Class Schedule

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ACLS EKG & Pharmacology
ACLS for Experienced Providers (EP)
ACLS Heartcode

HeartCode ACLS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s ACLS Course. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session. 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%.  It takes 5-10 hours to complete the online portion.  You must bring your certificate of completion to the Skills Session. We schedule them at 8a on the days we have ACLS class. You will be tested on CPR, Respiratory Arrest and Megacode at the Skills session.

ACLS Provider (Initial - 2 day)

Medical professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies in and out of the hospital enhance their treatment knowledge and skills through the AHA’s ACLS training courses. AHA’s ACLS offerings highlight the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. They also cover airway management and related pharmacology.

The 2 day provider course is intended for anyone who has never had ACLS before. It is highly recommended to attend an EKG and Pharmacology course prior to your first ACLS. If you have been expired for a significant amount of time or are not comfortable with ACLS the 2 day provider might be right for you as you get more practice.

ACLS Provider (Renewal - 1 day)

Medical professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies in and out of the hospital enhance their treatment knowledge and skills through the AHA’s ACLS training courses. AHA’s ACLS offerings highlight the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. They also cover airway management and related pharmacology.

The one day recert or retrain or update ACLS is intended for HCP that use ACLS in their daily skills and have already completed the initial training. If your card is expired you may take the one day but cannot be remediated if you fail megacode or the written test.

Advanced 12 Lead EKG Interpretation
AHA Instructor Updates

American Heart Association Instructor updates for 2025 guidelines requirement.  All instructors must register by Jan 22 2026

Basic Cardiac Rhythms
BLS Heartcode

HeartCode BLS uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS knowledge and skills. After completing the online portion, students attend a structured BLS Hands-On Session with an AHA Instructor. This session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. Where available, students may also complete the hands-on session with a voice-assisted manikin (VAM). HeartCode BLS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal BLS Course.

BLS Instructor Course
BLS Provider (Initial)

The AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives from cardiac arrest. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.

BLS RENEWAL

BLS Renewal for staff who hold current BLS for Healthcare Provider Card (not more than 30 days expired).

Heartsaver CPR AED

The Adult, child and infant CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult CPR/AED valid for two years.

Heartsaver First Aid
MAT Independent Study (MAT IS) Course

This course is for providers working in Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) licensed and regulated child day programs, and accredited private schools. 

MAT curriculum is approved by the Board of Nursing and VDOE, Division of Early Childhood Care and Education. 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to administer oral liquids and tablets, inhaler and nebulizer, ear and eye medications, topical medications, and EpiPen epinephine autoinjector. 

Neuroscience Symposium

Valley Health Neurosciences in partnership with the Winchester Medical Cwenter Foundation present "The Healing Journey: Tools for Recovery and Wellbeing"

PALS Provider (Initial - 2 day)

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. This course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting.  The goal of PALS is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Because the PALS Provider Course covers extensive material in a short time, you will need to prepare for the course beforehand.

If you do not learn and understand the ECG and PALS pharmacology information in the pre-course assessment tests, it is unlikely that you can successfully complete the PALS Provider Course.

PALS Provider (Renewal - 1 day)

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children. The course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, BLS, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. It’s designed for healthcare professionals who direct or manage pediatric respiratory or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest: emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care personnel. The course is also for those who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements.

PEARS Provider
RTTDC Rural Trauma Team Development Course

The course developed by the Rural Trauma Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, RTTDC is based on the concept that in most situations, rural facilities can form a trauma team consisting of at least three core members.  The course is offered in a single day or modular format.  The didactic portion of the course addresses the following concepts: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Thermal Injury, Transfer to definitive Care, Special Considerations(Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Geriatiric), Performance Imrovement and Patient Safety, Teamwork and Communications.

Telemetry Medications
TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course

The Trauma Nursing Core Course is a two day course developed by the Emergency Nurses Association to present a firm foundation in trauma nursing and to provide nurses with core or basic trauma cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills that are associated with the delivery of professional nursing care to the trauma patient.  The goal of TNCC is to improve trauma patient outcomes by providing nurses with foundational trauma knowledge, skills, and a systematic Trauma Nursing Process to guide trauma patient care.

Vertification of successful course completion is based on passing the written exam and the Trauma Nursing Process (TNP) psychomotor  skills station.  Verificaton is valid for four years.

It is preferred that participants have at least six months of clinical nursing experience in an emergency care setting before attending the course participant possesses generic nursing knowledge, has an understanding of emergency care terminology, and has familiarity with standard emergency equipment.

Pre-registration is required 30 days prior to class date.  Pre-course preparation is essential.  This includes completing the online modules and studying the 9th edition TNCC Provider manual.  Email address is REQUIRED to complete on-line modules and for course confirmation.

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