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Current Course Schedule
All courses are held at the EMSTAR Building,
1058 West Church Street, Elmira NY (see directions below).

ACLS Courses

Course	Date	Time
Computerized Refresher	See instructions below
Original & Recertification	May 15-16, 2010 Recertification 15th only	8:00 AM
Recertification	July 14, 2010	5:00 PM
Original & Recertification	September 18-19, 2010 Recertification 18th only	8:00 AM
Recertification	October 13, 2010	5:00 PM
Recertification	January 8, 2011	8:00 AM
Recertification	March 16, 2011	5:00 PM
Original & Recertification	May 14-15, 2011 Recertification 14th only	8"00 AM

PALS Courses

Course	Date	Time
Original & Recertification	October 16-17, 2010 Recertification 16th only	8:00 AM
Recertification	February 12, 2011	8:00 AM
Original & Recertification	April 16-17, 2011 Recertification 16th only	8:00 AM

	Don't see dates that work for your group? That's OK, call us to arrange for your group's own course at your location!
	Or try the new Computerized ACLS! Just complete the registration form, send it in with your course fee and we will contact you to set up a time for you to pick up the laptop and complete the entire course.      Caution: there are many "online" ACLS courses out there that are not accredited programs. Don't get stuck!

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For more information about the ACLS/PALS courses, or Instructor courses, please call 607-732-2354 ex 105 or email to ksmith @ emstar.org

ACLS PROVIDER COURSE

Goals and Objectives: To present Critical Care Personnel with a concise review and update on the cognitive aspects and practical skills involved in emergency cardiac care.

Course Structure: There are a variety of presentations and several practical stations to develop psychomotor skills.

Discussion Topics Include:
Algorhythm Interventions
Monitoring and Dysrhythmia Recognition
Adjuncts for Airway Control & Ventilation
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Electrical Therapy
Coronary Syndromes
Intravenous and Invasive Techniques
Stroke Care

Skill Stations Incorporate:

1. CPR - Basic Life Support
2. Airway Management BLS/ALS
3. Electrical and Pharmacological Interventions
4. Rhythm Recognition and their Treatment
5. Case Presentations and Management

ACLS Medical Advisor: Earl Robinson, MD

PROVIDER COURSES START PROMPTLY AT 8:00 A.M.
WITH REGISTRATION AT 7:30 A.M.

NOTE:

To ensure proper success, registration fee and form should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to course!

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ACLS RENEWAL COURSES:

These courses are designed for participants who are comfortable with their ACLS skills and would like to receive the latest updated ACLS materials and briefly review for the written and practical evaluations.

NOTE:

Evening Renewal course starts at 5:00pm.

COURSE OUTLINE
Registration
Review of Algorhythms/Treatments
Case Reviews
Evaluations
(Practical/Written)

Prerequisites for all ACLS courses:
Current CPR (BLS) Training (Recommended)

Provider courses (2 day) and the one day renewal courses are held at the EMSTAR Building, 1058 West Church Street, Elmira, NY.

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Travel Directions

From State Route 17, take exit 56 at Church Street, Elmira. Continue on Church Street through the city of Elmira. The street will become one-way, westbound at Hoffman Street. Continue for 0.7 mile to Demarest Parkway. The EMSTAR Building will on the corner, on your right.
     From the west, take Rt 352 to Elmira. At the traffic light in West Elmira, take Water Street (one-way eastbound) for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Demarest Parkway. Go one block, cross Church Street, and the EMSTAR building will be on your right.

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This course is designed for those who would be interested in teaching an ACLS program.

Course Topics

1. Educational Methods
2. Equipment Needs / Trouble shooting
3. Organization
4. Skill Station Demo
5. Mini Presentation
6. Actual Teaching and Completing Student Testing

Prerequisites for Instructor Course
1. Current ACLS Provider Status
2. Strong desire to want to help others

2 Day Provider Course:
Day 1 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (includes Recertification portion)
Day 2 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

1/2 Day Renewal Course
(4 hours) an excellent way to keep your PALS knowledge current.
8:00 am - 12:00

• Review BLS
• Treatment Updates
• Share Actual Cases to Enhance Learning
• Evaluations, Practical and written

PALS courses are held in the EMSTAR Building,
1058 West Church Street, Elmira, NY 14905

Medical Advisor: Marc Immerman, M.D.

THE PALS PROGRAM 2 Day Course

Day #1

Morning Session: Starts 8:00am Sharp!

Registration: 7:30am Overview and Introduction Recognition of Respiratory Failure and Shock Prevention of Cardiopulmonary Arrest Pediatric Trauma Fluids and Drug Therapy BREAK Morning Skill Stations: i. Basic Life Support and Bag Mask Ventilation ii. Advanced Airway Management iii. Vascular Access, Fluids, Medications iv. Rhythm Disturbances and Management LUNCH (on your own)

Afternoon Session

Afternoon Skill Stations: i. Basic Life Support and Bag Mask Ventilation ii. Advanced Airway Management iii. Vascular Access, Fluids, Medications iv. Rhythm Disturbances and Management BREAK Integration: Infant and Child Care Presentations

Day #2

Morning Session

Overview/Questions & Answers Newborn Resuscitation Teaching Stations i. Newborn Resuscitation ii. Respiratory Failure iii. Shock iv. Cardiopulmonary Arrest BREAK Teaching Stations, continued i. Newborn Resuscitation ii. Respiratory Failure iii. Shock iv. Cardiopulmonary Arrest LUNCH

Afternoon Session

Integration: Post- Resuscitation Management BREAK Evaluation Stations i. Newborn Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Arrest ii. Respiratory Failure, Shock iii. Written Evaluation

Program Coordinator: Robert Rajsky (BRajsky@emstar.org), M.S. Ed., AHA Regional Faculty
(607) 732-2354 ex 101 or (607) 331-3158

All course materials will be mailed directly to you upon receipt of your registration form and payment.
NOTE: Although these courses are not sponsored by any AHA component, some or all materials utilized by students or faculty may be AHA materials.