"Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association."
Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Online Renewal Course
| Prerequisite: |
Must hold a current BLS-HCP card |
| Fees: |
Online registration $22.00 |
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Skills check at LSTC $100.00 |
| Time: |
Must schedule time with Life Support Coordinator |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
This is for recertification only, not for first time BLS-HCP. This online course provides a review for the experienced healthcare professionals with prior CPR training. You must be competent in your basic life support skills to successfully complete the on line test and the skills portion of this program.
Go to www.americanheart.org for registration. When complete, print certification and
contact Teresa Garcia at (650) 725-9938 for a 30 to 40 minute
manikin skills check.
You will not be prompted during this skills
check so you must know your skills and course materials to pass
successfully.
At Stanford, Skills Check will be offered the
last week of each month.
Please check our Web site Schedule
for dates and times.
Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Certification or Recertification
| Prerequisite: |
Certification: First time certification or current BLS-HCP card expired
You must purchase $20.00 student manual.
Recertification: Copy of current BLS-HCP cardSend a copy of your current card (front and back) with the registration form. |
| Fees: |
Certification: $105.00 (Course $85.00 and Manual $20.00 is required)
Recertification: $85.00 (Manual $20.00 is optional) |
| Time: |
08:00 - 14:00 |
| Credits: |
None |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
Description: Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages to the healthcare provider.
Program Highlights:
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Airway: opening airway techniques and techniques to relieve conscious and unconscious chocking in adult, child and infant
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Breathing: ventilation with barrier device and use of the bag-mask
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Circulation: circulation techniques using chest compressions for one and two rescuers, and Defibrillation: use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED).
This course discusses signs and symptoms often associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and how to recognize the signs of a stroke.
A course completion card (BLS-HCP) will be issued for all providers in the BLS-HCP course who successfully complete the written examination and skills demonstration.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Two Day Certification Course
with Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider (HCP) Recertification FREE BLS!
| Prerequisite: |
Copy of current BLS Healthcare Provider (HCP) card, basic EKG rhythm interpretation skills, basic ACLS pharmacotherapy. |
| Fees: |
$350.00 |
| Time: |
08:00 - 16:30 |
| Credits: |
16 CEUs |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
Description: Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Initial Certification is an intensive 2-day course designed around clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader.
Realistic scenarios reinforce the following key concepts:
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performing basic life support.
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recognizing and managing peri-arrest conditions.
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managing cardiac arrest.
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identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes.
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recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke).
ACLS algorithms and effective team resuscitation dynamics are emphasized.
Audience: Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics) who may respond to cardiovascular emergencies.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification
| Prerequisite: |
Current ACLS card or proof of recent completion of an ACLS Prep class and basic EKG interpretation skills or approval of the LSTC Coordinator |
| Fees: |
$260.00 (Includes ACLS manual and CPR/ECC Handbook) |
| Time: |
08:00 - 16:30 |
| Credits: |
8 BRN CE Hrs |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
Description: This course is designed for healthcare providers who either directs or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital.
Upon successful completion of this recertification/certification course you will be able to:
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Manage a peri-arrest condition that may result in cardiac arrest using a team leading approach with effective communication to all members involved
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Demonstrate a single rescue adult arrest using the AED
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Manage a cardiac arrest following one of the 10 core algorithms
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Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and the first 10 minutes of care for the patient with acute coronary syndrome
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Be able to recognize the life-threatening clinical signs such as stroke and describe the appropriate interventions to reduce disability and death
Pre-study is a necessary part of this course. Please allow yourself 2 weeks to complete the online Precourse Preparation Checklist .
Student manual reflects new science in the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines.
AHA ACLS Instructor Course
| Prerequisite: |
A current ACLS Provider card is required for registration |
| Fees: |
$300 (Book and materials included in fee) |
| Time: |
08:00 - 16:30 |
| Credits: |
8 CEUs |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
Description: The American Heart Association ACLS Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to become instructors in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS).
Program Highlights:
Participants will develop proficiency in:
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teaching a provider course
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organizing a provider course
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conducting a provider course
Currently accepted principles of adult learning, the use of interactive teaching strategies, and the ability to sequence instruction and evaluate progress are essential parts of the course.
Upon successful completion of the course and the succeeding student teaching requirements, instructor candidates will obtain an American Heart Association
ACLS Instructor card.
Instructor candidates should be prepared for rigorous pre-study which includes completion of several prerequisites. A current ACLS Provider card is required for registration.
Essentials in ECG Rhythms
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Fees: |
$159.00 |
| Time: |
08:00 - 15:30 |
| Credits: |
7.5 CEUs |
| Location: |
1451 California Ave., Palo Alto, Ca., 94304 |
This one-day workshop is designed for the RN currently working in a monitored unit. Upon completion, the student will have a working knowledge of the heart and its conduction system. The nurse will recognize rhythms seen on monitored units, calculate heart rate, place electrodes for monitoring, and identify appropriate drug interventions.
Program Highlights:
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Describe components and function of the cardiac conduction system
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Calculate heart rate using two consecutive R- waves
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Identify correct electrode placement for three- and five- wire ECG lead systems
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Articulate the criteria for recognizing essential arrhythmias
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Discuss appropriate pharmacologic interventions
This course is recommended for people who have little or no working knowledge or experience with rhythm interpretation and who need to become certified in ACLS.This class is a prerequisite for the ACLS Prep course for those who are not able to interpret basic EKG rhythms. |
