2013 Education Directory
ABN Provider #: ABNP005
Expires: Aug 31, 2013
4800 48
th
Street
Valley, AL 36853
Phone: 334-756-1455
Fax: 334-756-1129
www.lanierhospital.com
Alabama Board of Nursing Requirement
All nurses attending continuing education programs offered by Lanier Health Services MUST bring their license card for registration purposes on the day of the class. This will be mandatory to receive ABN contact hours.
610-X-10.03 Qualifications and Standards for Board Approved Providers
(e) Effective January 1, 2006, approved providers shall submit electronic records of contact hours awarded to registered nurses or licensed practical nurses to the Board in a format and method specified by the Board.
For more information regarding the new changes from the Alabama Board of Nursing visit their website at www.abn.state.al.us It is Lanier Health Services policy that anyone arriving later than 15 minutes to a class which awards contact hours, WILL NOT receive ANY contact hours for that class.
Units of measure for continuing education shall be: a) 1 contact hour = 50 minutes
b) 0.5 contact hour = 25 minutes
c) 15 contact hours = 1 academic semester credit hour d) 10 contact hours = 1 academic quarter hour
e) 1 contact hour = 0.1 continuing education unit (CEU) Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Alabama 1975
Fees for continuing education as set by Lanier Health Services Education Department’s Policy and Procedure. 1. Personnel of LHS will not be charged for continuing education classes unless other wise posted. 2. Individuals not employed by LHS will be charged according to the following fee schedule:
a. $12.00 per contact hour for classes up to and including 8 hours. (This also includes Growing Up With Us contact hours). b. The primary instructor and the program director will set fees for classes exceeding 8 hours.
c. The charge for BLS will be $40.00.
1. To register for any of the programs listed, you should complete a course registration form; then either return to the Education department, fax (334-756-1129), or mail. We have a drop-off box outside main office door.
2. Registration for all courses is required, only those who pre-register will be allowed to attend any course. If no space if available, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.
3. Checks should be made payable to: Lanier Health Services. Payment is not required until the course is completed. There is no charge for LHS employees.
Course Cancellation Policy
The Education Department reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or relocate any program due to low enrollment or other circumstances beyond our control. Pre-Registered students will be notified via telephone of any course changes/cancellations.
Room Temperature
Please bring a sweater or jacket with you since the temperature of the room cannot be adjusted to please everyone. Special Needs
Please indicate any special needs upon registering for the course. Continuing Education Credit
The Alabama Board of Nursing approves Lanier Health Services as a provider of continuing education for nurses. A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of each program.
It is Lanier Health Services policy that anyone arriving later than 15 minutes to a class in which awards contact hours, WILL NOT receive ANY contact hours for that class.
Replacement of Lost Contact Hour Certificates & Certification Cards
Each participant is responsible for maintaining these certificates for a period of, at least four years. Replacement certificates/cards will be furnished upon receipt of a written request and a $5 processing fee. The written request must include the program name and date and is subject
to verification of attendance by the Education Department. Cards will not be mailed or picked up without payment. Make checks payable to East Alabama Medical Center. Cards will be mailed to lead instructor at LHS for distribution or they may be picked up during normal business
hours (M-F) from The EAMC Training Center. The number to contact the training center is 334-528-1260 or 334-528-1481. Please allow 10 business days to process request from the time your request is received. Once the course is completed, the student should check the Board of
Nursing to ensure that credit is received on the Board of Nursing website. If you should not receive credit please contact the Education department promptly so this issue can be resolved.
Growing Up With Us
Lanier Health Services offers four self-study courses/articles a month; each article is 1.0 contact hour for a total of 4.0 contact hours per month if all four articles are completed. The self-study articles are located on the first floor outside of the Education office in a clear wall rack. These should be completed and returned to the Education Department by the last day of each month to receive credit. You must also pass with a score of 90% or better in order to receive credit. These are counted as attended courses not as independent self study courses. These articles/exams
can also be accessed at www.growingupwithus.com from any computer with internet access. Our staff login password is lanier. The Education department only needs the post-exam returned with all of the required information completed at the top of each exam sheet (Name,
Annual HealthStream Assignments
It is mandatory that you complete your annual competencies each year during your birthday month.
These assignments can be accessed at www.healthstream.com/hlc/lanier or you may follow the links through the LHS website under Employee Resources. Your login and password are your employee number without the beginning zeroes.
If you experience any issues accessing your assignments, you may reach Brandy Tripp at 334-756-1537. Education Policy & Procedures Manual
To review policies: MCN Policy Manager
OR www.lanierhospital.com >Employee Resources>Policy Manager
Posted Classes
The Education Department has a bulletin board located on the first floor hallway leading to the Education classroom that has flyers for each individual class offered. Additional classes may be posted on this bulletin board throughout the year. Please come down to view the board
periodically. A smaller memo board is placed outside the Education classroom door that is updated at all times. The hospital website www.lanierhospital.com provides an education calendar/event list for each month. You may find this under Employee Resources, click on 2013
Education Directory.
American Heart Association Course Requirements
LHS is a certified training site for AHA courses under the supervision of the regional site located at EAMC. The regional training site requires a two week minimum notices for all courses taught including: ACLS and PALS. “This means NO last minute classes or one-on-one’s will be
allowed.” Student/Instructor ratios must be appropriate. *It is our policy at LHS that if you are registering for either ACLS or PALS, whether for your first time or for renewal, you must register and pick up the provider manual from the education department no later than 14 days prior
to the day of the course or you will not be able attend that offering. You must also have a current BLS card prior to taking the class. *ALL
AHA course manuals and equipment for personal use can be ordered through EAMC’s AHA training center 334-528-1260 or ordered online at www.americanheart.org
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
NRP is offered online through Healthstream. Please contact Cecilia Lashley, our NRP instructor at 334-756-1607, to first receive a study manual. Once you have picked up your manual, you will then be assigned the NRP on-line course. Once, you have completed the course on
Healthstream, bring the printed certificate to the NRP Instructor to schedule a “check-off” with them. Only after you have completed the on-line course and the live check-off will you be considered certified.
LHS Education Department Replacement Fees
There will be a $45.00 replacement fee for each manual damaged or not returned on the day of the class, including: all material and CD. If you fail to return the entire packet, you will be charged a replacement fee of $45.00. This fee must be paid prior to receiving your certification
Lanier Health Services 2013 Education Directory
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or
participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of a hospital. RNs EMTs Pharmacists MDs RT’s Jan. 26 Apr. 9 Aug. 13 Oct. 8 8:45am - 5pm (times may vary) No charge for employees. $40 textbooks available for purchase. Non-employees: $12/contact hour Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. Up to 9.6 contact hours
Must complete the AHA
Pharmacology/EKG Class as a
pre-requisite.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Renewal (ACLS) – is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or
participate in the resuscitation of a patient,
whether in or out of a hospital. For experienced
providers only. RNs EMTs Pharmacists MDs Licensed RT’s Mar. 5 Nov. 5 8:45am-5pm (times may vary) No charge for employees. $40 textbooks available for purchase. Non-employees: $12/contact hour Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. Up to 9.6 contact hours Classes start promptly; please dress warmly.
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
AHA Pharmacology & EKG is a pre-requisite class for
initial ACLS and PALS classes. RNs EMTs Pharmacists MDs RT’s Jan. 10 Mar. 14 Jul. 24 Sept. 26 8:30am - 5pm (times may vary) No charge for employees. $40 textbooks available for purchase. Non-employees: $12/contact hour Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. Up to 9.6 contact hours Classes start promptly; please dress warmly. Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers (Initial)
This course will teach you the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. The skills you learn will
enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden
cardiac arrest and how to respond. Includes AED.
LHS healthcare professionals whose
job description requires them to have
it. Also available to the public, and to nursing students. Jan 23 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 22 June 19 July 17 Aug 21 Sept 18 Oct 23 Nov 20 Dec 18 2pm-5pm No charge for employees. Non-employees: $40 Students: $35 Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. 2.4 contact hours Classes start promptly; please dress warmly.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
(Renewal)
Renewal of current CPR cardholders. Includes AED.
LHS Employees Non-Employees Jan 11 Feb 15 Mar 15 Apr 12 May 17 June 14 July 12 Aug 16 Sept 13 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 13 9am-12pm No charge for employees. Non-employees: $40 Students: $35 Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. 2.4 contact hours Classes start promptly; please dress warmly.
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – is designed to improve the recognition, treatment, and outcomes of seriously ill and
injured children. RNs EMTs Pharmacists MDs Licensed Respiratory Therapists Jan 18 Apr 3 July 30 Oct 17 9am-5pm (times may vary) No charge for employees. $40 textbooks available for purchase. Non-employees: $12/contact hour Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455. Up to 9.6 contact hours
Must complete the AHA
Pharmacology/EKG Class as a pre-requisite if you are not ACLS certified.
Classes start promptly; please
dress warmly.
Vascular Access Device RNs
EMTs
Jan 30 Apr 24 Aug 28 Nov 6
10am-1pm No charge for employees.
Held in Skills Lab 334-756-1455 Emergency Dept. Triage Class LHS Emergency Dept. Employees, Clinical Supervisors Feb 19 July 22 8am-1030am 4pm-6:30pm No charge for employees Held in Education Classroom. 334-756-1455 2.4 contact hours
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
IntraAortic Balloon Pump
RNs EMTs
Cath Lab Personnel
TBA TBA No charge to
employees Location TBA
IV Therapy Mandatory for all LHS LPN’s Feb 27 June 25 Oct 28 10am-12pm No charge for employees.
Held in Skills Lab. 334-756-1455 2.4 contact hours Neonatal Resuscitation Program RNs LPNs EMTs Pharmacists MDs Licensed Respiratory Therapists TBA TBA No charge for employees. Non-employees: $12/contact hour
Held in Skills Lab 334-756-1455
up to 9.6 contact hours.
Trauma Nurse
Critical Care RNs TBA TBA
Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455
up to 14.33 contact hours
New Employee Orientation Week
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
New Employee Orientation Mandatory for all LHS employees Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18 Apr 15 May 20 June 17 July 15 Aug 19 Sept 16 Oct 21 Nov 18 Dec 16 8:30am-3:30 pm N/A Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1132 Sharon Holloway
CPSI Applicable new
employees Jan 23 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 22 June 19 July 17 Aug 21 Sept 18 Oct 23 Nov 20 Dec 18 9am-5pm N/A Location TBA 334-756-1463 Alison Yarbrough, RN
New Nurse Orientation
All newly hired hospital RNs and LPNs Jan 24 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 18 May 23 June 20 July 18 Aug 22 Sept 19 Oct 24 Nov 21 Dec 19 9am-5pm N/A
Held in Skills Lab 334-756-1461 Valerie Kambeitz,
New Employee Orientation Week, Cont.
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
Skills Fair
All newly hired hospital RNs and LPNs Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 22 Apr 19 May 24 June 21 July 19 Aug 23 Sept 20 Oct 25 Nov 22 Dec 20 9am-5pm N/A
Held in Skills Lab 334-756-1461 Valerie Kambeitz,
RN
Fundamentals for Nursing Assistants
All newly hired care assistants and ED techs. Jan 22 Feb 19 Mar 19 Apr 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 Aug 20 Sept 17 Oct 22 Nov 19 Dec 17 9am-5pm N/A
Held in Skills Lab 334-756-1461 Valerie Kambeitz,
Community Classes
Title and Description
Audience
Dates
Time
Cost
Where/Notes
Heart Failure Education Class
Anyone who has Heart Failure and would like
further education. One support person attendance recommended and welcomed. TBA 3pm-5pm $15.00 (includes supplies, lunch and support person) Held in Cardiac Rehab 334-756-1607 Cecilia Lashley, RN Please dress warmly. Diabetic Education Class
Anyone who has diabetes and would like further
education. One support person attendance recommended and welcomed. Jan 9 Feb 13 Mar 13 Apr 10 May 8 June 12 July 10 Aug 14 Sept 11 Oct 9 Nov 13 Dec 11 8:30 am-2:30 pm $15.00 (includes supplies, lunch and support person) Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1607 Cecilia Lashley, RN Please dress warmly. Prenatal Class
This two-hour program is a condensed childbirth
education class. The class will
provide childbirth information, a tour of the
childbirth facilities at Lanier Health Services and information about the
hospital stay during the birth of your baby.
TBA 6pm-8pm No cost Held in the Education Classroom 334-756-1455 Please dress warmly.
Community Classes, Cont.
Title and Description Audience Date Time Cost Where/Notes
Breastfeeding Class
Designed for new or expectant mothers who are interested in learning
more about breast-feeding. The class includes information about
breast-feeding including techniques and methods,
storing milk, weaning and hints for working
mothers. TBA 6pm-8pm No cost Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1455 Please dress warmly. SafeSitter
Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that
teaches boys & girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when
caring for children. The class teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. TBA 9am-3:30pm $35.00 Held in Education Classroom 334-756-1537 Brandy Tripp Please dress warmly.
Lanier Health Services
Attn: Education Dept. · 4800 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854
·
Phone: 334-756-1455·
Fax: 334-756-1129Class Registration Form
Date: ___________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________ ABN License: _____________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Circle One: Employee Non-employee Dept: _____________________________________________ Special Needs: __________________________________________________________________________________ Course(s):
List your class selection below.
ACLS/PALS students* – Please note that you must have a current CPR card to take the course and you MUST pick up your manual 14 days prior to the course date.
Date: Course Title: Manual # Issued: Date Out: Date Returned: __________ ______________________________ ______________ ___________ _____________ __________ ______________________________ ______________ ___________ _____________ __________ ______________________________ ______________ ___________ _____________ *Expiration date of CPR Card: ____________________________
(for ACLS/PALS only)
Course Pricing
Basic Life Support (Initial/Renewal) Non-employee $40
Student $35 CEU credited courses
*For non-employees, fees for most courses are based on ABN contact hours, which will be determined at the end of the course. Payment is due the day of class.
Non Employee $12/contact hour
At this time we do not accept credit card payments. You may use checks, money orders or cash for class fees.
