Advanced 12 lead EKG Interpretation (NEW!)
Course Description
This course covers concepts of interpretation to 12 Lead EKG of a patient and also recognizing the myocardial infarction (MI). Students will increase their confidence in interpretation and practice through this course.
Course Objectives
• Recognition of MI on the 12 Lead
• Overview of cardiac anatomy and physiology of heart disease as it relates to EKG changes
• Complications of Myocardial infarctions.
• Rules of reading 12 Lead EKGs, R Sided and Posterior EKGs
• Action Potential, Vectors, Hexaxial System and Axis Deviation
• Bundle Branch Blocks and Hypertrophy
Course Material
• Manual included with course fee
This is currently the lowest price for 12 lead EKG in the Bay Area!
8 hours over 2 days.
Complete fee: $130
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Initial Certification
Course Description
The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. An academic student discount is available for this class making the total price $215.00
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $33.50 plus tax & shipping
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length: 13 ½ hours for initial, 8 hours for renewal, including breaks
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Student Materials
- ACLS Provider Manual
- ACLS Student CD
- ACLS Precourse Checklist
- ACLS Pocket Reference Cards
Course completion card will be issued upon successful skills and written exams.
Books are available for purchase in our main office before or on the day of the course for $45.00
14 hours over 2 days.
Complete fee: $245
Student discount fee: $215
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Re-Certification
Course Description
The American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $33.50 plus tax & shipping
ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length: 8 hours for renewal, including breaks
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers who still have a current American Heart Association ACLS certification. If expired, you will need to take the Initial certification course
Student Materials
- ACLS Provider Manual
- ACLS Student CD
- ACLS Precourse Checklist
- ACLS Pocket Reference Cards
Course completion card will be issued upon successful skills and written exams.
8 hours over 1 day.
Recertification fee: $160
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Skills Session
Register for the ACLS Skills Session and you will be issued an online key for online AHA where you can complete the didactic lecture and written test portions of the AHA ACLS course.
Then come in to our office at 405 14th street Suite 161 to complete the skills practice and skills testing portions of the AHA ACLS course.
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIME STUDENTS OR STUDENTS TAKING AN ACLS INITIAL CLASS. THE ONLINE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS.
(Part 1) The price of the AHA ACLS online key alone is $105.00
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THE ACLS ONLINE KEY!
IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE YOU WILL LOSE THE $105.00 FEE. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN ACLS CARD.
(Part 2) The price of the AHA ACLS skills session alone is $140.00
Skills Practice/Testing generally takes between 45-120 min depending on knowledge and preparation.
1 hours over 1 day.
onlineAHA key alone fee: $105
AHA Skills Session alone fee: $140
onlineAHA with skills session fee: $245
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Basic Life Support (CPR / BLS) for the Health Care Provider
Course Description
The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.
Course Length: Approximately 5 1/2 hours
Intended Audience
Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.
Student Materials
- BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $12.00 plus shipping
Books will be available for puchase on the day of class for $15.00.
Course completion card will be issued upon successful skills and written exams.
5 hours over 1 day.
Complete fee: $60
Recertification fee: $55
Group(20+) fee: $45
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Basic Life Support (CPR / BLS) for the Health Care Provider - Renewal
Course Description
The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.
This is a renewal class.
Only students with a current AHA BLS for Health Care Providers certificate card are allowed into this class.
If your card is expired, please register for the Initial certification class.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours
Intended Audience
Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.
Student Materials
- BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $12.00 plus shipping
Books will be available for puchase on the day of class for $15.00
Course completion card will be issued upon successful skills and written exams.
4 hours over 1 day.
fee: $55
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BLS / CPR for the Health Care Provider *Skills Test*
Course Description
The BLS HCP Skills test is intended for those who have completed the BLS HCP on-line course. It is important to bring your proof of the on-line completion on the day of you skills test. The skills test include Adult/Child 1-Rescuer CPR, 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR w/ AED and Infant 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR. Upon proof of completion and skills test certification is issued.
Course Length: 30-60 minutes
Intended Audiance
Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel who haver completed the on-line course.
Materials
IMPORTANT Please bring proof of course completion and expired AHA BLS HCP card.
1 hours over 1 day.
BLS Skills Session fee: $40
fee: $
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BLS Health Care Provider Instructor Course
Course Description
The instructor certification course is designed to instruct the methods needed to effectively teach other students. BLS is all 2-day course with a third day to be individually scheduled for being monitored while teaching a class. Only students who have already completed the BLS Instructor Course may take the First Aid Instructor course. Heartsaver Instructor Course includes: CPR and AED course, Heartsaver in Schools and Family and Friends Course. Candidates must submit in advance a completed Instructor Candidate form, resume, letter of recommendation and copy of provider card. In order to take any of the instructor classes, you must already have a current AHA BLS Health Care Provider card. Instructor renewal courses may be taken by Instructors that hold a current instructor card. All candidates must be satisfactorily monitored to pass the course and receive card. It's important once certified individual must also align with an American Heart Association Training Center, complete a discipline-specific instructor course and be monitored by an American Heart Association Instructor while teaching as American Heart Association course.
Intended Audiance
Only those candidates have a current BLS HCP card.
16 hours over 2 days.
Complete fee: $300
Recertification fee: $200
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Heartsaver CPR & AED
The American Heart Association designed the Heartsaver AED Course to prepare a wide variety of people who, as first responders, may need to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the worplace or similar setting; may need to use an automated esternal defibrillator (AED), may need to help someone who is choking, want or need a course completion card.
4 hours over 1 day.
Complete fee: $70
Recertification fee: $55
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HEARTSAVER CPR & Basic First Aid
Course Description
The American Heart Association's Pediatric First Aid is designed to provide the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking and provide basic first aid in a safe, timely and effective manner The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed childcare professionals.
The course is 8 of the 15 hours required to recieve the California Child Care Provider Licence.
Intended Audience
Child Care Providers, such as teachers, Nannies, or any individuals who work or are surrounded by children.
Student Materials
-Pediatrics CPR & First Aid Manual Student Manual
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $13.95 plus shipping
Books will be available for puchase on the day of class for $17.00.
Course completion card will be issued upon successful skills.
8 hours over 1 day.
Complete fee: $70
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Course Description
The American Heart Association's Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a child patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the PALS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the child victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. An academic discount is available for this class making the total cost $215.00.
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $38.50 plus tax, shipping & handling
We also have the text available for purchase in our Downtown Oakland Office for $50.00 (incl. tax).
PALS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; PALS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length: 14 hours approximately
Intended Audience
For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Student Materials
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide - Includes PALS Student CD, PALS Precourse Checklist, PALS Pocket Reference Card
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual
PALS Provider Card will be issued upon successful skills and written exams.
14 hours over 2 days.
Complete fee: $245
Student discount fee: $215
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Re-Certification
The American Heart Association's Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a child patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the PALS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the child victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
It is each student's responsibility to obtain a mandatory American Heart Association Textbook (new or used) before the day of the course. Textbooks can be purchased online at www.channing-bete.com for $38.50 plus tax, shipping & handling
We also have the text available for purchase in our Downtown Oakland Office for $50.00 (incl. tax).
8 hours over 1 day.
recertification fee: $ 160
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Pediatric First Aid
Course Content
• First Aid basics
• Medical emergencies
• Injury emergencies
• Environmental emergencies
• Optional pediatric first aid modules are:
-Pediatric first aid topics (eye injuries; fever; suspected abuse; and snake, spider, scorpion, tick and marine bites and stings)
-CPR and AED use
-Asthma care training for child care providers
Required Textbook:
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Student Workbook (80-1001) with Heartsaver Student CD bold (available for purchase in our office for $17 or online at www.channing-bete.com for $13.95 + tax and shipping, arrives in 5-7 business days.)
Intended Audience
• This course is approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) to fulfill the requirement to become a license Child Care Provider.
6 hours over 1 day.
Complete fee: $70
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