National Protection and Safety Consulting

ACLS EP Course Delivery Format
Traditional - Instructor lead

ACLS EP Course Training Modules
Expands on the core ACLS course with the 5 quadrads approach
Special resuscitation emergencies and situations (eg, drowning)
Focus on toxicology emergencies
Metabolic emergencies
Deeper knowledge for understanding and treating ACS patients

ACLS EP Course Features and Benefits
The course provides a stimulus for expert clinicians and scientists to identify and discuss resuscitation in special circumstances.

ACLS EP Course Audience
Professionals, clinicians, and scientists who must respond to cardiovascular emergencies and special resuscitation situations in the workplace. For seasoned ACLS providers who wish to renew their provider status.

ACLS EP Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Written exam and skills test at our Training Location

Card Type / AHA Certification
ACLS EP Course Completion Card

Estimated Time
9 -10 hours

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

ACLS EP Instructor Course Delivery Format
Traditional - Instructor lead

ACLS EP Instructor Course Training Modules
Expands on the core ACLS course with the 5 quadrads approach
Special resuscitation emergencies and situations (eg, drowning)
Focus on toxicology emergencies
Metabolic emergencies
Deeper knowledge for understanding and treating ACS patients

ACLS EP Instructor Course Features and Benefits
The course provides a stimulus for expert clinicians and scientists to identify and discuss resuscitation in special circumstances.

ACLS EP Instructor Course Audience
Professionals, clinicians, and scientists who must respond to cardiovascular emergencies and special resuscitation situations in the workplace. For seasoned ACLS providers who wish to renew their provider status.

ACLS EP Instructor Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Written exam and skills test at our Training Location

Card Type / AHA Certification
ACLS EP Course Completion Card

Estimated Time
9 -10 hours

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest and other life threatening medical emergencies, as well as the knowledge and skills to deploy those interventions.  Listed below is information on the ACLS Provider class that National Protection and Safety Consulting offers through our AHA Training Center

Course Length: 16 hours

Intended Audience:

Personnel staffing emergency, intensive care or critical care departments; emergency medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Note: The student is REQUIRED to complete the pre-course material prior to attending the course.

Student Materials:

1. ECC Handbook, Strongly Recommended
2. ACLS Provider Manual, Required

Card Type: Course completion

Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card

16 Category 1 Continuing Education Units will be awarded for all ALS providers by the Califpornia Office of EMS and recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Persons who successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of this American Heart Association course will receive the ACLS Provider course completion card.

* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment.

ACLS Instructor Training - Course Description

The Instructor course is now comprised of two separate components. These components include the Core Instructor Course and a Discipline Specific Module. Both training components MUST be completed prior to moving onto the remaining steps needed to complete your certification as an ACLS Instructor.

ACLS Instructor Course Prerequisite
A current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card (HCP)
A current American Heart Association (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support card

ACLS Instructor - Core Instructor Course (CIC)
The Core ACLS Instructor Course is a multi-media tool designed to provide a foundation for teaching and facilitating regardless of an instructor candidate's area of interest and specialization. This course provides consistent and uniform instructor training, eliminating material that is repetitive across the various disciplines, with the goal of creating more effective Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) instructors.

This portion of the course MUST be completed by the instructor candidate PRIOR to attending the discipline specific module. This will be done via the CDROM that is included with the Core Instructor Course Workbook that will be provided by NPSC as part of the Instructor Course registration.

ACLS Instructor - Discipline Specific Module (DSM)
The Discipline Specific ACLS Instructor Module will take place at our American Heart Association authorized training center and uses a combination of various instructor-led and video based lessons, in addition to the resuscitation team concept. This latter concept gives the instructor candidate the opportunity to practice teaching the dynamics of responding to resuscitation as part of a team in simulated cases with the emphasis on effective communication and teamwork.

CME /CE Credit
Thirty (15) contact hours of Continuing Education will be given if the student completes this course with a passing score.

Cost
$450.00 per student – All materials included

ACLS Course Delivery Format
Traditional classroom

ACLS Course Training Modules
Defibrillation
Airway management
Rhythm recognition
IV access
Use of medications
Cardioversion
Transcutaneous pacing
1-rescuer CPR, AED
Effective resuscitation team dynamics

ACLS Course Features and Benefits
Healthcare 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 (BLS) with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
Students engage in 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.

ACLS Course Audience
For emergency, intensive care, or critical care healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

ACLS Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Written exam and skills test are given at our Training Center

ACLS Course - Card Type - AHA Certification
ACLS Provider Course Completion Card

ACLS Course Estimated Time
With 6:1 student: instructor ratio, 13.5 hours including breaks

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
Fall 2008

Cost
$225.00 per student – (book not included)
ACLS Books Required – (ECC Handbook and ACLS Provider Manual) $70.00 w/ shipping
On-Site Training Prices – $250.00 per student
Re-cert Training Prices – $125.00 per student (Current AHA Card Needed)
Skills Testing Prices – $125.00 per student (Online AHA Certificate Needed)

Airway Management Course Delivery Format
Traditional - Instructor and video

Airway Management Course Training Modules
Bag-mask ventilation and airway adjuncts
Optional:
Laryngeal mask airway
Esophageal-tracheal combitube
Endotracheal tube
Impedance threshold device

Airway Management Course Features and Benefits
Modular format creates course flexibility
Simple course flow:
1) Skills demonstration in a short video
2) Students’ skills practice
3) Testing
Computer-generated animation
Web-based access for course tests, Completion Certificate and the Facilitator Certificate online, customizable student certificates
Students improve their competency in critical airway skills
Students increase awareness of various airway products
Skills video demonstrations reinforce proper technique

Airway Management Course Audience
For healthcare providers whose occupation or volunteer activities require airway management skills
For professionals in the field of resuscitation and airway management

Airway Management Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Skills practice and skills testing with Airway Management facilitator during course at our AHA Authorized Training Center

Card Type / AHA Certification
Course Completion Certificate

Estimated Time
5 hours for all modules

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

ECG and Pharmacology Course Delivery Format
Traditional - Instructor and slide presentation

ECG and Pharmacology Course Training Modules
ECG
Heart anatomy
Basic electrophysiology
Normal ECG measurements
Basic arrhythmias
Pharmacology
Basic ACLS drugs and usage
Drugs, doses and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies
Integrating basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algorithms

ECG and Pharmacology Course Features and Benefits
Two modules via slide presentations – one each for ECG and Pharmacology – which can be taught together or separately
Modular training course format for tailoring to either skill set or both together, depending on NPSC students’ needs
Open to any Instructor to teach with no requirement to be affiliated with an American Heart Association Training Center
Course enhances ECG recognition skills competency important to ACLS certification
Training Improves students knowledge, and more effective use of drugs, during peri- or cardiac arrest
Improves student success in achieving ACLS certification
Strengthens ACLS algorithms competency

ECG and Pharmacology Course Audience
For a variety of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, residents, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical pharmacists and ECG technicians.

ECG and Pharmacology Course Written Exam and Skills Session
No

Card Type / AHA Certification
ECG Course Completion Certificate

ECG and Pharmacology Course Estimated Time
3.5 hours for ECG module
2.75 hours for Pharmacology module
6.25 for both modules

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

HeartCode Course Delivery Format
Blended (Part 1 is CD-based cognitive learning, followed by skills test with an AHA ACLS instructor)

HeartCode Course Training Modules
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers

HeartCode Course Features and Benefits
Training enhances skills in the treatment of adult cardiac arrest patients or other cardiopulmonary emergency patients.
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.

HeartCode Course Audience
For emergency, intensive care, or critical care healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

HeartCode Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Written exam and skills test given at our Training Center

HeartCode Course - Card Type - American Heart Association Certification
ACLS Provider Course Completion Card

Estimated Time
Students are allowed up to 32 hours to complete Part 1
Additional time required for skills test - Part 2

CME /CE Credit
Yes

Offered in Spanish
No

Stroke Pre-hospital Care Course Delivery Format
Online

Stroke Pre-hospital Care Course Training Modules
Pathophysiology
Risk factors
Differential diagnosis
Recognition
Assessment
Management

Stroke Pre-hospital Care Course Features and Benefits
Self-paced learning, accessible online anytime
Students improve care giver decision making for stroke victims
Course strengthens use of EMS triage and transport protocols
Increases quality of pre-hospital treatment
Helps improve timely and effective hospital care
Effective interactive cases with instant feedback for the student
Convenient alternative to traditional classroom training
Content based on the latest science from the American Heart Association

Stroke Pre-hospital Care Course Audience
For pre-hospital medical professionals and emergency medical services personnel in acute medical practice (emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses).

Stroke Pre-hospital Care Course Written Exam and Skills Session
Online evaluation and testing

Card Type / American Heart Association Certification
Completion Certificate

Estimated Time
1 - 2 hours

CME /CE Credit
Yes

Offered in Spanish
Not at this time

BLS Healthcare Provider Course Delivery Format
Traditional (Instructor and video)

BLS Healthcare Provider Course Training Modules
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Adult and pediatric CPR (including 2-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask)
Foreign-body airway obstruction
Use of automated external defibrillation with CPR

BLS Healthcare Provider Course Features and Benefits
This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of choking.
A student CD, included with the text, contains supplemental information for interested students on topics such as stroke, cardiac arrest, and special resuscitation situations.
The course is video-based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students participate in, practice and complete various skills and learning stations.
Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor while learning skills.

BLS Healthcare Provider Course Audience
All healthcare providers.  For example: Fire and EMS personnel, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists and others who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.

BLS Healthcare Provider Written Exam and Skills Session
Written exam and skills test are given at our location

BLS Healthcare Provider - Card Type: American Heart Association Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card

BLS Course Estimated Time
4 hours

CME /CE Credit
Yes

Offered in Spanish
Yes

BLS Instructor Course Delivery Format
Blended - Online and classroom
Part 1 cognitive learning is completed online
Part 2 is skills practice session with AHA BLS instructor
Part 3 is skills test with AHA BLS instructor

BLS Instructor Course Training Modules
Adult rescue breathing
Adult CPR/AED – 1 and 2 rescuers
Adult relief of choking
Child rescue breathing
Child CPR
Child relief of choking
Infant rescue breathing and choking

BLS Instructor Course Features and Benefits
Series of online modules covering adult, child and infant CPR sequences
10 checkpoints to be completed
21 optional review sections with 17 videos
Establishes a standardized training program
Self-paced learning, accessible anytime
Provides flexible course design, accommodating a range of learning from basic checkpoint review to more extensive learning through optional sections
Immediate answer feedback
Reinforces learning and ensures competence

BLS Instructor Online Course Audience
For healthcare providers who have previously taken a BLS course and are seeking a flexible training option to obtain a new healthcare provider course certification card.

BLS Instructor Written Exam and Skills Session
Part 1 – Certificate of Completion provided after successful completion of online modules. Must present certificate to complete skills test.
Skills practice (Part 2) and successful skills test
Part 3 - Completes course certification

Card Type / AHA Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card

BLS Instructor Course Estimated Time
90 minutes to complete Part 1.
Additional time required for skills practice session (Part 2) and skills test (Part 3).

CME /CE Credit
Yes

Offered in Spanish
No

Cost
$50.00 per student - (book not included)
BLS Book Required – (HCP Provider Manual) $20.00 w/ shipping
On-Site Training Prices – $80.00 per student
Re-Cert Training Prices – $40.00 per student (Current AHA Card Needed)
Skills Testing Prices – $40.00 per student (Online AHA Certificate Needed

BLS Healthcare Provider Online Course Delivery Format
Blended - Online and classroom
Part 1 cognitive learning is completed online
Part 2 is skills practice session with AHA BLS instructor
Part 3 is skills test with AHA BLS instructor

BLS Healthcare Provider Online Course Training Modules
Adult rescue breathing
Adult CPR/AED – 1 and 2 rescuers
Adult relief of choking
Child rescue breathing
Child CPR
Child relief of choking
Infant rescue breathing and choking

BLS Healthcare Provider Course Features and Benefits
Series of online modules covering adult, child and infant CPR sequences
10 checkpoints to be completed
21 optional review sections with 17 videos
Establishes a standardized training program
Self-paced learning, accessible anytime
Provides flexible course design, accommodating a range of learning from basic checkpoint review to more extensive learning through optional sections
Immediate answer feedback
Reinforces learning and ensures competence

BLS Healthcare Provider Online Course Audience
For healthcare providers who have previously taken a BLS course and are seeking a flexible training option to obtain a new healthcare provider course certification card.

BLS Healthcare Provider Online Written Exam and Skills Session
Part 1 – Certificate of Completion provided after successful completion of online modules. Must present certificate to complete skills test.
Skills practice (Part 2) and successful skills test
Part 3 - Completes course certification

Card Type / AHA Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card

BLS Course Estimated Time
90 minutes to complete Part 1.
Additional time required for skills practice session (Part 2) and skills test (Part 3).

CME /CE Credit
Yes

Offered in Spanish
No

Cost
$50.00 per student - (book not included)
BLS Book Required – (HCP Provider Manual) $20.00 w/ shipping
On-Site Training Prices – $80.00 per student
Re-Cert Training Prices – $40.00 per student (Current AHA Card Needed)
Skills Testing Prices – $40.00 per student (Online AHA Certificate Needed)

Note: As a prerequisite, the student must bring to the day of the course:
A current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Card (HCP).  Will be retained by NPSC.

Heartsaver AED Training Delivery Format
Traditional - Instructor and Video

Heartsaver AED Training Modules
Adult/Child CPR
Adult/Child Choking
Optional:
Infant CPR and choking
Adult/Child CPR with mask
Infant CPR with mask

Heartsaver AED Training Features and Benefits
Our modular format creates course flexibility
Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an NPSC instructor while learning the skills
Each NPSC student receives the highest quality course materials to supplement their learning
Student CD-ROM, included with student workbook, includes additional information on CPR and AED that students can reference after the course

Heartsaver AED Training Written Exam and Skills Session
Skills testing with AHA Instructor during course

Card Type / AHA Certification
Heartsaver AED course completion card

Estimated Time
3 hours
2 hours without infant CPR

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

Cost
$55.00 per student

Heartsaver CPR Instructor Training Delivery Format
Traditional -  Instructor and Video

Heartsaver CPR Instructor Training Modules
Adult/Child CPR
Adult/Child Choking
Optional:
Infant CPR and choking
Adult/Child CPR with mask
Infant CPR with mask

Heartsaver CPR Instructor Training Features and Benefits
Training using a modular format creates course flexibility
Ideal class for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor while learning skills
Each NPSC student receives the highest quality course materials to supplement their learning
Student CD-ROM, which is included with the student workbook, includes additional information on CPR and AED that students can reference after the course

Heartsaver CPR Instructor Training Audience
Designed for employee training at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities.
For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

Heartsaver CPR Instructor Training Written Exam and Skills Session
Skills testing with our AHA Instructor during course

Card Type / AHA Certification
Heartsaver CPR course completion card

Estimated Time
3 hours
2 hours without infant CPR

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

Cost
$35.00 per student

Heartsaver CPR Training Delivery Format
Traditional -  Instructor and Video

Heartsaver CPR Training Modules
Adult/Child CPR
Adult/Child Choking
Optional:
Infant CPR and choking
Adult/Child CPR with mask
Infant CPR with mask

Heartsaver CPR Training Features and Benefits
Training using a modular format creates course flexibility
Ideal class for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor while learning skills
Each NPSC student receives the highest quality course materials to supplement their learning
Student CD-ROM, which is included with the student workbook, includes additional information on CPR and AED that students can reference after the course

Heartsaver CPR Training Audience
Designed for employee training at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities.
For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

Heartsaver CPR Training Written Exam and Skills Session
Skills testing with our AHA Instructor during course

Card Type / AHA Certification
Heartsaver CPR course completion card

Estimated Time
3 hours
2 hours without infant CPR

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
No

Cost
$35.00 per student

Delivery Format
Traditional

Content / Modules
Help providers recognize cardio-pulmonary distress symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest.
Key topics covered:
Pediatric assessment
Respiratory compromise and arrest recognition and management
Circulatory compromise and arrest recognition and management
Shock recognition and management
Resuscitation team concept

Features & Benefits
This course addresses a gap in the number of healthcare providers who see pediatric patients, and do not require the advanced skills of PALS.
The main focus of PEARS is prevention, and specifically, the assessment, recognition and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Through unique learning tools, such as video-based simulation, providers can see and hear critically ill children with whom they do not typically come in contact, equipping them to recognize the symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest.
The course is video-based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students participate in, practice and complete various skills and learning stations.

Audience
For any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients in their profession.
Course is not intended for those staff credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care.

Written Exam / Skills Session
Video-based written exam and skills test

Card Type / AHA Certification
PEARS Course Completion Card

Estimated Time
7 hours

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
Fall 2008

Cost
$90.00

PEARS is Prevention, Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Through unique learning tools, such as video-based simulation, providers can see and hear critically ill children with whom they do not typically come in contact, equipping them to recognize the symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest.

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification offered by NPSC is a three-day (30 hour) course designed to develop proficiency in teaching, organizing and conducting a provider course.  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructors must have a firm working knowledge of the PALS material. Participants are expected to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of emergency cardiac care (ECC). Currently accepted principles of adult learning, the use of interactive teaching strategies, and the ability to sequence instruction and evaluate progress are essential parts of the course. The purpose is to provide an adult education experience for healthcare professionals who manage cardiac arrest, shock and respiratory failure in infants and children.

The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Course taught by NPSC is to provide the potential instructor candidate the ability to assist the student with:

• Information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
• Information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children
• The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.

Prerequisite

A current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card (HCP) and a current American Heart Association (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Card; (retained by NPSC)

Intended Audience:

Pediatricians, house staff, emergency physicians, family physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who are responsible for the well-being of infants and children.

Student Materials:

1. PALS Text, Required
2. ECC Handbook, Strongly Recommended

Instructor Materials:

1. Instructor's Manual: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2. PALS Instructor's Tool Kit with required DVD's

Card Type:
Course completion

Written/Skills Exam:
Required for completion card

1. A current AHA provider card for the course you wish to teach.
2. A letter of recommendation to be an instructor from an affiliate/regional or course faculty member (not required for BLS).
3. Letter from a Training Center Coordinator indicating that the TC will accept you as an instructor.
4. Willingness to teach the scientific and program guidelines of the American Heart Association.
5. Commitment to teach two courses per year according to AHA guidelines

Prerequisite
A current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card (HCP)
A current American Heart Association (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Card (retained by NPSC)

Delivery Format
Traditional

Content / Modules
Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
The systematic approach to pediatric assessment
Effective respiratory management
Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
Intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration
Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Features & Benefits
Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

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.

Written Exam / Skills Session
Written exam and skills test

Card Type / AHA Certification
PALS Provider Course Completion Card

Estimated Time
14 hours including breaks

CME /CE Credit
No

Offered in Spanish
Fall 2008

Cost
$225.00 per student – (book not included)
ACLS Books Required – (ECC Handbook and ACLS Provider Manual) $70.00 w/ shipping
On-Site Training Prices – $250.00 per student
Re-cert Training Prices – $125.00 per student (Current AHA Card Needed)
Skills Testing Prices – $125.00 per student (Online AHA Certificate Needed)