Class Schedule

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- INITIAL

Prerequisite: A current BLS Health Care Provider CPR Card.

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented. ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of skills competency in all learning stations and passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, a Megacode test and a written test. 

- Students receive an ACLS course completion card, valid for two years.
The ACLS Course includes;

  • Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device and use of an (AED)
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics


Course Format: 12 Hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

HNMC employee's can borrow a book at the Simulation Center office on 4 West.  A payroll deduction form will be completed by all employees prior to borrowing a book. Once the Book is returned, the payroll deduction form will be discarded.  

Pre-Course Requirements

Complete the Pre-Course Self Assessment, print your scores and bring them with you to class.  

The ACLS course does not teach algorithms, ECG rhythm recognition, or pharmacology.  If you do not learn and understand the ECG and pharmacology information in the Pre-course Self-Assessment, it is unlikely that you can successfuly complete the ACLS provider course.   

Please note that you will not be taught how to read or interpret ECGs in the course, nor will you be taught deatails about ACLS pharmacology.   

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- RENEWAL

Course Prerequisites:

  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card 
  • Current and valid ACLS Card

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

The ACLS Renewal course covers:

The ACLS Renewal course is a shorten version of the ACLS Initial course. You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.  In order to prove the card is valid, you must show up to the class with the original AHA ACLS card that is not expired.  We will only honor the expiration date on the card until the end of the month it is set to expire on.

The ACLS Course includes;

  • Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device and use of an (AED)
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics

Course Format: 6 HOURS

HNMC employee's can borrow a book at the Simulation Center office on 4 West.  A payroll deduction form will be completed by all employees prior to borrowing a book. Once the Book is returned, the payroll deduction form will be discarded.  

Pre-Course Information

Complete the Pre-Course Self Assessment, print your scores and bring them with you to class.

The ACLS course does not teach algorithms, ECG rhythm recognition, or pharmacology. If you do not learn and understand the ECG and pharmacology information in the Pre-course Self-Assessment, it is unlikely that you can successfuly complete the ACLS provider course.

Please note that you will not be taught how to read or interpret ECGs in the course, nor will you be taught deatails about ACLS pharmacology.

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation. This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and lifeguards who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a Healthcare Provider CPR course.

-TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION

Course Length: Approximately 4.5 Hours

HNMC employee's can borrow a book at the Simulation Center office on 4 West.  A payroll deduction form will be completed by all employees prior to borrowing a book. Once the Book is returned, the payroll deduction form will be discarded.  

 Students who paid full price will be mailed a course manual to keep.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- INITIAL

The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements.

- Students who successfully complete all components of the PALS Course, will receive a PALS Provider course completion card, valid for two years:
The PALS Course includes;

  • Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 1 and 2 rescuer child CPR and AED use
  • 1 and 2 rescuer infant CPR
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Vascular access
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment


Course Format: 13 hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

HNMC employee's can borrow a book at the Simulation Center office on 4 West.  A payroll deduction form will be completed by all employees prior to borrowing a book. Once the Book is returned, the payroll deduction form will be discarded.  

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- RENEWAL

The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements. 

Course Prerequisites:

  • Current and valid BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card 
  • Current and valid PALS Provider Card 

- Students who successfully complete all components of the PALS Course, will receive a PALS Provider course completion card, valid for two years: The PALS Course includes;

  • Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 1 and 2 rescuer child CPR and AED use
  • 1 and 2 rescuer infant CPR
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Vascular access
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

Course Format: 6.5 hours

HNMC employee's can borrow a book at the Simulation Center office on 4 West.  A payroll deduction form will be completed by all employees prior to borrowing a book. Once the Book is returned, the payroll deduction form will be discarded.  

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course

The American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course is currently a two part course:

  • Part 1 will be held at Holy Name Medical Center. We will cover information such as course organization, policies of the AHA a card processing, administration of a course, advertising, equipment cleaning, changes in CPR and why they occur, skills testing, a written test and more.

 

  • Part 2 involves being monitored teaching your first class.. This evaluation must be done within 6 months after completion of part 2.

 

  • In addition to the steps above, all participants must posses a valid BLS for Healthcare Provider certification card. Once all steps are successfully completed, the participant will become an American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor and able to conduct classes on their own.

 

Course Overview

The AHA Instructor Course teaches the methods needed to effectively instruct others in resuscitation courses.  The AHA requires that Instructor be at least 16 years of age for the Heartsaver and BLS Instructor courses. 

Who Should Attend

The Ideal instructor candidate is motivated to; teach, facilitate learning and ensure students acquire the skills necessary for successful course completion.  The ideal instructor candidate views student assessment as a way to improve individual knowledge and skills.

Prerequisites

All Prospective participants in an instructor Course must

  • Have current Provider status in BLS Health Care Provider
  • Have the most recent edition of the AHA Provider Manual for the discipline they wish to teach.

The following are the steps to become an AHA Instructor

  1. Complete the instructor candidate application. (Please call our office for the form and to discuss eligibility)
  • Must be aligned with an AHA Training Center (Taking the course at HNMC aligns you with HNMC Training Center)
  1. Complete the discipline specific Instructor Course
  2. Be successfully monitored by the primary Training Center.

This course is designed to prepare qualified instructors to teach CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. It will include a review of essential skills and BLS concepts, equipment use, and AHA instructor expectations.

ACLS Instructor Course

For ACLS/PALS the pre-test MUST be completed PRIOR to the course date with a passing score of 80% (or higher). The passing certificate MUST be presented to the Instructor(s) at the begining of the course date. All course material must be received PRIOR to the course date. Failure to complete any of the items will result in the charges listed above.

 

IV Insertion Workshop

Whether you are a new or have been “out of the game” for awhile, this Intravenous Venipuncture Insertion Workshop will boost your clinical skills and your confidence. This workshop provides in-depth intravenous venipuncture techniques with multiple opportunities for hands-on participation to enhance the learning process. You will learn how to properly insert a peripheral IV and understand important risks and  complications associated with IVs.

The workshop content includes venous anatomy and physiology, vein identification, criteria for vein selection, device and gauge selection, complications and the venipuncture procedure using safe IV techniques.

Objectives:

* Learners will learn the importance and indications of performing an IV insertion.

* Learners will understand the steps of IV insertion and possible IV complications.

* Learners will demonstrate & practice multiple IV insertion techniques.

Audience:

Registered Nurses (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Graduate Nurse (RN/LPN)

Student Nurses (RN/LPN)

 

Physician ONLY- BLS & ACLS Combination Course

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care.  ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

The Physician BLS & ACLS course is a shortened version of those courses.  This course is DESIGNED FOR THE EXPERIENCED PHYSICIAN who could potentially use the AHA ACLS guidelines in their practice.  

Course Format: 3.0 HOURS

Employee's please pick up book at the Simulation Center offices on 4W.

Pre-Course Requirements

Complete the Pre-Course Self Assessment, print your scores and bring them with you to class.

The ACLS course does not teach algorithms, ECG rhythm recognition, or pharmacology.  Further, this course does not teach how to read and interpret ECGs.

Heart Saver CPR AED

The Heartsaver® CPR AED course is intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including; security guards, airline personnel, personal trainers and teachers.

It is also appropriate for lay rescuers who may have a need to respond to an emergency in the workplace, and family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death.

-TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION

Course Length: Approx 3 hours 

Employee's please pick up book at the Simulation Center office on 4W. Deposit Required (No cash only check or money order)

General public will be mailed a book to keep.

Note: The Heartsaver CPR / AED Course is not recommended for people in or entering the medical profession. 
Please see BLS for Healthcare Provider. 

SKILLS and SKILLS TESTING-ACLS Heart Code

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the BLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Holy Name Community Training Center at (201) 227-6254 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.    

SKILLS and SKILLS TESTING-BLS Heart Code

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the BLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Holy Name Community Training Center at (201) 227-6254 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.    

SKILLS and SKILLS TESTING-Heart Saver CPR/AED

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the BLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Holy Name Community Training Center at (201) 227-6254 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.       

 

Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR

Description:

Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do if there is severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR or choking rescue!

Safe Sitter® Course Content:

  • Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
  • Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
  • First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
  • Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Safe Sitter® Program Options:

  • Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR, 6½-hour curriculum (formerly known as Safe Sitter® 1-day)
SKILLS and SKILLS TESTING-PALS Heart Code

Please continue with the registration for the skills portion of the BLS Heart Code.  Once registration and payment are completed, please call the Holy Name Community Training Center at (201) 227-6254 to schedule your skills and testing evaluation.  

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Holy Name Medical Center
 718 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666

phone (201) 227-6254