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Online Heartcode Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course: Part 1

The Heartcode® Online ACLS The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® Online Advanced Cardiac Life Support course is designed for healthcare providers who direct or participate in the resuscitation of an adult patient. Through simulated online scenarios, providers will learn to treat adults suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support for patient survival including the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. 

American Heart Association Heartcode Advanced Cardiac Life Support course combines the convenience of a self-directed online course with the personalization of a live in-person skills session. Participants that successfully complete their skills test receive a 2 year American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification.

Complete the American Heart Association Online Heartcode ACLS course online and then come to a CESI EMS for a skills appointment with an instructor. Results in identical certification as instructor-led training.

 

 

Online Heartcode Basic Life Support (BLS) Course: Part 1

Heartcode BLS utilizes distance learning to update healthcare professionals with the recognition of life-threatening emergencies, providing CPR, using an AED, and relieving choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Includes online access code and skills session.

 

Online Heartcode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course: Part 1

The Heartcode® Online PALS The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® Online Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support course is designed for healthcare providers who direct or participate in the resuscitation of a pediatric patient. Through simulated online scenarios, providers will learn to treat pediatrics suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. PALS emphasizes the importance of basic life support for patient survival including the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. 

American Heart Association Heartcode Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support course combines the convenience of a self-directed online course with the personalization of a live in-person skills session. Participants that successfully complete their skills test receive a 2 year American Heart Association PALS Provider certification.

Complete the American Heart Association Online Heartcode PALS course online and then come to a CESI EMS for a skills appointment with an instructor. Results in identical certification as instructor-led training.

 

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Provider Heartcode Skills Session: Part 2

PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase and complete 'Online Heartcode ACLS Course: Part 1' through our website before attending the heartcode skills part 2 session. 

If you need to cancel/reschedule your registration, please email AHATCC@hhchealth.org. Please do not register for multiple sessions as we have limited seats available. 

HeartCode ACLS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s ACLS Course. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session.


HeartCode ACLS is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. To enter the course, students must complete a precourse self-assessment. Students will then be presented with a team dynamics lesson and 10 In-hospital patient cases, including a BLS case and 2 megacode cases. The cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students will take a multiple choice exam and must pass with a minimum score of 84%.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartcode Skills Session: Part 2

PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase and complete 'Online Heartcode BLS Course: Part 1' through our website before attending the heartcode skills part 2 session. 

 

HeartCode BLS uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS knowledge and skills. 


After completing the online portion, students attend a structured BLS Hands-On Session with an AHA Instructor. This session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. 


HeartCode BLS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal BLS Course.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Provider Heartcode Skills Session: Part 2

PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase and complete 'Online Heartcode PALS Course: Part 1' through our website before attending the heartcode skills part 2 session. 

 

HeartCode® PALS is an online comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development.

To enter the course, students must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment. Students are then presented with 12 In-hospital patient cases and a team dynamics lesson. Cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Refresher (1-Day, In-Person Class)

 ***We also offer a hybrid option for a self-paced online course with an in-person 90 minute skills session (ACLS Heartcode: part 1 and part 2)***

ACLS Refresher Course Features

  • Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation
  • Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
  • Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

Intended Audience

ACLS is designed for health care professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. 

Hartford Hospital EMT Program Virtual Information Session

This Informational Session is designed to provide students who are interested in the Hartford Hospital EMT Program with critical information about the Program. The information session will be virtual- the zoom link will be included in the confirmation email that you will receive after registering for the session. 

Prospective students will have a chance to meet program faculty and have their questions answered while learning details about program expectations, schedule, academic and clinical requirements, and what it takes to succeed in this academically demanding course of study.

Students who have already registered for the EMT Program are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Session prior to the start of class.

For questions about this course, please email emt.training@hhchealth.org 

Acute Injury and Illness Management Course

Please only register for this course if you are a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy student. You will be expected to complete the following list of Medbridge modules and will have to provide a certificate of completion prior to taking this course.

The medbridge courses include:

  • Emergency Management of Soft tissue Injuries
  • Emergency Management of Skeletal Injuries
  • Emergency Management of Spine & Visceral injuries
  • Emergency Management of Cardiovascular Injuries
  • Environmental considerations for the athlete
  • Protective sports equipment & proper fitting (60 minutes)
  • Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (95 minutes)
  • Differentiating Exertional Heat Exhaustion from Exertional heat stroke (63 minutes)
  • Exertional heat illness: advanced analysis of Extrinsic Risk Factors (74 minutes)
  • Exertional Sickling in Athletes: Etiology and Recognition (71 minutes)
  • Exertional Sickling in Athletes: Treatment & Prevention (59 minutes)
  • Exertional Heat Illness supplemental material (30 minutes)
  • Lightning safety for athletics & recreation (30 minutes)
  • NATA position statements (90 minutes)
  • Environmental Cold Injuries (30 minutes)
  • Emergency Management Exam (120 minutes)

There are additional modules that will have to be completed prior to the in-person course. Please email sportsmedicine@hhchealth.org for the complete list of pre-requisite learning modules.

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 80 Seymour Street
P.O. Box 5037
Hartford, CT 06102-5037

phone 855-680-2367

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