American Heart Association Approved Training
Harborview Medical Center is an authorized training center for the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA is the recognized authority in resuscitation science and training.
Below is a list of upcoming Community Training Center Opportunities. To register online for any of our courses, please click the appropriate "register online" button or you can fill out an application form located in the "class brochure" and either fax or mail your completed form to the CTC.
To view a complete list of our 2008 classes, please refer to our 2008 Course Calendar.
NOTE: All CPR training is held in the Research & Training Building located at 300 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Refer to the whiteboard, located in the lobby, for the room number. ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
ACLS New Provider (2-day)
| $ 230.00 |
UW/Other Participant (Text included) |
| $ 130.00 |
HMC Employees (Text not included) |
| $ 35.00 |
ACLS Provider Manual (Optional) |
| $ 16.00 |
ECC HANDBOOK (2006) | |
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For New Providers or to review material.
This 2-day ACLS course is designed for health care professionals whose occupation requires proficiency in ACLS skills. It is appropriate for providers with some knowledge of cardiac rhythms and medications but who have not taken ACLS education in the past, for those whose cards have expired, or who would like a review of the guidelines. This course consists of a series of learning stations including:
- ACLS Algorithms
- Rhythm Recognition
- BLS Proficiency
- ACLS Pharmacology
- Written Evaluation
Preparation:
A study packet, consisting of the ACLS Provider Manual, six study guides, and a pre-test, will be mailed to you three weeks before class. Areas of emphasis include basic ECG knowledge, BLS proficiency, dysrhythmia recognition, ACLS pharmacology, and algorithms. Chapter study questions and answers in the appendices will help new and reviewing providers prepare for the course. The pre-test must be completed and brought to class.
CEU’s: 13.8 contact hours
Class times:
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (day one)
- 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (day two)
Provider Cards and CEU Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of course.
ACLS Renewal (1-day)
| $ 130.00 |
UW/Other Participant (Text not included) |
| $ 50.00 |
HMC Employees (Text not included) |
| $ 35.00 |
ACLS Provider Manual (Optional) (2006) |
| $ 16.00 |
ECC HANDBOOK (2006) | |
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Must have current ACLS Provider card.
This 1-day ACLS Renewal class will provide health care providers with previous ACLS education the opportunity to update their skills in accordance with the standards and guidelines for the American Heart Association. The following knowledge & skills will be evaluated:
- ACLS Algorithms
- Rhythm Recognition
- BLS Proficiency
- ACLS Pharmacology
- Written evaluation
Preparation:
A study packet, consisting of the ACLS Provider Manual, six study guides, and a pre-test, will be mailed to you three weeks before class. Areas of emphasis include basic ECG knowledge, BLS proficiency, dysrhythmia recognition, ACLS pharmacology, and algorithms. Chapter study questions and answers in the appendices will help new and reviewing providers prepare for the course. The pre-test must be completed and brought to class.
CEU’s: 8.9 contact hours
Class times:
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (one day)
Provider Cards and CEU Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of course.
Note: Renewal courses are testing stations with limited review. For complete review of ACLS content please sign up for the 2-day course.
ACLS Instructor
| $ 305.00 |
Other Participant/UW Staff (Includes texts *) |
| $ 250.00 |
HMC Employee (Library text **) |
| $ 16.00 |
Optional Text: ECC Handbook (updated 2004) |
| $ 35.00 |
Optional Text: ACLS Provider Manual (2005) | |
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NOTE: In order to register for the ACLS Instructor course, you must complete the instructor candidate application form (Word) and submit it to the CTC, along with a letter of recommendation, to complete the registration process.
The purpose of the ACLS Instructor course is to train new ACLS Instructors. New Instructor Candidates are required to have current ACLS credentials good for more than ninety days after date of instructor course and have comprehensive experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support subject matter. The course will focus on facilitation techniques.
The Core Instructor Course needs to be completed prior to instructor card issued.
Included materials:
- ACLS Instructor Manual
- ACLS Provider Manual
- Core Instructor Course
The following prerequisites must be met:
- ACLS Provider for at least two years.
- Proficient in ACLS and BLS skills.
- Previous teaching experience in ACLS-related subject matter.
Class times:
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (day one)
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Core instructor course)
BLS for Healthcare Providers
| $ 30.00 |
HMC Staff (Library text) |
| $ 13.00 |
HMC Staff BLS Text (Optional) |
| $ 55.00 |
Other Participants/UW Staff (Includes text) | |
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This universal course is designed to meet the Basic Life Support (CPR) certification requirements for both the new and the renewing Health Care Provider. Certification is required for anyone who intends to enter a clinical program of study or work in a medical or patient care setting.
Appropriate Audiences:
- Registered Nurses
- Medical Doctors & Physicians
- Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics
- Police Officers & Other First Responders
- Fitness Instructors
- Occupational & Physical Therapists
- Dental Technicians
- Hospital/Medical Assistants & Aides
- Radiology & Imaging Technicians
- Physician’s Assistants
- Registered Nurse Practitioners
- Fellows & Residents
- Medical & Nursing Students in Training
Curriculum:
- CPR skills for victims of all ages
- Ventilation with a barrier device, and bag-mask device
- Use of AED, automated external defibrillator
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) for adults, children, and infants
- Current AHA guidelines
Class times:
- 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (all weekday classes)
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (all Saturday classes)
BLS Instructor
| $ 270.00 |
Other Participant or UW Staff |
| $ 170.00 |
Harborview Classified Staff | |
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This Basic Life Support Instructor course is designed to prepare current Basic Life Support providers for their role as a course facilitator for American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Heartsaver First Aid courses.
We do not charge a separate fee for course materials. Our fee includes the following:
- BLS Instructor Manual
- BLS Student Manual
- Core Instructor Course
The following prerequisites must be met:
- Copy of AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Card must be submitted with registration.
- BLS Healthcare Provider Card must be current for next ninety days from date of instructor course.
Class times:
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (day one)
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Core instructor course)
ECG and Pharmacology
| $ 95.00 |
UW/HMC participant (text included) | |
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The course is a pre-course option for ACLS students and other healthcare providers, or is also intended for ACLS students who need to improve after the ACLS pre-course self-assessment test. It is specifically designed to address a key knowledge gap in Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology, the American Heart Association’s adult ECG & Pharmacology Course is a new program focused on specific ECG recognition skills and drug treatment knowledge.
Course Content:
ECG:
- Heart Anatomy
- Basic Electrophysiology
- Normal ECG Measurements
- Basic Arrhythmias
Pharmacology:
- Basic ACLS drugs and usage
- Drugs, doses and routes or administration during cardiovascular emergencies
- Integrate basic drug pharmacology into ACLS algrothms
Class Times:
AHA Fee Disclaimer:
Use of materials for education in this American Heart Association credentialing course does not represent income to the Association.
Maps and Directions
Carpooling or public transportation are recommended, however, parking validation stickers for reimbursement of parking fees at Harborview View Park Garage will be offered on-site.
Maps and Directions to Harborview Medical Center