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American Heart Association Courses

Saint Francis Medical Center is a proud, designated training center for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. We currently serve more than 400 instructors in Southeast Missouri.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode Anywhere

Target Audience: Health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient and/or require credentialing in ACLS

 

The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Heartcode Anywhere course is an alternative way to complete ACLS from the traditional classroom setting. Even though the Heartcode Anywhere course is approved for both renewal and initial courses, it was originally developed for the experienced provider in mind.

 

It includes a self directed learning program CD. It can be used on most computers but is not compatible with Macintosh. Once the CD is accessed, there is no return of the product for refund. For programt technical support call 800-594-9259.

 

Course completion consists of two parts, the computer-base cognitive program and the skills testing.

  • Part one: After registering for the course, participants will receive ACLS Heartcode CD and instructions. Complete requirements and pass of the written test with a minimum score of 84 percent. Print the completion certificate.
  • Part two: Participants enroll in a skills testing session offered at Saint Francis Medical Center within 30 days of completing part one. Testing includes - correct bag-mask ventilation and CPR 1-rescuer test. You may practice your skills prior to testing at the same location as the testing area by arriving early for your scheduled time. Testing takes approximately 30 minutes.

 

After the participant presents a Part one certificate, successfully completes Part two skills testing, provides a current copy of HCP CPR card and payment has been secured, an AHA ACLS completion card will be issued by mail within 7-10 business days.

 

Saint Francis employees: Education offers a combination of live and renewal ACLS classes for those employees that are required to maintain current ACLS status and can attend these courses at no charge. If an employee chooses to complete the ACLS Anywhere course, Education will not cover the cost of the CD that is required. Part two skills testing and issuing of the card will be offered at no charge to employees. Contact education for information.

 

Part two skill testing dates:

To enroll in a skills testing sessions, call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107.

 

 

October 2009

28: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

November 2009

6: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm

24: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

December 2009

8:3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

22: 2:30-3 pm, 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

 

January 2010

5: 4-4:30 pm, 4:30-5 pm

19: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

February 2010

5: 4-4:30 pm, 4:30-5 pm

16: 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

26: noon-12:30 pm

 

March 2010

18: 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

25: 1-1:30 pm, 1:30-2 pm

 

April 2010

9: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm

13: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

 

May 2010

11: 4:30-5 pm, 5-5:30 pm

27: 3:30-4:30 pm 

 

June 2010

8: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

22: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm, 4:40-5 pm

 

July 2010

6: 3:45-4:15 pm, 4:15-4:45 pm, 4:45-5 pm

22: 1-1:30 pm, 1:30-2 pm

 

August 2010

17: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

31: 2:45-3:15 pm, 3:15-3:45 pm

 

September 2010

14: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

30: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

 

October 2010

8: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

26: 10:30-11 am, 11-11:30 am

 

November 2010

9: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

23: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm

 

December 2010

16: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

30: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm

 

Cost: $225

How to register: Call Saint Franicis Education at 573-331-5107. To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through the Education Department. At that time, the program CD and instructions will be issued and the Part two skills testing is scheduled. Payment must be secured at the time of Part two skills testing and before the card is issued.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

 

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Course

Target Audience: This instructor level course is designed for those who are strongly motivated to teach with a high level of enthusiam and have excellent ACLS performance skills.

 

This program prepares the ACLS American Heart Association Instructor candidates to learn how to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of resuscitation programs and gain the knowledge necessary to teach ACLS.

 

Prerequisite: Any AHA instructor course in the completition of AHA "Core Instructor Course" which will be included in the precourse packet. This course requires some computer skills and on average can take 6-8 hours to complete, depending on your internet and computer speed.

 

Participants must be a current provider (2005 Guidelines) in the discipline they will be teaching and have a current healthcare provider CPR card.

 

All AHA instructors must have a current Instructor Manual in the discipline they are teaching.

 

Dates and Times:  

Feb. 11, 2010 - noon-6 pm and Feb. 12, 2010 - 8 am-5 pm: $254

August 26, 2010 - noon-6 pm and August 27, 2010 - 8 am-5 pm: $260

 

Cost: no charge for Saint Francis employees willing to teach at the Medical Center

 

Registration: Call 573-331-5107 to register. Saint Francis employees can register on Net Learning

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Renewal Course

The ACLS Instructor Renewal Course is intended for current ACLS instructors who need to renew their status to stay current. The course includes updates and renewal of ACLS provider status.

 

Target Audience: Current AHA instructors

 

Prerequisite: Current Healthcare Provider is required

 

Dates and Times:

March 12, 2010  - 8 am-2 pm: $59

Sept. 11, 2010 - 8 am-2 pm: $61

 

Cost: no charge for Saint Francis employees

 

Registration: Call 573-331-5107 to register. Saint Francis employees may register on Net Learning.

 

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course

Target audience: Healthcare providers who participate in the resuscitation of a patient with a cardiac emergency and/or required to have current credentialing in ACLS.
 
Prerequisites: Participant must be a "Current Healthcare Provider CPR" and "Competent in Recognition and Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmias".  A well prepared student is mandatory.  Students are given materials to study prior to class and must be ready to turn in a copy of their Pre-Course Assessment at the start of class.

 

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is a 2-day course designed to enhance your skills in the treatment of arrest and peri-arrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated cardiopulmonary cases.  These simulations are designed to reinforce important concepts including, identification and treatments of medical conditions that place the patient at risk for cardiac arrest, the Basic Life Support  (BLS) Primary Survey, ACLS Secondary Survey, ACLS algorithms and Effective resuscitation team dynamics.  The goal of the ACLS provider course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.
 
To successfully complete the ACLS Course and obtain your card you must, Pass the  1-rescuer CPR/AED , Actively participate, practice and complete all skills  and learning stations , Pass the Megacode testing station as a team leader and pass the written, closed book exam with a minimum score of 84 percent.

 

Dates:
Nov. 12-13, 2009 - $225

Jan. 14-15, 2010 - $225

March 13-14, 2010 - $225

July 8-9, 2010 - $231

Sept. 16-17, 2010 - $231

Nov. 11-12, 2010 - $231
 
Times:
Day 1: 8 am-5 pm
Day 2: 8 am-5 pm

 

Cost: no charge for  first time Saint Francis employees required, by job description, to attend ACLS

How to Register:  Call  Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107. Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Heartcode

Target audience: Healthcare providers who are required to maintain current ACLS status.

 

Prerequisite: Current HCP CPR and ACLS.

 

ACLS Prep Course: Required for SFMC Employees. Attending this ACLS prep class prepares participants to complete ACLS testing using the Heartcode ACLS computer. The class includes 2005 Science Overview, Mega Code Practice and navigating the Heartcode ACLS computer.

  

Dates & Times:            
Oct. 28, 2009: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm
Nov. 11, 2009: 8-10 am
Nov. 25, 2009: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm
Dec. 9, 2009: 8-10 am
Dec. 23, 2009: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Jan. 13, 2010: 8 am-10 am

Jan. 27, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Feb. 10, 2010: 8-10 am

Feb. 24, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Mar. 10, 2010: 8-10 am

Mar. 24, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

April 14, 2010: 8-10 am

April 28, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

May 12, 2010: 8-10 am

May 26, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

June 9, 2010: 8-10 am

June 23, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

July 14, 2010: 8-10 am

July 28, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Aug. 11, 2010: 8-10 am

Aug. 25, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Sept. 8, 2010: 8-10 am

Sept. 22, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Oct. 13, 2010: 8-10 am

Oct. 27, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Nov. 10, 2010: 8-10 am

Nov. 17, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

Dec. 8, 2010: 8-10 am

Dec. 22, 2010: noon-2 pm or 4-6 pm

 

Cost: $225; No charge for Saint Francis employees (after June 30, 2010, course fee will be $231)

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107. Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

 

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training Center Faculty
June 4, 2010 - 8am-4pm, $59
Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Course

Target Audience: those who are strongly motivated to teach with a high level of enthusiasm and have excellent BLS/HS performance skills.

 

This one-day program prepares both BLS and HS American Heart Association Instructor candidates to learn how to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of resuscitation programs and gain the knowledge necessary to teach CPR/First Aid.

 

There are two levels of instructors. BLS Instructors are generally healthcare providers that can teach all levels of CPR/First Aid Courses including healthcare professionals. The Heartsaver Instructor is typically someone who teaches primarily non-healthcare providers, i.e: teachers.

 

Pre-requisites to any AHA Instructor Course: the completion of the AHA "Core Instructor Course" which will be included in the precourse packet. This course requires some computer skills and internet.  On average this course can take 6-8 hours to complete, depending on your internet and computer speed. Participants must be a current provider  in the discipline they will be teaching and have a current healthcare provider CPR card.

 

All AHA instructors must have a current Instructor Manual in the discipline they are teaching. The BLS instructor candidate will receive a BLS Instructor Manual and Heartsaver Instructor Manual that is included in the course feel. Heartsaver Instructors will receive the Heartsaver Instructor Manual.
 
Dates and Times:
Dec. 10, 2009: 8 am-6 pm

Feb. 18, 2010: 8am-6 pm

Feb. 19, 2010: 8am-noon

April 8, 2010: 8 am-6 pm

April 9, 2010: 8 am-noon

June 10, 2010: 8 am-6 pm

June 11, 2010: 8 am-noon

Aug. 19, 2010: 8 am-6 pm

Aug. 20, 2010: 8 am-noon

Oct. 7, 2010: 8 am- 6 pm

Oct. 8, 2010: 8 am-noon

Dec. 9, 2010: 8 am-6 pm

Dec. 10, 2010: 8 am-noon

 

Cost:
BLS Instructor: $247 (includes both required Instructor Manuals)
HS Instructor: $200 (includes Heartsaver Instructor Manual only)
(after June 30, 2010 - $254/$206); no charge for Saint Francis employees
How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Renewal

Target Audience: Current AHA BLS  Instructors needing to renew their instructor/provider status.

 

The BLS/HS Renewal course is intended for instructors who need to renew their status to stay current. The course includes updates and renewal of provider status.

 
Dates and Times:
Oct. 29, 2009: 8 am-noon

Jan. 28, 2010: 8 am-noon

Mar. 25, 2010: 8 am-noon

May 6, 2010: 8 am-noon

July 22, 2010: 8 am-noon

Sept. 9, 2010: 8 am-noon

Nov. 4, 2010: 8 am-noon

 

Cost: $59 (after June 30, 2010 - $61); no charge for Saint Francis employees

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Center Faculty

April 15, 2010 - 8am-4pm, $61

Oct. 22, 2010 - 8am-4pm, $61

CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child

Target audience: Generally, for those with limited or no medical training who need credentialing in CPR.

 

SFMC employees required to take this class are: CNAs, APs (Heart Institute and ICU), social service, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, clinical nurse managers, directors, managers, assistant managers, case managers, van drivers, arrhythmia technicians, operating room technicians, Fitness Plus staff, phlebotomists, NA transporters, neurophysiology and Womancare radiology technicians.

 

The CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child course teaches adult/child CPR and choking. The course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR. After successful completion, the student will receive a Heartsaver card.

 

Date and Times 

October 28, 2009: 9-11:30 am

November 10, 2009: 8-10:30 am

November 24, 2009: noon-2:30 pm

December 8, 2009: noon-2:30 pm

December 22, 2009: noon-2:30 pm

December 31, 2009: 2-4:30 pm

January 5, 2010: 12:30-3 pm

January 19, 2010: 9-11:30 am

February 5, 2010: 8-10:30 am

February 16, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

March 2, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

March 18, 2010: 8-10:30 am

March 30, 2010: 9-11:30 am

April 13, 2010: 8-10:30 am

April 27, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

May 11, 2010: 8-10:30 am

May 27, 2010: 8-10:30 am

June 8, 2010: 8-10:30 am

June 22, 2010: 1-3:30 pm

July 6, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

July 20, 2010: 8-10:30 am

July 30, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

Aug. 5, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

Aug. 17, 2010: 8-10:30 am

Aug. 31, 2010: noon-2:30 pm

Sept. 14, 2010: 8-10:30 am

Sept. 30, 2010: 12:30-3 pm

Oct. 12, 2010: 8-10:30 am

Oct. 26, 2010: 8-10:30 am

Nov. 9, 2010: 8-10:30 am

Nov. 23, 2010: 1-3:30 pm

Dec. 10, 2010: 12:30-3 pm

Dec. 23, 2010: 8-10:30 am

 

Cost: $30 (after June 30, 2010 - $31); no charge for Saint Francis employees.

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

CPR Heartsaver Infant

Target audience: Infant care providers and those who have taken a Heartsaver Adult/ Child CPR course and also require credentialing in Infant CPR/Choking.

 

The Infant CPR course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines on infant CPR and how to react to infants who are choking. After successful completion the student will receive a card.

 

Dates and Times:

November 24, 2009: 2:30-3:30 pm

December 8, 2009: 2:30-3:30 pm

January 5, 2010: 3-4 pm

February 5, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

March 2, 2010: 2:30-3:30 pm

April 13, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

May 11, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

June 8, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

July 6, 2010: 2:30-3:30 pm

August 17, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

September 14, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

October 12, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

November 9, 2010: 10:30-11:30 am

December 10, 2010: 3-4 pm

 

Cost: $10; no charge for Saint Francis employees

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

CPR Healthcare Provider

Target audience: First time healthcare providers, such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

 

SFMC Employees required to take this course for the first time: RN's, LPN's, CNA's that work on Peds, OB, NICU or PACU, Respiratory Therapists, healthcare providers in radiology and sports medicine who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

 

The BLS for Healthcare Providers course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation.  After successful completion the student will receive a HCP card.


Dates and Times:

November 10, 2009: 11 am-3 pm

December 14, 2009: 8 am-noon

January 14, 2010: 1-5 pm

February 26, 2010: 1-5 pm

March 30, 2010: 1-5 pm

April 27, 2010: 3-7 pm

May 21, 2010: 8 am-noon

June 22, 2010: 8 am-noon

July 12, 2010: 8 am-noon

August 20, 2010: noon-4 pm

September 9, 2010: 1-5 pm

October 5, 2010: 8 am-noon

November 9, 2010: 1-5 pm

December 16, 2010: 8 am-noon


Cost: $51; $33 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees (after June 30, 2010 cost will be $52, $34 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees)

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal

Target audience: Healthcare providers, such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

 

SFMC Employees required to take this course to renew their HCP CPR: RN's, LPN's, CNA's that work on Peds, OB, NICU or PACU, Respiratory Therapists, healthcare providers in radiology and sports medicine who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

 

The BLS for Healthcare Providers course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation.  After successful completion the student will receive a HCP card.


Dates and Times:

October 29, 2009: 1-4:30 pm

November 16, 2009: 8-11:30 am

November 24, 2009: 8-11:30 am

November 30, 2009: 8-11:30 am

December 8, 2009: 8-11:30 am

December 22, 2009: 8-11:30 am

December 28, 2009: 8-11:30 am

January 5, 2010: 8-11:30 am

January 18, 2010: 8-11:30 am

January 28, 2010: 1-4:30 pm

February 5, 2010: noon-3:30 pm

February 16, 2010: 8-11:30 am

February 26, 2010: 8-11:30 am

March 2, 2010: 8-11:30 am

March 10, 2010: 8-11:30 am

March 18, 2010: 11 am-2:30 pm

April 9, 2010:1-4:30 pm

April 13, 2010: noon-3:30 pm

April 27, 2010: 8-11:30 am

May 3, 2010: 8-11:30 am

May 11, 2010: 12:30-4 pm

May 27, 2010: 11:30 am - 3 pm

June 8, 2010: 12:30-4 pm

June 14, 2010: 8-11:30 am

June 30, 2010: 8-11:30 am

July 6, 2010: 8-11:30 am

July 20, 2010: 11 am-2:30 pm

July 30, 2010: 8-11:30 am

August 5, 2010: 8-11:30 am

August 17, 2010: 1:30-5 pm

August 31, 2010: 8-11:30 am

September 14, 2010: 1-4:30 pm

September 20, 2010: 8-11:30 am

September 30, 2010: 8-11:30 am

October 12, 2010: noon-3:30 pm

October 25, 2010: 8-11:30 am

October 26, 2010: noon-3:30 pm

November 4, 2010: 1-4:30 pm

November 23, 2010: 8-11:30 am

November 30, 2010: 8-11:30 am

December 7, 2010: 8-11:30 am

December 23, 2010: 11:30 am - 3 pm

December 30, 2010: 8-11:30 am 


Cost: $51; $33 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees (after June 30, 2010 - $52; $34 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees)
How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning.

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

CPR Healthcare Provider Online

Target audience: Healthcare Providers required to maintain current HCP CPR status.

 

The American Heart Association has developed an alternative way for healthcare providers to complete Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR from the traditional classroom setting. This program is approved for both renewal and initial credentialing. Course completion consists of two parts: the online, cognitive part and skills testing.

 

Part One: Access the online portion of the HCP course using the course access key, given to you when you register, complete requirements and pass the written test with a minimum score of 84%. Print the completion certificate.
 
Part Two: Participants enroll in a skills testing session offered at Saint Francis within 30 days of completing part one. Testing includes one rescuer CPR, two rescuer CPR with an AED and one and two rescuer Infant CPR. You may practice your skills prior to testing at the same location by arriving early for your scheduled time. Testing takes approximately 30 minutes.


After the participant presents a Part One certificate, successfully completes Part Two skills testing and payment has been secured, an AHA HCP completion card will be issued by mail, within 7-10 business days.
 
Saint Francis employees: Education offers "live" CPR classes to meet the Medical Center's requirement to maintain current CPR status. You can attend any of these classes at no charge. If you choose to complete the HCP Renewal online, Education will not cover the online cost for Part One, however, Part Two, the Skills Testing and issuing a card is offered at no charge. Contact education for information.


Part Two Skills Testing Dates:
To enroll in a Skills Testing Session, call Saint Francis Education at 573.331.5107

  

 

October 2009

28: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

November 2009

6: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm

24: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

December 2009

8:3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

22: 2:30-3 pm, 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

 

January 2010

5: 4-4:30 pm, 4:30-5 pm

19: 7:30-8 am, 8-8:30 am

 

February 2010

5: 4-4:30 pm, 4:30-5 pm

16: 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

26: noon-12:30 pm

 

March 2010

18: 3-3:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm

25: 1-1:30 pm, 1:30-2 pm

 

April 2010

9: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm

13: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

 

May 2010

11: 4:30-5 pm, 5-5:30 pm

27: 3:30-4:30 pm 

 

June 2010

8: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm

22: 3:30-4 pm, 4-4:30 pm, 4:40-5 pm

 

July 2010

6: 3:45-4:15 pm, 4:15-4:45 pm, 4:45-5 pm

22: 1-1:30 pm, 1:30-2 pm

 

August 2010

17: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

31: 2:45-3:15 pm, 3:15-3:45 pm

 

September 2010

14: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

30: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

 

October 2010

8: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

26: 10:30-11 am, 11-11:30 am

 

November 2010

9: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm

23: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm

 

December 2010

16: noon-12:30 pm, 12:30-1 pm, 1-1:30 pm

30: 11:30 am-noon, noon-12:30 pm


Cost: $49.50; after June 30, 2009 - $51
How to register: call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107. To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through Saint Francis Medical Center Education department.  At that time, the program and instructions will be issued and the Part Two Skills Testing  is scheduled  Payment must be secured at the time of Part Two skills testing and before the card is issued. 

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

CPR Heartsaver/First Aid/AED

Participants will learn about CPR, first aid and how to use a automated external defibrillator (AED). The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card.

 

Date:

March 13, 2010

April 17, 2010

June 26, 2010

Time: 8 am-2 pm

Cost: $43, payment of course fee required to secure enrollment. Call 573-331-5107 to register.

Family/Friends/Adults/Child/Infant CPR with Pediatric First Aid

This course is designed for anyone who takes are of children, daycares, parents, grandparents and babysitters. This is a non-credentialing course.

 

Date:

February 25, 2010

April 20, 2010

Time: 6-9:15 pm

Cost: $25

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Course

Target Audience: This instructor level course is designed for those who are strongly motivated to teach with a high level of enthusiasm and have excellent PALS performance skills.

 

The program prepares the PALS American Heart Assoication Instructor candidates to learn how to disseminate the science, skills and philosophy of resuscitation programs and gain the knowledge necessary to teach PALS.

 

Prerequisite: The completion of the AHA "Core Instructor Course" which will be included in the precourse packet. This course requires some computer skills and on average can take 6-8 hours to complete depending on your internet and computer speed.

 

Participants must be a current provider (2005 guidelines) in the discipline they will be teaching and have a current healthcare provider CPR card.

 

All AHA instructors must have a current Instructor Manual in the discipline they are teaching.

 

Dates and Times: 

January 21, 2010: noon-6pm and January 22, 2010: 8am-5pm: $254

June 17, 2010: noon-6pm and June 18, 2010: 8am-5pm: $260

Cost: no charge for Saint Francis employees willing to teach for the Medical Center

 

Registration: Call 573-331-5107 to register. Saint Francis employees may register on Net Learning

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Renewal

The PALS Instructor Renewal Course is intended for current PALS instructors who need to renew their status. The course includes upates and renewal of PALS provider status. Current HCP is required.

 

Target Audience: Current AHA PALS instructors

 

Dates and Times:

January 8, 2010 - 8am-5pm

July 29, 2010 - 8am-5pm

 

Cost: $59, no charge for Saint Francis employees. After June 30, 2010, $61

 

Registration: Call 573-331-5107 to register. Saint Francis employees may register on Net Learning.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course

Target audience: Pediatric Healthcare providers who participate in the resuscitation of a infants and children at risk for cardiac and/or respiratory distress/ and/or required to have current credentialing in PALS.

 

Prerequisites: Participant must be a "Current Healthcare Provider CPR" and "Competent in Recognition and Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmias".  A well prepared student is mandatory.  Students are given materials to study prior to class and must be ready to turn in a copy of their Pre-Course Assessment at the start of class.

 

During this 2 day PALS course the goal  is to aid the Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

 

To successfully complete the PALS Course and obtain your card you must:  pass the Child 1-rescuer CPR/AED and Infant and 1 and 2-rescuer CPR testing station, actively participate, practice and complete all skills station and learning stations, pass 2 PALS core cases tests as a team leader and pass the closed book written exam with a minimum score of 84%.
 
Dates:

Nov. 19-20, 2009

Feb. 25-26, 2010

April 29-30, 2010

July 15-16, 2010

Oct. 28-29, 2010


Times:
Day 1: 8 am-5 pm
Day 2: 8 am-5 pm
Cost: $254; (after June 30, 2010 - $260); no charge for Saint Francis employees

How to Register: Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning
Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal

Target audience: Pediatric healthcare providers who are required to maintain current PALS status.

 

To successfully complete the PALS Course and obtain your card must: pass the Child 1-rescuer CPR/AED and infant 1 and 2-rescuer CPR testing station, actively participate, practice and complete all skills stations and learning stations, pass 2 PALS core cases tests as a team leader and pass the closed book written exam with a minimum score of 84%.
 
Prerequisite: Current HCP CPR and ACLS. Students are given materials to study prior to class and must be ready to turn in a copy of their Pre-Course Assessment at the start of class.

 

Dates:    
Nov. 6, 2009
Feb. 5, 2010

June 25, 2010

Oct. 15, 2010

 
Time: 8 am-5 pm

Cost: $225 (after July 1, 2010 - $231); no charge for Saint Francis employees

How to Register:  Call Saint Francis Education at 573-331-5107 Saint Francis employees register on Net Learning

Location: Education Center-call 573-331-5107 to verify location as rooms are subject to change.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Training Center Faculty
April 16, 2010 - 8am-4pm, $59

Saint Francis Medical Center's Training Center contracted with the American Heart Association in 1997 to operate as an American Heart Association Training Center. The Training Center (TC) is a key component of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Training Network. Each Training Center signs an agreement with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training programs to the community. Saint Francis Medical Center's Training Center is dedicated to providing quality programs and helps strengthen the chain of survival in Missouri.

 

Mission and Goals of the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association's mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA has a strategic goal to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke, and risk by 25% by 2010. Steps toward achieving that goal include:
1. Improving the chain of survival and acute care treatment
2. Enhancing prevention and disease management
3. Generating the resources to achieve the goal by increasing the number of instructors, providers, revenue, partnerships, training materials and program. Saint Francis' Training Center supports AHA mission and goals through administrative, educational and quality assurance support of its AHA instructors.

 

Cathy Tenkhoff, BSN, RN
Saint Francis Medical Center
Training Center Coordinator

ctenkhoff@sfmc.net
573-331-5266