ACLS Provider Training Course

Course Description

The target audience for the AHA/ECC course of Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) includes physicians, nurses, dentist or other licensed healthcare providers who may direct or participate in either hospital or pre-hospital adult cardiovascular resuscitation care.  This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the pre, peri, post arrest patient.  The course core curriculum is based on the 2005 American Heart Association CPR/ECC guidelines.  The 2005 AHA guidelines are evidence based and contain recommendations designed to improve survival from cardiac arrest and life threatening cardiovascular problems. 

Course Objectives  

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 

1. Identify common pre, peri, post arrest cardiac arrhythmia complications and apply therapeutic management utilizing AHA algorithm guidelines.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use.

3. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.

4. Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes.

5. Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.

6. Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

Pre-Requisites 

• Basic Arrhythmia identification skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacology in critical care emergency setting.
• Recommended BCLS Healthcare Provider validation within the last 24 months.

Successfully Completing the Course 

Prior preparation is required for completion of this course.  The ACLS materials must also be obtained.  These materials consist of the 2010 ACLS Provider Manual and/or the 2005 ECC Handbook from the AHA.  Supplemental material is available on this website.  This helps the learner measure pre-course strengths and weaknesses, and gives the learner areas for pre-course review.  

Successful completion of this course is dependent upon the learner demonstrating satisfactory skills in the following areas: 

• Arrhythmia recognition
• Algorithm application
• Airway management
• Defibrillation/Cardioversion
• CPR

A score of at least 84% must be achieved on the final written examination.

Verification of course completion will be issued at the end of class, or within 30 days. 

CME Associates is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  CME Associates takes responsibility for content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Associates designates this education activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

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ACLS Renewal Course

4 Hour Renewal

ACLS includes the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the appropriate early treatment for cardiopulmonary arrest.  Additional important areas include the proper management of situations likely to lead to cardiac arrest and stabilization of the patient in the early period following successful resuscitation.  This course is abased on the international Guidelines for Emergency Cardiac Care.

1. Identify common pre, peri, post arrest cardiac arrhythmia complications and apply therapeutic management utilizing AHA algorithm guidelines.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use.

3. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.

4. Identify and treat ischemic chest pain and expedite the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes.

5. Recognize other life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and provide effective initial care and transfer to reduce disability and death.

6. Demonstrate effective communication as a member or leader of a resuscitation team and recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.

CME Associates is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  CME Associates takes responsibility for content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Associates designates this education activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.  

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PALS Provider Training Course

Course Description

This program focuses on the knowledge, practical skills and critical thinking skills necessary to provide emergency resuscitation of infants and children.  Lecture, material and case presentations from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics core curriculum will be followed by practice teaching stations to integrate the knowledge and skills needed.  Evaluation stations are provided for issuance of AHA course completion cards.

The course is recommended for physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel who work in pediatric or emergency department settings.

Prior preparation is required for completion of this course.  The PALS materials must also be obtained.  These materials consist of the 2005 PALS Provider Manual and/or 2005 ECC handbook from the AHA.  Supplements may be found on this website.  This helps the learner measure pre-course strengths and weaknesses, giving the learner areas for pre-course review.

A score of at least 84% must be achieved on the final written examination.

CURRICULUM

• Advanced Airway Management
• Basic Life Support and Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
• Vascular Access, Fluids and Medication
• Respiratory Failure in the Infant and Child
• Rhythm Disturbances in the Infant and Child
• Cardiopulmonary Arrest in the Infant and Child
• Shock in the Infant and Child

Prerequisites

1. Understanding of life threatening events in children.
2. Responsibility of delivering medical care to infants and children.
3. Current BCLS certification within the last 24 months is strongly recommended.

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the "assess-categorize-decide-act" approach
2. Explain the purpose and components of the general assessment (pediatric assessment triangle)
3. Summarize the ABCDE components of the primary assessment.
4. Summarize the life-saving interventions you should institute if a life-threatening condition is identified.
5. Explain the implications of clinical findings during the general and primary assessment.
6. Evaluate respiratory or circulatory problems using the ABCDE model.
7. Categorize the clinical condition of a seriously ill or injured child by type and severity.
8. recall the components of the secondary and tertiary assessments.

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PALS Renewal Course 4 Hour Renewal

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Discuss the "assess-categorize-decide-act" approach.
2. Explain the purpose and components of the general assessment (pediatric assessment triangle)
3. Summarize the ABCDE components of the primary assessment.
4. Summarize the life-saving interventions you should institute if a life-threatening condition is identified.
5. Categorize the clinical condition of a seriously ill or injured child by type and severity.

CME Associates is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  CME Associates takes responsibility for content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Associates designates this education activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education

BCLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE  LAST 24 MONTHS IS STRONGLY  RECOMMENDED

A COPY OF YOUR PALS  CERTIFICATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION

BCLS Certification Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The purpose of this 6 hour course is to convey the proper sequence and application of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques.  This course will emphasize standard assessment and application skills as recommended by the American Heart Association, International Guidelines for Emergency Cardiac Care. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this program, the participants will be able to: 

• Reduce the risk of the most common causes of injury and death.

• Provide an open airway (using head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust techniques).

• Provide ventilation (breathing) that makes the chest rise, using mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-barrier device ventilation (bag-mask ventilation by healthcare providers).

• Provide chest compressions.

• (If healthcare provider) Show proficiency in bag-mask ventilation for victims of all ages and use of AED's for victims 8 years of age and older.

  Verification of course completion will be issued at the end of class, or within 30 days. 

AHA Position Statement/Policy

The textbook is an integral part of the educational process and the student should have the current textbook throughout the time that the information is required.  Each student must have the current appropriate textbook for use before and after the course

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BCLS Renewal Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The purpose of this 2 hour course is to convey the proper sequence and application of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques.  This course will emphasize standard assessment and application skills as recommended by the American Heart Association, International Guidelines for Emergency Cardiac Care.

COURSE OBJECTIVES  

Upon completion of this program, the participants will be able to: 

• Reduce the risk of the most common causes of injury and death.

• Provide an open airway (using head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust techniques).

• Provide ventilation (breathing) that makes the chest rise, using mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-barrier device ventilation (bag-mask ventilation by healthcare providers).

• Provide chest compressions.

• (If healthcare provider) Show proficiency in bag-mask ventilation for victims of all ages and use of AED's for victims 8 years of age and older.

Verification of course completion will be issued at the end of class, or within 30 days.

AHA POSITION STATEMENT/POLICY

The textbook is an integral part of the educational process and the student should have the current textbook throughout the time that the information is required.  Each student must have the current appropriate textbook for use before and after the course

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ACLS/PALS Recert by FastTrack

What is it?

A fast-paced course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support designed for the individual who does not require a review of AHA guidelines prior to practical and written evaluations. CME Fast Track provides an opportunity for ACLS/PALS providers to revalidate their knowledge and skills in a convenient and individualized setting.

Participants must:

1. Have a current AHA ACLS/PALS Provider card and must have been an approved provider for a minimum of  four years.

2. Be concurrently employed in a critical or emergency care setting with frequent exposure to pre-arrest patients.

3. Be able to apply American Heart Association ACLS/PALS Guidelines during practical and written evaluation stations at course commencement.

When is CME Fast Track?

CME Fast Track is available by special appointment. An American Heart Association ACLS/PALS affiliate Faculty member must approve the candidate for the course, and will provide individualized instruction and evaluation. A study materials packet and pretest will be mailed upon registration, and must be completed prior to attendance. The ACLS or PALS provider renewal will take approximately 90 minutes, and a course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of the entire course. This course is designed for the experienced provider only, and retesting will not be provided. Continuing Education Units are not available for this course. 

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Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Training Course

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide management during delivery and emergency resuscitation of the Neonate.  Lecture material from the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics core curriculum will be followed by practice teaching stations to integrate the knowledge and skills needed.  Written and Skills Testing stations are provided for actual "certification" of Neonatal Resuscitation skills.

This course is recommended for Physicians, Nurses, and other Paramedical personnel who work in Labor and Delivery Department, whose daily responsibility involves, or potentially involves, the providing of health care to the Neonate.

This course requires a four hours of pre-course study by each student.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss physiology of asphyxia in the Neonate.

• Perform the initial ABC's of resuscitation

• Apply the correct use of oxygen to the Neonate during resuscitation

• Demonstrate the leadership skills of evaluation and decision making during delivery of the Neonate who may need resuscitative steps.

• Assemble airway equipment necessary for airway management. Demonstrate basic and advanced techniques for managing a Neonate's airway.

• Successfully manage resuscitation efforts during evaluation stations.

CME Associates is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  CME Associates takes responsibility for content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Associates designates this education activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.  

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Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Recertification

Participants must study the Neonatal Resuscitation Text (Lessons 1-9) prior to attending class.  Three hours of pre-study by each student is expected.  A brief review will be conducted prior to written and station testing.

This course is recommended for physicians, nurses, and other paramedical personnel who work in Labor and Delivery Department, whose daily responsibility involves, or potentially involves, the providing of health care to the neonate.

CME Associates is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  CME Associates takes responsibility for content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Associates designates this education activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.  

 A copy of your current Neonatal Resuscitation card must be included with your registration.

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Arrhythmia Identification

This fourteen (14) hour continuing education course is designed for healthcare providers having electrocardiographic monitoring responsibilities who desire to improve their level of arrhythmia identification skills. Participants will improve their knowledge base of cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, electrocardiographic monitoring principles, lead placement, and a trial and ventricular rhythm changes, including AV conduction disturbances.

This two day workshop will integrate lecture content with discussion and brief practice to guide the learner’s application of the course content to their individual nursing roles.

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Corporate Training

CME Associates serves Southern California's professional community by providing educational courses for all members of industry as well as the medical community. A schedule of classes is available at our facility. We will also hold classes at your place of business for groups of at least ten people.

The following courses are taught in accordance with standards set by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross, and follow EMS guidelines. Upon completions of each course, an appropriate card will be issued by the American Heart Association signifying attainment of the skill level which each individual participant has obtained.

First Aid	This program emphasizes the basic skills of triage and emergency patient care.
Pediatric First Aid	The purpose of this course is to train the participant in first aid techniques as they apply to children and infants.
Basic Cardiac Life Support	The purpose of this course is to convey the proper sequence and application of Basic Cardiac Life Support techniques.
We also offer classes in: Use of AEDs, etc.

 

Group Rates (subject to change without notice) A minimum of ten (10) people is required.
Heartsaver (Adult, Child and Infant)	$45 per person
Heartsaver (Adult only)	$40 per person
First Aid Only (FA)	$50 per person
FA + Adult/Child/Infant CPR	$80 per person
FA + Adult CPR	$70 per person
Healthcare Provider Certification - Onsite	$60 per person
Healthcare Provider Renewal - Onsite	$40 per person

2008 ECC Course Matrix - All disciplines

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Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Course (PHTLS)

The Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is designed for all levels of pre-hospital care provider personnel.  The target audience includes: EMT's, first responders (fire, police, search & rescue, etc.), paramedics, nurses (including industrial based Occupational Health Nurses), physicians, and physician assistants.

The PHTLS course provides the pre-hospital care provider with specific knowledge and skill related to assessment and care, increasing the chance of a victim surviving a traumatic event.  The course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive skills stations designed to impart knowledge and proficiency, dependent on level of licensure.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to::

1. Explain the relationship of kinematics to trauma and its role in patient management.

2. Demonstrate the ability to carry out an initial primary survey, a secondary survey, and a physical exam.

3. Identify the need for spinal immobilization and rapid transport.

4. Show competency in airway management while maintaining inline cervical spine immobilization.

5. Describe the physiology of aging and discuss special considerations involved in patient management.

Curriculum

• Kinematics of injury

• Adult & Child Patient Assessment and Management

• Airway management and Ventilation

• Thoracic Trauma

• Spinal Trauma

• Head Trauma

• Musculoskeletal Trauma

• Shock and Fluids

• Trauma Management of the elderly

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 12806 for 16 Contact hours.

Provider approved for 16 Hours of credit,, EMT-P, OCEMS # 30-0069

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