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Basic Cardiac Rhythms should have been taken before EKG Pharm.

EKG Pharm is a prerequisite to taking ACLS. 

Healthcare providers will enhance knowledge and skills in EKG (basic rhythm interpretation) and Pharmacology (the study of drugs and medications, their properties and effect on the body) and learn team member roles. 

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.

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.

Students must come to class with a current ACLS provider manual. Consult your unit educator or leader to obtain a manual. Students must download, print and complete the pre-test and bring to class. A seven day notice is required for all drops/reschedules or the students department will be charged. 

 

Contact VH Professional Development Department with any questions. 68282 or email edu1@valleyhealthlink.com 

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.

Students must bring an ACLS provider manual with them to class. Contact your unit educator or leader to obtain a manual prior to class. Students must download, print and complete the pre-test and bring it with you to class.

A seven day notice is required for all drops/reschedules or your department will be charged. 

Contact the VH Professional Development Department with any questions. 68282 or email EDU1@valleyhealthlink.com 

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.

 

Students must have access to a manual before, during and after class. Contact your unit educator or leader to obtain a manual prior to class. A seven day notice is required for all drops/reschedules or the students department will be charged. 

Contact VH Professional Development Department at 68282 or email EDU1@valleyhealthlink.com 

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

 

Students must have access to a manual prior to, during and after class. Contact your unit educator or leader to obtain a manual prior to class. 

A seven day notice is required for drops/reschedules or the students department will be charged. 

Contact VH Professional Development Department at 68282 or email EDU1@valleyhealthlink.co

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online is a self-directed course that uses interactive lessons and videos to teach you comprehensive First Aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. You will learn:

  • CPR Instruction and First Aid Instruction

After you take the online course, you will need to come in and check off your skills with an AHA Instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course will receive a certificate. Make sure to bring the certificate to your instructor prior to skills testing. You will be issued an AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR course completion E-card upon successful completion of your skills. 

 

 

 

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed specifically for workers with a resonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as correctional officers, childcare workers, security guards, maintenance workers, school personnel, hotel housekeepers, health and fitness club staff and tattoo artists. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired site-specific instruction. Upon completion of the online course, students receive a course completion certificate that can be presented to employers. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course .

 

Students will learn to: 

Protect themselves from blood or blood-containing materials

Act quickly and safely.

Clean the area that has blood or blood-containing materials.

Tell their supervisor about the incident. 

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 - 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.

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.

Verification of successful course completion is based on passing the written exam and the Trauma Nursing Process (TNP) psychomotor  skills station.  Verification 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.  The participant should possess generic nursing knowledge, have 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.