition, the need for IV therapy extends to Rehabilitation Units, Long Term Care, Home Care, Surgery Centers, and various Clinics.  It is important that the nurses, physicians & physician assistants caring for these patients have knowledge of IV therapy principles including fluid & electrolytes, composition of IV fluids, the physiology of how IV fluids and IV medications affect the patient, how to calculate IV medication dosages, how to start and stop IV therapy.  Nurses, physicians & physician assistants also need to be aware of the legal issues involved in administration of IV therapy.  This course addresses these issues as well as principles of phlebotomy and blood transfusions. This course is designed to equip the healthcare professional with the information and skills needed to successfully initiate and maintain I.V. therapy.  Principles learned in this course and the hands-on practice will equip the health care professional to administer IV therapy in a safe and effective manner. Course meets for three consecutive days, eight hours each day, including instructional lab hours as assigned by the instructor. Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course.

There are many patients who require cardiac monitoring as part of their health evaluation and care.  To provide the best care for these individuals it is vital that the healthcare staff is able to interpret what the cardiac monitor is showing.  In addition to accurately reading the cardiac monitor it is also important for healthcare workers to be able to know and provide the appropriate interventions needed to correct any cardiac irregularity.  The purpose of this course is to equip the healthcare worker with the knowledge required to interpret a cardiac monitor pattern.  In addition, the health care worker will also know how to intervene to correct a variety of cardiac arrhythmia.  Course meets for three consecutive days, eight hours each day, including instructional lab hours as assigned by the instructor. Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Materials

Please note, some courses may require the purchase of certification materials, such as course manuals or certification cards, through the appropriate certifying agency.

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