ACLS & PALS
Program Coordinator: Robert Rajsky M.S. Ed., AHA Regional Faculty
All course materials will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration & payment.
Register online or print off and mail a Registration Form with your payment.
ACLS COURSE OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the ACLS course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a member of an advanced life support team. Students will learn how to manage a variety of ACLS cases, including respiratory arrest, four types of cardiac arrest, four types of pre-arrest emergencies, and stroke.
This course is recommended for emergency, intensive care, or critical care personnel; emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, EMT’s,paramedics, and respiratory therapists.
This course is recommended for emergency, intensive care, or critical care personnel; emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, EMT’s,paramedics, and respiratory therapists.
Computerized ACLS Renewal:
HeartCode ACLS is an interactive self-directed learning program which completes all cognitive requirements for the American Heart Association ACLS Course. Course completion consists of two separate elements: completing the computer-based cognitive portion and demonstrating skills to an AHA ACLS Instructor.
HeartCode ACLS is an interactive self-directed learning program which completes all cognitive requirements for the American Heart Association ACLS Course. Course completion consists of two separate elements: completing the computer-based cognitive portion and demonstrating skills to an AHA ACLS Instructor.
UPCOMING ACLS COURSE SCHEDULE:
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March 14, 2012 Recertification 5:00pm
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May 12 & 13, 2012
Recertification 5/12 8:00am– Noon
Original 5/12 & 5/13 8:00am-5:00pm
PALS COURSE OVERVIEW:
PALS is a comprehensive course that emphasizes early recognition of pre-arrest states and the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. It is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, paramedic, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals.
The PALS provider course and the PALS renewal course follow the curriculum developed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
At the completion of the PALS Provider and Renewal Courses the participant will be able to:
1.Utilize AHA assessment and management tools to assess,categorize, decide, and act on respiratory failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and shock in infants and children.
2.Demonstrate team approach to resuscitation serving as team leader and team member.
3.Demonstrate effective techniques in basic life support, airway maintenance, vascular access, cardiac electric therapy, and pharmacologic therapy.
UPCOMING PALS COURSE SCHEDULE:
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February 11, 2012 Recertification 8:00am
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April 14 & 15, 2012
Recertification 4/14 8:00am– Noon
Original 4/14 & 4/15 8:00am-5:00pm
Cancellation/Refund Policy
EMSTAR reserves the right to cancel a course up to the day of the course. A refund minus the cost of course materials will be given or placement in the next available course. If participant cancels, refunds will be given minus the cost of course materials, provided cancellation is received 72 hours prior to the course.
Registration is Limited
Registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to the course. Acceptance of registration is based on receipt of payment and completed registration form.
Registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to the course. Acceptance of registration is based on receipt of payment and completed registration form.
