Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

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The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient in either the pre-hospital or hospital setting. In this course, participants will enhance their skills in the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies through active participation in a series of simulated cardiopulmonary cases designed to reinforce important concepts.

Prerequisites for all ACLS Classes

  1. Participants must have a working knowledge in rhythm interpretation and cardiovascular pharmacology.
  2. Participants must have a current BLS provider card (if class taken outside WFBMC, fax a copy of the card to 336-716-5927 with note stating which class you registered for).
  3. Participants should have a current ACLS Provider Manual. 
  4. It is required that participants complete the pretest at heart.org/eccstudent (code: compression).

ACLS Classes Offered (Scroll down to view all ACLS classes offered)

ACLS PROVIDER

This two-day course is designed for participants who have never taken ACLS or for providers who don’t practice the concepts frequently.

Credits

The Wake Forest School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

North Carolina Baptist Hospital Nursing Education and Research is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participation in this class provides 14.25 CEUs.

Fees: $250 (MD, PA) $150 (RN, EMT-P, etc.)
NCBH Employees: No Charge

Class Time: 8am - 5pm both days

 

 2013 Class Dates      
 January 8-9 June 12-13   October 15-16    
  February 12-13  July 9-10  November 12-13     
  March 12-13  August 13-14 December 17-18   
 May 23-24  September 10-11    

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ACLS & BLS COMBINED REFRESHER

This one-day course is designed to allow participants to get both BLS and ACLS in a one day format. Participants must have previously completed ACLS within the last five years (if previous ACLS class taken outside Life Support Education, fax a copy of the card to 336-716-5927).

Credits

The Wake Forest School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

North Carolina Baptist Hospital Nursing Education and Research is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participation in this class provides 5 CEUs.

Fees: $200 (MD, PA) $130 (RN, EMT-P, etc.)
NCBH Employees: No Charge

BLS/ACLS Combined Refresher Times: 8am - 5pm 

 

 2013 Class Dates      
 January 7   May 22   September 9    
  February 11  June 11   October 14        
  March 11  July 8  November 11   
 April 4  August 12 December 16  

Click Here to Register for an ACLS & BLS Combined Refresher Class

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ACLS REFRESHER

This course is designed for participants who have previously completed ACLS within the last five years (if previous ACLS class taken outside Life Support Education, fax a copy of the card to 336-716-5927).

Credits

The Wake Forest School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

North Carolina Baptist Hospital Nursing Education and Research is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participation in this class provides 5 CEUs.

Fees: $170 (MD, PA) $100 (RN, EMT-P, etc.)
NCBH Employees: No Charge

ACLS Refresher Times:  8am - 3pm

 

 2013 Class Dates       
     January 10  May 14  October 17     
         February 14  July 11  November 14    
     March 14  August 15 December 19   
 April 5  September 12     

Click Here to Register for an ACLS Refresher Class

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ACLS E-LEARNING

This online-based learning program provides an alternative to traditional classroom instruction. This course uses a simplified, user-friendly design & microsimulation technology to present realistic scenarios from the ACLS core courses.

Credits: HeartCode™ ACLS Anywhere is approved by the AACN, ACCME, ACPE & CECBEMS for CME/CEH/CE credits.

E-Learning Steps

1. Part one-The student will access and complete the didactic portion of the ACLS course on-line at onlineaha.org.
2. You must print the official American Heart Association certificate of completion and bring it with you to be eligible for skills testing.
3. Part two-The student will schedule the ACLS skills testing in Life Support Education. The skills testing must be completed within 60 days after completion of the online didactic portion.

**Beware of Scams! ** There are several websites that offer "online ACLS" courses. However, the American Heart Association DOES NOT recognize any e-learning ACLS courses except for HeartCode™ ACLS Anywhere. Please contact us before purchasing any online ACLS or BLS product.

WFHS and Outside Student Fees:
$170 - for online access code and skills check off
$50 - skills check-off only (for those who have already completed HeartCode ACLS Part 1)

NCBH Employees:
$110  - for online access code and skills check off
No Charge - skills check-off only (for those who have already completed HeartCode ACLS Part 1)

All 2013 Skills Check-Offs will be held at 10am

2013 Class Dates 
      January 22  July 5        November 7
         February 20  August 20     December 9 
   March 22  September 26 
  May 3 October 4 

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ACLS INSTRUCTOR

This course is designed for the ACLS Provider that has demonstrated excellence in ACLS concepts and wishes to achieve instructor status.

Additional Prerequisites:

1. Completed Instructor Candidate Application indicating your instructor commitment, your acceptance by an AHA Training Center, and your verification of Instructor Potential. This form can be found under the "forms" tab on our website.You will need to contact your most recent ACLS instructor to verify your instructor potential, and you must contact the training center that you would like to join and have them sign TC Alignment section. Please do not send this form until ALL four sections have been filled out.
2. Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS Provider cards
3. Participants must obtain a copy of a current ACLS Provider Manual (available in bookstore)
4. Completion of the AHA online Core Instructor Course (will be sent with your packet after all forms and payment has been received)
5. Must obtain a score of 90% or better on a valid AHA ACLS exam on the day of the instructor course.

Fees: $200
NCBH Employees: $80

ACLS Instructor Course Times: 8am - 5pm

March 26, 2013

IMPORTANT: Registration must be received, all forms must be sent, payment must be received, and materials must be picked up by Tuesday, March 19, or you will not be allowed to attend class.

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Phone 336-716-2800
Phone 336-716-2888
Fax 336-716-5927

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