Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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
- Participants must have a working knowledge in rhythm interpretation and cardiovascular pharmacology.
- 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).
- Participants should have a current ACLS Provider Manual.
- It is strongly recommended that participants complete the pretest (on the CD included in the ACLS Provider Manual).
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
| | 2012 Class Dates | | | | | | |
| | January 10-11 | | May 24-25 | | August 14-15 | | November 13-14 |
| | February 14-15 | | June 11-12 | | September 11-12 | | December 11-12 |
| | March 13-14 | | July 17-18 | | October 16-17 | | |
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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
| | 2012 Class Dates | | | | | | |
| | January 9 | | April 11 | | July 16 | | October 15 |
| | February 13 | | May 23 | | August 13 | | November 12 |
| | March 12 | | June 14 | | September 10 | | December 10 |
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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
| | 2012 Class Dates | | | | | | |
| | January 12 | | April 12 | | August 16 | | November 15 |
| | February 16 | | May 18 | | September 13 | | December 13 |
| | March 15 | | July 19 | | October 18 | | |
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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.
Fees: $170
NCBH Employees: $105
| 2012 Class Dates | | | | |
| | January 3 at 10am | | May 3 at 10am | | September 4 at 6pm |
| | February 6 at 10am | | June 4 at 6pm | | October 3 at 10am |
| | March 5 at 6pm | | July 5 at 10am | | November 6 at 10am |
| | April 4 at 10am | | August 6 at 10am | | December 6 at 6pm |
Contact lifesupported@wakehealth.edu to register for an ACLS E-Learning Class
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 28, 2012
IMPORTANT: Registration must be received, all forms must be sent, payment must be received, and materials must be picked up by Friday, March 23, or you will not be allowed to attend class.
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