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Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13 Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10 Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12 Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3
Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS)
Education and Development
Fall, 2014
Initial Provider Course
Renewal Course
Challenge Course
Authorized Provider of CPR and ECC Courses
Friday, August 1 Tuesday, August 26 Wednesday, September 17 Tuesday, September 23 Friday, October 3 Thursday, October 9 Thursday, October 30 Tuesday, November 4 Friday, November 14 Tuesday, November 25 Wednesday, December 10 Wednesday, December 17 Wednesday, August 13 Wednesday, September 10 Wednesday, October 15 Wednesday, November 12 Wednesday, December 3
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Course Overview
Spectrum Health is pleased to provide Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support courses. These courses follow the 2010 International Guidelines for Resuscitation published by the American Heart Association Council on Emergency Cardiac Care. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support is a nationally recognized training program designed by the American Heart Association for physicians, nurses, respiratory care providers, pharmacists and other medical personnel. It is designed to provide individuals who possess basic cardiac care skills with cognitive and psychomotor skills for advanced cardiovascular care.
Participants desiring ACLS Certification must have basic knowledge of:
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Airway Management•
Basic ECG Rhythm InterpretationAttending the ACLS course will build upon this current knowledge base to enhance the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills. Study and preparation for ACLS course attendance is essential.
Group discussion, skill stations, lecture and written evaluations will assist you to demonstrate
your knowledge of Basic Life Support, ECG rhythm interpretation, airway support, electrical interventions, cardiac medications and the AHA approved algorithms for patient management.
Location
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners 1000 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Maps and specific parking information will be sent with pre-course materials.
CME Credit
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners designates this course for a maximum of
7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
CME Disclosure Information
Physician Responsible for CME Activity
Dr. Charles Hanf, MD, FACS, does not have any relevant financial relationships.
Course Directors for the ACLS Courses
Nancy J. Bekken, MS, RN, CCRN, does not have any relevant financial relationships. Julene (Julie) B. Kruithof, MSN, RN, CCRN, does not have any relevant financial relationships. Luanne Shaw, MSN, RN, CEN does not have any relevant financial relationships.
Elizabeth VanderPloeg, BSN, RN does not have any relevant financial relationships. Jennifer Zeinstra, MSN, RN-BC, PCCN does not have any relevant financial relationships. No one with control of the content for this program has any relevant financial relationships.
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Course Descriptions
Initial Provider Course
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First day is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—registration from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.•
Second day is 8 a.m. to noon—registration from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m.•
Prerequisites: Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and pre-course preparation.Renewal Course
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—registration from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.•
Prerequisites: Current, valid ACLS card and pre-course preparation.•
Participants must bring a current, valid ACLS card to show at registration. Participants who do not present a current card (i.e. card has expired by two months, did not bring or cannot find card) may challenge a renewal course but will not be given the option of retesting. Participants must pass all stations and tests with score of 84 percent or higher the first time. No remediation or second chances offered. If unsuccessful, the participant must register for initial provider course and pay full price.Challenge Course
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Challenge Course provides individuals who possess a current ACLS Card to complete ACLS Renewal without participating in an AHA classroom or online course.•
Individuals who possess a current, valid ACLS Provider card are eligible to attempt an ACLS Challenge. Expired cards are NOT acceptable.•
Participants must bring their current AHA ACLS card and current provider manual to the challenge.•
Participants will complete the following skills tests. Skills tests arecompleted one on one with an ACLS Instructor. No remediation or second chances are allowed. There is no option for practice or coaching. The testing session will be stopped at the first point the participant does not successfully complete a required step or action. Participants may NOT re-attempt challenge testing.
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Management of Respiratory Arrest Skills Test (page 151 in Provider Manual)–
Management of CPR / AED Skills Test (page 152 in Provider Manual)–
Management of MegaCode Skills Test (pages 153-157 in Provider Manual)–
AHA Written ACLS examination•
Participants should allow two hours to complete an ACLS Challenge Course, and are strongly encouraged to register for a standard ACLS Renewal Course in the same month as their challenge. Registration for the ACLS Renewal Course will be canceled upon successful completion of the ACLS Challenge.•
Registrations are accepted at specified times. Contact Education Department at 616.391.9144 to schedule a specific time.Dates
Initial Provider Course
Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13 Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10 Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12 Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3 Renewal Course Friday, August 1 Tuesday, August 26 Wednesday, September 17 Tuesday, September 23 Friday, October 3 Thursday, October 9 Thursday, October 30 Tuesday, November 4 Friday, November 14 Tuesday, November 25 Wednesday, December 10 Wednesday, December 17 Challenge Course Wednesday, August 13 Wednesday, September 10 Wednesday, October 15 Wednesday, November 12 Wednesday, December 3
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Registration Information
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Initial Provider and Renewal Course size is limited to 36 registrants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to Spectrum Health employees.•
No registrations will be accepted less than seven days before the course.•
Incomplete registrations cannot be processed, and will be returned for completion prior to granting a seat for any course.•
Complete registrations will receive confirmation email or voice mail message.•
Course materials will be sent approximately four weeks prior to course date. If you believe you are registered and do not receive any materials, contact the education departmentat 616.391.9144.
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Participants may reschedule and transfer payment to another course once without penalty; futureregistrations require full payment regardless of employer. No-call or no-show participants will not be provided a refund or course transfer.
Participants with access to SHLI Online should register online.
Free - Initial Provider, Renewal and Challenge Course
Fees
Registration fees for employees of Spectrum Health Hospital Group:
Registration fees for Spectrum Health Entities and Regional Hospital Network employees:
Reduced registration fees available to employees of Spectrum Health Entities (Spectrum Health Medical Group which includes Urgent Care, and Priority Health) and members of the Spectrum Health Regional Hospital Network. Regional Hospital Network members must be listed on shrhn.org on the date of the course to qualify for a reduced rate.
Registration fees for all others:
Questions
Questions can be directed to the Spectrum Health Education Department at 616.391.9144, or addressed to Spectrum Health Education Department, Mail Code 018, 100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
• Big Rapids Hospital
• Blodgett Hospital
• Butterworth Hospital
• Continuing Care
• Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center
• Gerber Memorial Hospital
• Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
• Kelsey Hospital
• Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion
• Ludington Hospital
• Outpatient Care (East Paris Surgical Center, Lake Drive Endoscopy Center, Lake Drive Surgery Center, South Pavilion)
• Reed City Hospital
• United Hospital
• Zeeland Community Hospital
$220—Initial Provider Course $150—Renewal Course $50—Challenge Course
Materials sent to address on registration form. $110—Initial Provider Course
$75—Renewal Course $25—Challenge Course
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City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email:
Employer: Specialty:
Role: Credentials:
I am registering for: Initial Provider (date) Renewal (date) Challenge (date)
Enclose:
Registration will be processed when BOTH of the following are received: • Completed registration form
• Payment - see page 4 for registration fees. Payment options include: – Check made payable to Spectrum Health.
– Signed Expense Reclassification Form. Available on InSite: Departments / Nursing / ACLS and BLS Registration Information / ACLS Expense Reclassification Form FY14. Applicable for Spectrum Health Entity Staff (SH Medical Group which includes Urgent Care, etc) only.
Mail to:
Spectrum Health
ACLS, Education and Development Mail Code 018
100 Michigan Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
“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 material, do not represent income tothe Association.”
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Spectrum Health employees who have access to the Spectrum Health Learning Institute (SHLI) Online must register online.
Registration Form
See “Registration Information” section for fee structure and registration requirements.
Authorized Provider of CPR and ECC Courses
