Class Schedule

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Abiomed IMPELLA

This class is geared to new nursing/ICU & Cath Lab staff, in order to provide an effective overview of the pump, patient & alarm management, & hands-on purge management.

 

Acute Stroke Education Curriculum (PRIME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Goals:

To provide the staff with the current best practices in the provision and standard of care for patients with acute stroke, which include:

 

-knowledge of early recognition and management of stroke symptoms

-performing a comprehensive neurological assessment including the Glasgow Coma Scale, NIHSS and Dysphagia screening.

-reconstitution protocol and nursing care of the patient receiving thrombolytic therapy

-emergency implementation of Acute Stroke Treatment.

 

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this presentation, the student will be able to:

 

-Recognize & respond to signs and symptoms of an acute stroke

-Differentiate and define an ischemic vs. hemorrhagic stroke

-Implement the use of the Dysphagia Screen, the Glasgow Coma Scale and the NIHSS with appropriate documentation in EPIC

-Explain what a complete, comprehensive neurological exam entails with appropriate documentation in EPIC

-Describe the steps, protocols and contraindications regarding the administration of thrombolytic therapy for acute stroke

-Define and describe nursing assessment and monitoring of patients experiencing a stroke.

 

Four (4) contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of the course.

CVAD Course (PRIME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

CVAD

 

The CVAD course is intended to prepare registered nurses to safely care for patients with central lines. The course includes an online self-study learning module followed by a 3-hour live class.  Participants must complete the self-study modules and come prepared with the knowledge to understand the content presented in the live portion of the course. Once you are signed up through Enrollware, the self-study modules will be assigned to your Healthstream account.

Successful completion of the course requires:

  • Completion of the on-line modules.
  • Attendance at the entire live portion of the course
DCI De-Escalation Crisis Intervention (PRIME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

The DCI De-escalation Crisis Intervention course is designed to give healthcare workers the tools to defuse and de-escalate tense encounters to maximize their own safety and the safety of those around them.

  • Plan the safety of staff and patients when dealing with patients who may become aggressive or violent.
  • Identify behavioral signs & symptoms of escalation.
  • Define conditions conducive to development of a therapeutic relationship.
  • Discuss safety issues involved in providing a therapeutic environment.
  • Explain PA Mental Health Law as it relates to mental health admission & commitment process.
  • Explain the process of restraint/seclusion according to hospital policy, regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Utilize critical thinking in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions.
  • Apply physical de-escalation techniques to optimize safety for all.
  • Explain the process of restraint/seclusion use.
  • Discuss how to respond to an active shooter event.

 

Successful completion of the course requires:

O Attendance at the entire class.

O Successful participation in group activities.

O Comfortable clothes, sneakers and promptness are REQUIRED.

DCI Renewal (PRIME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

DCI Renewal

The DCI Renwal course is designed to give healthcare workers the tools to defuse and de-escalate tense encounters to maximize their own safety and the safety of those around them.

 

  • Plan the safety of staff and patients when dealing with patients who may become aggressive or violent.
  • Identify behavioral signs & symptoms of escalation.
  • Define conditions conducive to development of a therapeutic relationship.
  • Discuss safety issues involved in providing a therapeutic environment.
  • Explain PA Mental Health Law as it relates to mental health admission & commitment process.
  • Explain the process of restraint/seclusion according to hospital policy, regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Utilize critical thinking in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions.
  • Apply physical de-escalation techniques to optimize safety for all.
  • Explain the process of restraint/seclusion use.
  • Discuss how to respond to an active shooter event.

Successful completion of the course requires:

O Attendance at the entire class.

O Successful participation in group activities.

O Comfortable clothes, sneakers and promptness are REQUIRED.

EKG and Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy Course is a 2-hour course consisting of lecture and hands on demonstration of Phlebotomy. This is not a certification course and is for present staff who are required to perform Phlebotomy as part of their job description.

Successful completion of the course requires:

O Attendance at the entire course.

O Successful completion of a return demonstration of phlebotomy in the class.

O Successful completion of a post-test with an 80%.

 

PA Description- EKG & Phlebotomy

The EKG and Phlebotomy Course is a 3-hour course consisting of lecture and hands on demonstration of EKG and Phlebotomy. This is not a certification course and is for present staff who are required to perform 12 -lead EKGs and Phlebotomy as part of their job description.

 

Successful completion of the course requires:

O Attendance at the entire class.

O Successful completion of a return demonstration of phlebotomy and a 12-lead EKG in the class.

O Successful completion of a post-test with an 80%.

 

Hemodynamics and the Intra-aortic-balloon pump ( ROXBOROUGH EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Hemodynamics and the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump 

This class is designed to provide Critical Care nurses, working in ICU, Cath Lab, or SCTU with the understanding of Hemodynamic values and waveforms associated with management of a patient with an IABP. Participants should have a basic knowledge of hemodynamics prior to attending the class. Topics include theory and timing of counter-pulsation, factors affecting diastolic augmentation, indications for use, contraindications, and potential complications of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. The course consists of a didactic and hands-on portion. 

  • Successful completion of the course requires:
  • Attendance at the entire course.
  • Completion of the e-learning portion of class.
  • Successful completion of a post-test with a score of 80%.
  • Active participation in the hands-on portion of the course.
  • Completion of an evaluation.

4.5 contact hours are awarded for participants who successfully complete the course (4.5ceu live class time + 1ceu e-learning.)

Participants who do not pass the post-test will have opportunity for remediation and may need to retake the course.

Hemodynamics and the Intra-aortic-balloon pump (LOWER BUCKS EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Hemodynamics and the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump 

This class is designed to provide Critical Care nurses, working in ICU, Cath Lab, or SCTU with the understanding of Hemodynamic values and waveforms associated with management of a patient with an IABP. Participants should have a basic knowledge of hemodynamics prior to attending the class. Topics include theory and timing of counter-pulsation, factors affecting diastolic augmentation, indications for use, contraindications, and potential complications of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. The course consists of a didactic and hands-on portion. 

  • Successful completion of the course requires:
  • Attendance at the entire course.
  • Completion of the e-learning portion of class.
  • Successful completion of a post-test with a score of 80%.
  • Active participation in the hands-on portion of the course.
  • Completion of an evaluation.

4.5 contact hours are awarded for participants who successfully complete the course (4.5ceu live class time + 1ceu e-learning.)

Participants who do not pass the post-test will have opportunity for remediation and may need to retake the course.

ICU Hands-on Skills

Hands-on skills reviewing Medtronic Duet, hemostasis compression devices, Medtronic pacer, Zoll defibrillator, Gaymar & pads

Prime IV Therapy Hybrid Course (PRIME EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Prime IV Therapy Hybrid Course

 

The Prime IV therapy course is a Hybrid course which includes a combination of online modules, in class modules and hands on return demonstration.  It is expected that the learner will complete the self-study modules in HealthStream and come prepared to class. The Education Department will assign the self-study modules in HealthStream once enrollment is confirmed.

 

This course is designed to provide designated healthcare providers (per job description) the knowledge and skill needed to safely initiate, maintain, monitor and discontinue peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy.  

  • Successful completion of the course requires:
  • Completion of online modules prior to class attendance.
  • Attendance at the entire class.
  • Completion of a pre-test.
  • Successful completion of a post-test with an 80%.
  • Completion of an evaluation.

6.7 contact hours will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course.

 

Participants who do not successfully pass the post-test will be remediated and required to take another version of the exam.me IV therapy Hybrid Course

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American Heart Association Training Center

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  1. Onsite classes - We come to you!
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Replacement Cards 

Please call our office at 973-989-3213.  We will verify your information; and with payment, print and mail a duplicate card.  For BLS Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver CPR/AED and/or HeartSaver First Aid, replacement card cost is $10.00.  For ACLS and PALS replacement card cost is $15.00.  


Disclaimer: 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. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.