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Saint Francis Medical Center is a proud, authorized center for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. We currently serve more than 400 instructors in Southeast Missouri.
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Saint Francis' 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' 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:
- Improving the chain of survival and acute care treatment
- Enhancing prevention and disease management
- 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.
Course Selections
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode Anywhere
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Heartcode
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training Center Faculty
CPR
CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child
CPR Heartsaver Infant
CPR Healthcare Provider
CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal
CPR Healthcare Provider Online
Safe Sitter CPR
CPR/First Aid
Family/Friends/Adults/Child/Infant CPR
Heartsaver First Aid Class
Heartsaver First Aid Online
Heartsaver First Aid Online with CPR and AED Renewal
Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid
Pediatric First Aid
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Renewal
Instructor Courses
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Renewal Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training Center Faculty
Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Course
Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Renewal
Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Center Faculty
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Renewal
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode Anywhere top
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 program 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.
Target Audience
Health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient and/or require credentialing in ACLS
Saint Francis employees
Training and Development 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, Training and Development 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 the Saint Francis Training and Development department for information.
Enrollment Information
Cost: $225
To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through the Training and Development 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.
2012 Part Two Skill Testing Dates:
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November 2011
22: 11:30 am-noon/noon-12:30 pm
December 2011
6: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
20: 11:30 am-noon/noon-12:30 pm
January
10: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
24: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
February
7: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
21: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
March
6: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
20: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
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April
3: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
17: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
May
1: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
15: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
31: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
June
12: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
19: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
July
3: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
23: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
31: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
August
14: noon-12:30/12:30-1 pm
24: 1-1:30 pm/1:30-2 pm
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September
6: 2:30-3 pm/3-3:30 pm
18: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
October
2: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
15: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
30: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
November
13: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
30: noon-12:30/12:30-1 pm
December
11: 3-3:30 pm/3:30-4 pm
28: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Coursetop
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.
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.
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 (2010 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.
Cost
$250, no charge for Saint Francis employees willing to teach at the Medical Center
2012 Dates and Times
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March
29 (part one): 9 am-3 pm
30 (part one): 9 am-3 pm
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August
28 (part one): 9 am-3 pm
29 (part one): 9 am-3 pm |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor Renewal Coursetop
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
Cost
$75, no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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March
1: 9 am-3 pm
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August
14: 9 am-3 pm |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Coursetop
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.
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.
Prerequisite
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.
Cost
$225, no charge for first time Saint Francis employees required, by job description, to attend ACLS
2012 Dates and Times
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January
12 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
13 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
March
22 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
23 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
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May
17 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
18 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
July
19 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
20 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
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September
20 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
21 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
November
15 (Day 1): 8-5 pm
16 (Day 2): 8-5 pm
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Heartcodetop
ACLS Prep Course is equired for SFMC Employees. Attending this ACLS prep class prepares participants to complete ACLS testing using the Heartcode ACLS computer. The class includes 2010 Science Overview, Mega Code Practice and navigating the Heartcode ACLS computer.
Target audience
Healthcare providers who are required to maintain current ACLS status.
Prerequisite
Current HCP CPR and ACLS.
Cost
$225; no charge for Saint Francis Employees
2012 Dates and Times
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November 2011
30: noon-2 pm
30: 3-5 pm
December 2011
14: 8-10 am
21: noon-2 pm
January
11: 8-10 am
25: noon-2 pm
25: 3-5 pm
February
8: 8-10 am
22: noon-2 pm
22: 3-5 pm
March
14: 8-10 am
28: noon-2 pm
28: 3-5 pm
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April
11: 8-10 am
25: noon-2 pm
25: 3-5 pm
May
9: 8-10 am
23: noon-2 pm
23: 3-5 pm
June
13: 8-10 am
27: noon-2 pm
27: 3-5 pm
July
11: 8-10 am
25: noon-2 pm
25: 3-5 pm
August
8: 8-10 am
22: noon-2 pm
22: 3-5 pm
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September
12: 8-10 am
26: noon-2 pm
26: 3-5 pm
October
10: 8-10 am
24: noon-2 pm
24: 3-5 pm
November
14: 8-10 am
28: noon-2 pm
28: 3-5 pm
December
12: 8-10 am
26: noon-2 pm
26: 3-5 pm
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training Center Facultytop
Cost
$75, no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Coursetop
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.
Target Audience
Those who are strongly motivated to teach with a high level of enthusiasm and have excellent BLS/HS performance skills.
Prerequisite
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.
Cost
BLS Instructor: $250 - includes both required Instructor Manuals
HS Instructor: $200 - includes Heartsaver Instructor Manual only ($206 after June 30, 2010 );
No charge for Saint Francis Employees
2012 Dates and Times
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December 2011
15: 8-6 pm
February
9: 8-6 pm
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June
7: 8-6 pm
August
31: 8-6 pm
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December
7: 8-6 pm
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Basic Life Support (BLS)/HS Instructor Renewaltop
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.
Target Audience
Current AHA BLS Instructors needing to renew their instructor/provider status.
Cost
$75; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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January
20: 1-5 pm
February
24: 1-5 pm
March
16: 8 am-noon
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April
20: 8 am-noon
May
25: 8 am-noon
July
17: 8 am-noon
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September
7: 8 am-noon
October
26: 8 am-noon
November
9: 8 am-noon
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Cost
$75, no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
There are no classes scheduled at this time.
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CPR Heartsaver Adult/Childtop
The CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child course teaches adult/child CPR, choking and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The course contains updated content and science from the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC. After successful completion, the student will receive a Heartsaver card.
Target audience
Generally, for those with limited or no medical training who need credentialing in CPR.
Saint Francis Medical Center employees required to take this class are: CNAs, APs (Heart Hospital 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.
Cost
$30; no charge for Saint Francis employees.
2012 Dates and Times
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November 2011
22: 8-10:30 am
December 2011
6: noon-2:30 pm
20: 8-10:30 am
January
10: 8-10:30 am
24: 1-3:30 pm
February
7: 8-10:30 am
21: 1-3:30 pm
March
6: 8-10:30 am
20: noon-2:30 pm
April
3: 8-10:30 am
17: 1-3:30 pm
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May
1: 8-10:30 am
15: 1-3:30 pm
31: 1-3:30 pm
June
11: 8-10:30 am
19: 1-3:30 pm
July
3: 8-10:30 am
17: 1-3:30 pm
23: 8-10:30 am
31: 8-10:30 am
August
14: 2-4:30 pm
30: 1-3:30 pm
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September
6: 1-3:30 pm
18: 8-10:30 am
27: 1-3:30 pm
October
2: 8-10:30 am
15: 8-10:30 am
30: 8-10:30 am
November
13: 8-10:30 am
28: 8-10:30 am
December
11: 1-3:30 pm
19: 8-10:30 am
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CPR Heartsaver Infanttop
The Infant CPR course contains updated content and science from the 2010 American Heart Association guidelines on infant CPR and ECC and how to react to infants who are choking. After successful completion the student will receive a card.
Target audience
Infant care providers and those who have taken a Heartsaver Adult/ Child CPR course and also require credentialing in Infant CPR/Choking.
Cost
$10; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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December 2011
6: 2:30-3:30 pm
January
10: 10:30-11:30 am
February
7: 10:30-11:30 am
March
6: 10:30-11:30 am
April
3: 10:30-11:30 am
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May
1: 10:30-11:30 am
June
11: 10-11 am
July
3: 10-11 am
31: 10-11 am
August
30: 3-4 pm
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September
18: 10:30-11:30 am
October
2: 10:30-11:30 am
November
28: 10:30-11:30 am
December
19: 10:30-11:30 am
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CPR Healthcare Providertop
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.
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.
Cost
$50; $35 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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December 2011
12: 8 am-noon
January
9: 8 am-12:30 pm
February
6: 8 am-12:30 pm
March
28: 8 am-12:30 pm
April
13: 8 am-12:30 pm
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May
7: 8 am-12:30 pm
June
4: 8 am-12:30 pm
July
16: 8 am-12:30 pm
August
13: 8 am-12:30 pm
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September
10: 8 am-12:30 pm
October
22: 8 am-12:30 pm
November
5: 8 am-12:30 pm
December
17: 8 am-12:30 pm
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CPR Healthcare Provider Renewaltop
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.
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.
Cost
$50; $35 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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November 2011
21: 8-11:30 am
22: noon-3:30 pm
28: 8-11:30 am
December 2011
2: 8-11:30 am
6: 8-11:30 am
16: 11 am-2:30 pm
19: 8-11:30 am
20: noon-3:30 pm
28: 8-11:30 am
30: 8-11:30 am
January
4: 8 am-noon
10: noon-4 pm
18: 8 am-noon
20: 8 am-noon
24: 8 am-noon
31: 1-5 pm
February
2: 8 am-noon
7: noon-4 pm
15: 8 am-noon
21: 8 am-noon
24: 8 am-noon
27: 8 am-noon
March
6: noon-4 pm
12: 8 am-noon
16: 1-5 pm
20: 8 am-noon
26: 8 am-noon
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April
2: 8 am-noon
3: noon-4 pm
17: 8 am-noon
23: 8 am-noon
25: 8 am-noon
30: 8 am-noon
May
1: noon-4 pm
15: 8 am-noon
21: 8 am-noon
31: 8 am-noon
June
13: 8 am-noon
18: 8 am-noon
19: 8 am-noon
25: 8 am-noon
July
3: noon-4 pm
13: 8 am-noon
25: 8 am-noon
30: 8 am-noon
31: noon-4 pm
August
6: 8 am-noon
14: 8 am-noon
24: 8 am-noon
27: 8 am-noon
30: 8 am-noon
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September
6: 8 am-noon
17: 8 am-noon
18: noon-4 pm
24: 8 am-noon
27: 8 am-noon
October
2: noon-4 pm
8: 8 am-noon
17: 8 am-noon
30: noon-4 pm
November
2: 8 am-noon
14: 8 am-noon
19: 8 am-noon
26: 8 am-noon
30: 8 am-noon
December
3: 8 am-noon
11: 8 am-noon
21: 8 am-noon
26: 8 am-noon
28: noon-4 pm
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CPR Healthcare Provider Onlinetop
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.
Target audience
Healthcare Providers required to maintain current HCP CPR status.
Saint Francis employees: Training and Development 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, Training and Development 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 Training and Development for information.
Cost
$50, $35 for nursing students; no charge for Saint Francis employees
To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through the Saint Francis Medical Center Training and Development 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.
2012 Part Two Skill Testing Dates:
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November 2011
22: 11:30-noon/noon-12:30 pm
December 2011
6: 4-4:30 pm, 4:30-5 pm
20: 11:30-noon, noon-12:30 pm
January
10: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
24: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
February
7: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
21: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
March
6: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
20: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
April
3: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
17: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
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May
1: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
15: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
31: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
June
12: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
19: 3:30-4 pm/4-4:30 pm
July
3: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
23: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
31: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
August
14: noon-12:30/12:30-1 pm
24: 1-1:30 pm/1:30-2 pm
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September
6: 2:30-3 pm/3-3:30 pm
18: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
October
2: 4-4:30 pm/4:30-5 pm
15: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
30: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
November
13: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
30: noon-12:30/12:30-1 pm
December
11: 3-3:30 pm/3:30-4 pm
28: 10:30-11 am/11-11:30 am
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Family/Friends/Adults/Child/Infant CPRtop
This course is designed for anyone who takes care of children, daycares, parents, grandparents and babysitters. This is a non-credentialing course.
Target Audience
Family and friends who want to learn CPR, but do not need a course completion card are encouraged to attend. The first aid portion of the course is targeted for those caring for infants, children or others who need in-home care, but who also do not need course completion credentials. Participants that require a Heartsaver completion card in CPR must complete an adult CPR skills test for an additional $5 to receive a completion card.
Cost
$20
Location
Franciscan Room
2012 Dates and Times
Heartsaver First Aid Class top
Heartsaver First Aid Class covers adult first aid which includes general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies. Participants will receive a Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, which is valid for 2 years.
Target Audience
This course is for individuals that are required/need to be credentialed in First Aid training.
Cost
$30
Location
Franciscan Room
2012 Dates and Times
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December 2011
13: 4-7 pm
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April
17: 5-8 pm |
September
27: 5-8 pm |
Heartsaver First Aid Onlinetop
Heartsaver First Aid online is designed as a flexible way to learn and practice the skills of first aid. Prior first aid training is not necessary. Course completion consists of two parts: the online, cognitive part and skills practice/testing.
Part One: Accress the online portion of the Heartsaver First Aid online course using the instructions given to you when you register. Complete all requirements and print the completion certificate for Part One.
Part Two: Participants enroll in a skills practice/testing session offered at Saint Francis within 60 days of completing part one. Practice and testing will take approximately 30 minutes. To enroll in a Skills Testing Session call Irene Reynolds in the Training and Development Department at 573-331-5560.
An AHA Heartsaver First Aid completion card will be issued by mail within 7-10 days after the participant presents a Part One certificate, successfully completes Part Two skills practice/testing and payment has been secured.
Target Audience
This course is for individuals that are required/need to be credentialed in First Aid training.
Cost
$45
2012 Dates and Times
To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through the Saint Francis Medical Center Training and Development Department. An email address is required. At that time, the program and instructions will be issued and arrangements need to be made for Skills Practice/Testing. Payment must be secured at the time of skills practice/testing and before the card is issued.
Heartsaver First Aid Online with CPR and AED Renewaltop
Heartsaver First Aid online with CPR and AED Renewal is designed as a flexible way to learn and practice the skills of first aid, CPR and AED. The course is designed to include the CPR and AED renewal. Participants should be renewing CPR and AED but prior first aid training is not necessary. Course completion consists of two parts: the online, cognitive part and skills practice/testing.
Part One: Access the online portion of the Heartsaver First Aid Online with CPR and AED Renewal Course using the instructions given to you when you register. Complete all requirements and print the completion certificate for Part One.
Part Two/Three: Participants enroll in a skills practice/testing session offered at Saint Francis within 60 days of completing Part One. Practice and testing will take approximately 60 minutes. To enroll in a Skills Practice/Testing Session, call Irene Reynolds in the Training and Development Department at 573-331-5560.
An AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED completion card will be issued by mail within 7-10 business days after the participant presents a Part One certificate, successfully completes Part Two skills practice/testing and payment has been secured.
Target Audience
This course is for individuals that are required/need to be credentialed in CPR, First Aid and AED training.
Cost
$60
To secure enrollment, participants must make suitable arrangements for payment through the Saint Francis Training and Development Department. An email address is required. At that time, the program and instructions will be issued and arrangements need to be made for Skills Practice/Testing. Payment must be secured at the time of Skills Practice/Testing and before the card is issued.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Coursetop
The program prepares the PALS 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 PALS.
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.
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.
Cost
$250, no charge for Saint Francis employees willing to teach for the Medical Center
2012 Dates and Times
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January
26 (part one): 1-6 pm
27 (part two): 8 am-5 pm
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April
30 (part one): 9 am-3 pm
May
1 (part two): 9 am-3 pm
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September
5 (part one): 9 am-3 pm
6 (part two): 9 am-3 pm
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Renewaltop
The PALS Instructor Renewal Course is intended for current PALS instructors who need to renew their status. The course includes updates and renewal of PALS provider status. Current HCP is required.
Target Audience
Current AHA PALS instructors
Cost
$75, no charge for Saint Francis employees.
2012 Dates and Times
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January
26: 8 am-noon
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July
18: 9 am-3 pm |
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Coursetop
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%.
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.
Cost
$225; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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February
16 (day 1): 8-5 pm
17 (day 2): 8-5 pm
June
14 (day 1): 8-5 pm
15 (day 2): 8-5 pm
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August
16 (day 1): 8-5 pm
17 (day 2): 8-5 pm
October
18 (day 1): 8-5 pm
19 (day 2): 8-5 pm
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewaltop
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%.
Target audience
Pediatric healthcare providers who are required to maintain current PALS status.
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.
Cost
$225; no charge for Saint Francis employees
2012 Dates and Times
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March
8: 8-5 pm
April
12: 8-5 pm
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July
26: 8-5 pm
November
8: 8-5 pm
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Pediatric First Aidtop
Similar to Heartsaver First Aid, but centered around children and infants.
Target audience
Daycare and school workers
Cost
$30
Location
Franciscan Room
2012 Dates and Times
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Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aidtop
This course is designed for anyone who takes care of children, daycares, parents, grandparents and babysitters.
Target Audience
Designed for those involved in child care who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements such as child care workers, teachers, foster care providers, camp counselors, youth organizations and coaches for children's sports. Participants will receive a card upon course completion.
Cost
$45
Location
Franciscan Room
2012 Dates and Times
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December 2011
3: 8 am -2 pm
16: 8-10:30 am (no Pediatric First Aid)
January
14: 8 am -2 pm
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March
24: 8 am -1 pm
June
16: 8 am -1 pm
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August
25: 8 am -1 pm
November
10: 8 am -1 pm
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Safesitter CPR Classtop
Location
St. Clare Conference Room
2012 Dates and Times