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ACLS: Seven Easy Pieces (New Provider) Upcoming Courses

Designed for: Those healthcare providers who have never taken ACLS or do not use ACLS frequently and would like a slower-paced class. Please review "Which ACLS, PALS, or NRP Course Is Right For Me?"

Description: This class is conducted in 7 separate sessions and includes more review and practice time, including more time for ECG review. Successful completion of the skills and written test is required for certification. Please note the following:

  • Pre-course and during course preparation is required
  • This course expects students have a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification, have reviewed the 2008 ECC/AHA Guidelines, and have reviewed all pre-course materials in their provider manual and CD (i.e. pharmacology, ECG, case scenarios, etc.). See Study Materials below.

Certification: This is a 2-year certification. Successful completion of the skills and written test is required for certification. Cards will be mailed within 30 days of successful completion of the course.

Agenda: 8:00am - 12:00pm each session; must attend all sessions to qualify for written and skills examination. Please be on time as course begins directly at start time. See Study Materials below for the full agenda.

Location: Rehab Conference Rooms, Community Medical Center

Class Ratio: 18:1 (Lecture) 6:1 (Practice Stations)

Contact Information:
(406)327-4009
mphillps@communitymed.org

Fees:

CMC Mandated Employees = No charge, pre-registration and a $50 deposit is required to confirm registration. CE money can NOT be used for the deposit. The deposit will be held and refunded if cancellation is made at least 5 business days in advance of the course. Deposit will be refunded upon completion of scheduled course. Exceptions will be made for scheduling conflicts/illness, which have been confirmed by employee's unit manager.

CMC Non-Mandated Employees = $25.00 Tuition (CE money may be used). Pre-registration and a $50 deposit (in a separate check from tuition) is required to confirm registration. CE money can NOT be used for the deposit. The deposit will be held and refunded if cancellation is made at least 5 business days in advance of the course. Deposit will be refunded upon completion of scheduled course. Exceptions will be made for scheduling conflicts/illness, which have been confirmed by employee's unit manager.

Non-CMC employees =$250 Tuition plus Required Books = ACLS Provider Manual =$35 and EKGs Made Easy = $45. Optional (but strongly recommended) ECC Handbook = $15. Total Cost (not including ECC Handbook) = $330. Pre-registration required. Limited spots available. Refund, minus books may be given if cancellation is made within 5 business days of course.

Upcoming Course Dates

2008 Dates:

  • September 16 - October 28, 2008 - Tuesdays

Time:

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Study Materials:


Credits:  26.0 CEUs.

  • This activity has been approved by the Montana Nurses’ Association , which is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. (MNA-CMC2010)

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.


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