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Heartsaver CPR/AED

The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.

The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

The course cost includes an eBook that will be emailed to the student prior to the course starting, once payment has been recieved. Should you prefer a hardcopy book, please notate that on your registraion.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers *ECPS EMPLOYEES*

THIS COURSE IS FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE'S ONLY!

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Update w/ Basic Life Support (BLS) *ECPS EMPLOYEES*

THIS COURSE IS FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE'S ONLY!

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, and high-performing teams. The course reflects science and education from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.

Completing the Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required before the ACLS Course date.

You must print the Precourse Self-Assessment Exam and the Certificate of Completion of the Precourse Work. These will be collected at the beginning of the course. If you cannot print, you can email a copy to hrharvell@myescambia.com.

ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work Link:

https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial *ECPS EMPLOYEES*

THIS COURSE IS FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE'S ONLY!

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Completing the Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required before the PALS Course date.

You must print the Precourse Self-Assessment Exam and the Certificate of Completion of the Precourse Work. These will be collected at the beginning of the course. If you cannot print, you can email a copy to hrharvell@myescambia.com.

PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work Link:

PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work (heart.org)

IV Certification Course **ECEMS EMT'S ONLY**

This IV Course is designed for EMTs who are interested in learning how to initiate IV access and administer IV therapy while employed by Escambia County Emergency Medical Services. Completion of this course will certify you as proficient with Intravenous access, which will allow you, as an EMT, to start IVs on patients at the direction of the attending Paramedic on the ambulance.

This Course will consist of:

In-House Lecture including quiz
Equipment Familiarization and practice lab
In-Field Practice which consist of 30 IV attempts

Final Certification will be at the discretion of the Training Division and Medical Direction.

In order to be eligible for enrollment, you MUST:

Be employed with ECEMS as an EMT-B for 6 months prior to class. (Part Time or Full Time)
Have all credentials up to date, including EMT License and BLS.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please email ejwomack@myescambia.com

This Course is not valid for CEUs at this time.

This course follows all regulations in concordance of FL Statute 64J-1.004 (H) and has been approved by the ECEMS Medical Director.

In-Service *ECPS EMPLOYEES*

Mandatory In-Service for Escambia County Public Safety Employees.

Class Schedule

https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

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