Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Recertification (with online BLS Healthcare Provider Skills Check)
This course is designed for a prepared student who may routinely use ACLS in a clinical setting, whether in or out of the hospital. Upon successful completion of this ACLS recertification course you will be able to:
- Manage a peri-arrest condition that may result in cardiac arrest following the 10 core algorithms.
- Demonstrate one - rescuer CPR/AED
- Manage the first 10 minutes of a cardiac arrest using a team leading approach
- Manage a respiratory arrest
- Pass the closed book test with a score of 84% or greater
Prerequisite: Current ACLS Provider card.
Online BLS portion of the course can be completed in approximately 2 hours.
On-line Course Printed Course Completion Certificate must be brought to the skills check session. * To earn an AHA BLS card in conjunction with AHA Online Renewal, after completing the on-line course, you must demonstrate the required skills to a BLS instructor. To purchase your online BLS key for $17.50 go to
onlineaha.org. *
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Dominican Hospital employees have pre-paid BLS Part 1 keys for this class. Please contact Human Resources/Education, Tricia Davie for a key number.
Required Books: ACLS 2006 manual - required and
CPR/ECC Handbook is optional.
Obtain books from one of the following companies:
Channing Bete Company. 800 611-6083 aha.channing-bete.com
Laerdal Medical Corporation. 888 562 4242 Laerdal.com
Worldpoint ecc, INC. 888 322 8350 eworldpoint.com – optional.
Credits: 6 CEHs
Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we can mail your new card upon completion of the course.
Parking: Saturday classes park along the parimeter road or in the Twin Lakes Church parking lot. DO NOT park in Lot M.
| Sat., Oct. 10 |
8a -3p |
Room 1520 |
$250 |
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| Sat., Nov. 7 |
8a -3p |
Room 1520 |
$250 |
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| Sat., Dec. 5 |
8a -3p |
Room 1520 |
$250 |
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Instructors: American Heart Association Certified
Call 831.479.6331 to register by phone. For course questions call Alida Canale RN, Education Department 462-7535 .
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider -
Renewal Skills Check
This course is intended for healthcare providers seeking first-time training or renewal of their BLS card. Through interactive scenarios, this course teaches:
- 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant)
- AED use (adult, child)
- Bag-mask use (adult, child, infant)
- Rescue breathing and choking (adult, child infant)
Online course can be completed in approximately 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Online course can be completed in approximately 2 hours.
On-line Course Printed Course Completion Certificate must be brought to the skills check session. * To earn an AHA BLS card in conjunction with AHA Online Renewal, after completing the on-line course, you must demonstrate the required skills to a BLS instructor. To purchase your online BLS key for $17.50 go to
onlineaha.org. *
*
Dominican Hospital employees have pre-paid BLS Part 1 keys for this class. Please contact Human Resources/Education, Tricia Davie for a key number.
Credits: No CEH for MD, DMD, DDS, RN per California Board of Registered Nursing, IMQ. Certified Nursing Assistants and Dental Assistants
may claim 3 hours of continuing education hours.
Instructors: American Heart Association Certified
Parking: Friday classes Park in lot M, and bring $2.00 in crisp bills to purchase a parking permit. Permits are available via vending machines in the parking lots.
| Fri., Nov. 6 |
4:30-5:30p |
Room 1521 |
$40 |
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| Fri., Nov. 13 |
4:30-5:30p |
Room 1521 |
$40 |
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| Fri., Dec. 4 |
4:30-5:30p |
Room 1521 |
$40 |
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| Fri., Jan. 22 |
4 -5p |
Room 1520 |
$40 |
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| Fri., Jan. 29 |
4 -5p |
Room 1520 |
$40 |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Course
This CPR course is intended for those who work in a health-care setting and are required to take a Healthcare Provider course for their employment. This course teaches:
- 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant)
- AED use (adult, child)
- Bag-mask use (adult, child, infant)
- Rescue breathing and choking (adult, child infant)
Required Books: BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual
You may obtain books from one of the following companies:
Channing
Channing Bete Company - 800-611-6083 aha.channing-bete.com
Laerdal Medical Corporation - 888-562-4242 Laerdal.com
Worldpoint ecc, INC. - 888-322-8350 eworldpoint.com
Credits: No CEH for MD, DMD, DDS, RN per California Board of Registered Nursing, IMQ. Certified Nursing Assistants and Dental Assistants
may claim 4 hours of continuing education hours.
Instructors: Are American Heart Association Certified.
Parking:
Saturday classes park along the parimeter road or in the Twin Lakes Church parking lot. DO NOT park in Lot M.
| Sat., Nov. 14 |
9a-1p |
Room 1520 |
$70 |
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| Sat., Dec. 19 |
9a-1p |
Room 1520 |
$70 |
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| Wed., Jan. 27 |
9a-1p |
Room 1520 |
$70 |
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Basic Provider Course
This course is designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently evaluate and effectively manage seriously ill infants and children.
Upon successful completion of this PALS recertification course you will:
- Actively participate in, practice, and complete all course lessons
- Pass skills tests in child 1-rescuer CPR/AED and infant 1 and 2 rescuer CPR
- Pass a written test with a minimum score of 84%
- Pass 2 PALS core case tests as a team leader
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of ECG's and pediatric pharmacology
Pre-study: is a necessary part of this course. Please allow yourself a 2- week lead time to complete the Pre-course Preparation Checklist inside of the PALS manual.
Required Books: PALS 2006 Manual-required
and CPR/ECC Handbook–optional
You may obtain books from one of the following companies:
Channing Bete Company - 800-611-6083 aha.channing-bete.com
Laerdal Medical Corporation - 888-562-4242 Laerdal.com
Worldpoint ecc, INC. - 888-322-8350 eworldpoint.com
Dominican employees may borrow books from the
Dominican Education Center. Please take your registration receipt to the Education department in order to check-out a book.
Credits: 13 CEHs
Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we can mail your new card upon completion of the course.
Parking: Park in lot M, and bring $2.00 in crisp bills to purchase a parking permit.
Permits are available via vending machines in the parking lots.
Class: #08WLPP1-02
Dates: Wed., Jan. 6 & Thurs., Jan. 7, 2010
Time: Wed. 8 am - 2:30 pm / Thurs. 8 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Room 1520,
Nursing Skills Lab,
Cabrillo College
Cost: $275
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification
This course is designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently evaluate and effectively manage seriously ill infants and children.
Upon successful completion of this PALS recertification course you will:
- Actively participate in, practice, and complete all course lessons
- Pass skills tests in child 1-rescuer CPR/AED and infant 1 and 2 rescuer CPR
- Pass a written test with a minimum score of 84%
- Pass 2 PALS core case tests as a team leader
Prerequisite: Current PALS Provider card
Pre-study: is a necessary part of this course. Please allow yourself a 2- week lead time to complete the Pre-course Preparation Checklist inside of the ACLS manual.
Required Books: PALS 2006 Manual-required
and CPR/ECC Handbook – optional
You may obtain books from one of the following companies:
Channing Bete Company - 800-611-6083 aha.channing-bete.com
Laerdal Medical Corporation - 888-562-4242 Laerdal.com
Worldpoint ecc, INC. - 888-322-8350 eworldpoint.com
Dominican employees may borrow books from the
Dominican Education Center. Please take your registration receipt to the Education department in order to check-out a book.
Credits: 7 CEHs
Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we can mail your new card upon completion of the course.
Parking: Park in lot M, and bring $2.00 in crisp bills to purchase a parking permit.
Permits are available via vending machines in the parking lots.
Section 1:
Class: #08WLPR1-02
Dates: Thurs., Jan. 14
Time: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room 1520,
Nursing Skills Lab, Cabrillo College
Cost: $220
Section 2:
Class: #08WLPR1-03
Dates: Thurs., Jan. 21
Time: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Room 1520,
Nursing Skills Lab, Cabrillo College
Cost: $220
Call 831.479.6331 to register by phone. For course questions call Alida Canale RN, Education Department 462-7535 .
"The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and had developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association."
