Critical Actions Safety Center, Inc

Advanced Life Support Courses

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course - $165

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor led course is designed for personnel who staff ICU, ER, CCU units, and EMS personnel. The "traditional" 2 day American Heart Association instructor led Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is where you and other course participants engage in learning the required information needed to obtain your ACLS course completion card. The Required AHA ACLS provider manual is SOLD SEPARATELY.

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

Skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

The ACLS course covers:

•ACLS algorithms
•immediate post-cardiac-arrest care
•airway management
•rhythm recognition
•high-quality CPR
•1-rescuer CPR AED
• effective resuscitation team dynamics
•science overview (update course)
•BLS and ACLS surveys
•ACS
•Megacode treatment
•identification and initial care of other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke)


ACLS training is intended for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital, including:

•physicians

•nurses

•emergency medical technicians

•paramedics
•staff in intensive care units and emergency or critical care departments

•other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency


Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for an ACLS Course Completion Card.

To be successful in any ACLS course, students should be able to identify ECG rhythms and should know pharmacology specific to cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies before beginning the course. It is strongly recommended that students review the ACLS course materials and complete a precourse self-assessment using the tools in their student materials before starting the course.

Course length is approximately 10-12 hours for the initial course, and approximately 5-6.5 hours for the renewal course. Part 1 (cognitive portion) can be taken in an instructor-led training session or on a self-directed basis as an online eLearning course. Students then practice their skills (Part 2) and are tested (Part 3) with a certified American Heart Association ACLS instructor.


Critical Actions Safety Center require all the pre-course assessments TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE COURSE!!!! Students may access the required pre-course assessment test, video clips, optional material including anatomy/physiology by logging in on the American Heart Association's student website at www.heart.org/eccstudent, Before you can view the student information, you must have your access code found in the bottom of pg ii of the student course manual.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal Course - $155

The "traditional" American Heart Association Live in the classroom Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 5 - 6 hrs, Renewal (AKA UPDATE) course is designed for Advanced Healthcare Providers. This Course is where you and other course participants engage in learning the required information needed to obtain your ACLS course completion card.

ACLS 1 student 1 Instructor - $300 (call for appointment)

A Private ACLS course with just you and one instructor.
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is designed for personnel who staff ICU, ER, CCU units, and EMS personnel. The Required AHA ACLS provider manual is SOLD SEPARATELY.

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

Skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

The ACLS course covers:

•ACLS algorithms
•immediate post-cardiac-arrest care
•airway management
•rhythm recognition
•high-quality CPR
•1-rescuer CPR AED
• effective resuscitation team dynamics
•science overview (update course)
•BLS and ACLS surveys
•ACS
•Megacode treatment
•identification and initial care of other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke)


ACLS training is intended for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital, including:

•physicians

•nurses

•emergency medical technicians

•paramedics
•staff in intensive care units and emergency or critical care departments

•other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency


Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for an ACLS Course Completion Card.

To be successful in any ACLS course, students should be able to identify ECG rhythms and should know pharmacology specific to cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies before beginning the course. It is strongly recommended that students review the ACLS course materials and complete a precourse self-assessment using the tools in their student materials before starting the course.

Course length is approximately 10-12 hours for the initial course, and approximately 5-6.5 hours for the renewal course. Part 1 (cognitive portion) can be taken in an instructor-led training session or on a self-directed basis as an online eLearning course. Students then practice their skills (Part 2) and are tested (Part 3) with a certified American Heart Association ACLS instructor.


Critical Actions Safety Center require all the pre-course assessments TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE COURSE!!!! Students may access the required pre-course assessment test, video clips, optional material including anatomy/physiology by logging in on the American Heart Association's student website at www.heart.org/eccstudent, Before you can view the student information, you must have your access code found in the bottom of pg ii of the student course manual.

ACLS in the Classroom Course & Parts 2&3 of the (BLS) Online course Combo - $195

Part 1 of the BLS ONLINE COURSE IS SOLD SEPARATELY. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) renewal course & Basic Life Support (BLS) Online combo course is designed for personnel who are seeking renew their American Heart Association's ACLS & BLS providers card. Students must bring with them to the class, their current or expired ACLS card of no more than 30 days. Students MUST complete the BLS online course prior to attending this course. The BLS hands on Practice & testing session (Parts 2 & 3 of the online course) will be completed after the ACLS renewal course on the same day.

Per the American Heart Association, all course participants must have a current copy of the course manual, before, during and after the course, if you have a current copy of the student manual you do not need to purchase another one, but you do need to bring your manual with you on the day of the course.

Critical Actions Safety Center require all the pre-course assessments to BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE COURSE!!!! Students may access the required pre-course assessment test, video clips, optional material including anatomy/physiology by logging in on the American Heart Association's student website at www.heart.org/eccstudent, Before you can view the student information, you must have your access code found in the bottom of pg ii of the student course manual.

ACLS Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the AHA Online Course - $85

In Parts 2 and 3, you will demonstrate proficiency in providing ACLS skills including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use. Successful completion of any of the American Heart Association's online courses requires three course parts :

•Part 1, complete the online portion, If you have not completed the online course
•Part 2, complete a hands-on skills practice session using a VAM or with an authorized Critical Actions Safety Center Instructor.
•Part 3, complete a skills test using a VAM or with an authorized Critical Actions Safety Center Instructor.

Healthcare Provider Courses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course - $55

The American Heart Association BLS CPR course is where you and other course participants engage in learning the required information needed to obtain your BLS for the Healthcare provider course completion card. This course is designed for the healthcare professional such as Doctors, Nursing, Paramedics, EMT, Respiratory Therapist, Dentist, or anyone that does direct patient care. Students will learn Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Use of an AED, Use of a bag mask device and more. Rather you're a Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Paramedic, CNA or any other healthcare professional, this course is ideal for you.. THE REQUIRED STUDENT MANUAL IS SOLD SEPERATELY!!!! Students will be required to take a written exam and a hands on skills test and score a minimum of 84%

Basic Life Support (BLS) one on one Course - $95 (call for appointment)

One on One BLS CPR Course,
is a private BLS course where just you and one instructor is in attendance. This is a convenient way to learn BLS. You pick the date, You pick the time, no waiting for other students to register, and the best part is you get all of the instructor's attention. One on One classes are ideal for the busy student that just do not have the time to wait for a traditional class. You will receive your course completion card on the same day you pass all of the required segments.

BLS Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the AHA Online Course) - $50

The American Heart Association skills practice & testing sessions (Parts 2 & 3) of the Heartcode BLS Course are for those who completed the AHA Heartcode BLS online course. Your skills practice and testing session will include hands on 1 and 2 people CPR practice for adult, Child & infant. You will also get to practice using an AED and a Bag mask device. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR BLS ONLINE CERTIFICATE WITH ON THE DAY OF YOUR SKILLS SESSION.

Blended Learning BLS CPR Course $78.50 - $78.50 (call for appointment)

THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND!!! Self-paced eLearning and instructor Lead hands on skills practice and testing blended learning Basic Life Support (BLS) course takes advantage of advances in technology and instructional design to deliver specific courses in a format that maximizes flexibility and consistency, while also saving you time. With blended learning, students can work at their own pace or attend an instructor lead blended learning course, taking more time when needed, and organizations can reach large numbers of students in a small amount of time -- making blended learning a cost-effective way to expand training!

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor- Led Renewal Course - $55

**This course is temporarily unavailable due to the release of the new 2020 AHA Guidelines.** The American Heart Association BLS CPR course is where you and other course participants engage in learning the required information needed to obtain your BLS for the Healthcare provider course completion card. This course is designed for the healthcare professional such as Doctors, Nursing, Paramedics, EMT, Respiratory Therapist, Dentist, or anyone that does direct patient care. Students will learn Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Use of an AED, Use of a bag mask device and more. Rather you're a Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Paramedic, CNA or any other healthcare professional, this course is ideal for you.. THE REQUIRED STUDENT MANUAL IS SOLD SEPERATELY!!!! Students will be required to take a written exam and a hands on skills test and score a minimum of 84%

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial - $165

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal - $155

The PALS course is designed to provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children and help improve outcomes. To be eligible to take this course, course participants MUST have a current course completion card or a card that has not expired for more than 60 days. NO EXCEPTIONS.

PALS in the Classroom Course & Parts 2&3 of the (BLS) Online course Combo - $195

PALS Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the AHA online PALS Course - $85

In Parts 2 and 3 of the American Heart Association Heartcode PALS online course, you will demonstrate proficiency in providing PALLS skills including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating AED use on children. Successful completion of any of the American Heart Association's online courses requires three course parts :

•Part 1, complete the online portion, If you have not completed the online course
•Part 2, complete a hands-on skills practice session using a VAM or with an authorized Critical Actions Safety Center Instructor.
•Part 3, complete a skills test using a VAM or with an authorized Critical Actions Safety Center Instructor.

PALS 1 Student 1 Instructor - $300 (call for appointment)

A Private PALS course with just you and one instructor.
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed for personnel who staff ICU, ER, CCU units, and EMS personnel. The Required AHA PALS provider manual is SOLD SEPARATELY.

The PALS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. PALS also covers airway management and related pharmacology.

Skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

The PALS course covers:

•PALS algorithms
•immediate post-cardiac-arrest care
•airway management
•rhythm recognition
•high-quality CPR
•1-rescuer CPR AED
• effective resuscitation team dynamics
•science overview (update course)
•BLS and PALS surveys
•ACS
•Megacode treatment
•identification and initial care of other life-threatening clinical situations


PALS training is intended for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital, including:

•physicians

•nurses

•emergency medical technicians

•paramedics

•staff in intensive care units and emergency or critical care departments

•other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency


Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for an PALS Course Completion Card.

To be successful in any PALS course, students should be able to identify ECG rhythms and should know pharmacology specific to cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies before beginning the course. It is strongly recommended that students review the PALS course materials and complete a precourse self-assessment using the tools in their student materials before starting the course.

Course length is approximately 10-12 hours for the initial course, and approximately 5-6.5 hours for the renewal course. Part 1 (cognitive portion) can be taken in an instructor-led training session or on a self-directed basis as an online eLearning course. Students then practice their skills (Part 2) and are tested (Part 3) with a certified American Heart Association PALS instructor.


Critical Actions Safety Center require all the pre-course assessments TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE COURSE!!!! Students may access the required pre-course assessment test, video clips, optional material including anatomy/physiology by logging in on the American Heart Association's student website at www.heart.org/eccstudent, Before you can view the student information, you must have your access code found in the bottom of pg ii of the student course manual.

Heartsavers/ Community Courses

Blended Learning Heartsaver CPR Course $95.50 - $95.50

Self-paced eLearning and instructor Lead hands on skills practice and testing blended learning Heartsaver CPR AED course takes advantage of advances in technology and instructional design to deliver specific courses in a format that maximizes flexibility and consistency, while also saving you time. With blended learning, students can work at their own pace or attend an instructor lead blended learning course, taking more time when needed, and organizations can reach large numbers of students in a small amount of time -- making blended learning a cost-effective way to expand training!

Heartsaver Adult, Child & Infant CPR & AED Course - $65

The Heartsaver® CPR AED course is intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac or a First aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including:
security guards
airline personnel
police and firefighters
camp counselors
teachers and day-care workers
aerobics teachers/physical-fitness trainers
other individuals who want or need CPR AED and first-aid training
The Heartsaver® CPR AED is also appropriate for lay rescuers who may have a need to respond to an emergency in the workplace, and family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death.

Learn CPR today, you never know who's life you may have to save​
​Why is it so important to learn CPR?

FACT. Per the American Heart Association there are over 1.1 million heart attacks each year, of that, a quarter of a million will occur in the community outside of a hospital setting.

Question? If you were to wittiness someone having a heart attack, say a family member, or a coworker, would you know what to do? We offer both live & online classes for CPR, AED & First aid.

Heartsaver Adult Only CPR Course - $45

The Heartsaver® Adult Only CPR AED course is intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to an Adult cardiac or a First aid emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including:
*security guards
*airline personnel
*police and firefighters
*camp counselors
*teachers and day-care workers
*aerobics teachers/physical-fitness trainers
and other individuals who want or need adult CPR AED and first-aid training
The Heartsaver® CPR AED is also appropriate for lay rescuers who may have a need to respond to an emergency in the workplace, and family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death.

Heartsaver® CPR AED ADULT ONLY Course --
features hands-on adult CPR AED training. The optional modules on child CPR AED and infant CPR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE

Heartsaver® CPR AED ADULT ONLY course covers:

•Adult CPR AED

•Adult Choking

Course length is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, with skills testing by an American Heart Association instructor during the course *THIS COURSE IS OFFERED BOTH ONLINE & IN THE CLASSROOM

Heartsaver Child & Infant CPR Course - $45

Heartsaver® CPR AED Child & Infant course --
features hands-on Child & Infant CPR AED training. The optional module on ADULT CPR AED IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE.

Heartsaver® CPR AED Child & Infant course covers:

•Child CPR AED

•Infant CPR

•Child and Infant Choking

Course length is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, with skills testing by an American Heart Association instructor during the course. *THIS COURSE IS OFFERED BOTH ONLINE & IN THE CLASSROOM

Heartsaver First Aid Course - $45

The Heartsaver® First Aid -- course provides first responders with training in basic first-aid procedures -- including the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA -- in a format that can be delivered in a single day. The course covers:

•First Aid Basics

•Medical Emergencies

•Injury Emergencies

•Environmental Emergencies

This instructor-led course is approximately 2 to 3 hours,

*THIS COURSE IS OFFERED BOTH ONLINE & IN THE CLASSROOM

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - $85

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED --
combines basic first aid with CPR AED training. This course provides first responders with training in basic first aid and CPR AED procedures -- including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA -- This course covers:

•First Aid Basics

•Medical Emergencies

•Injury Emergencies

•Environmental Emergencies

•Adult CPR AED

•Adult Choking

•Child CPR AED

•Infant CPR

•Child and Infant Choking

The instructor-led course is approximately 5 to 7 hours

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course for Maritime personnel - $115

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has approved the AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course as meeting the USCG Elementary First Aid* training requirements of:
Elementary First Aid per STCW Code Table A-VI/1-3;
Elementary First Aid per 46 CFR 11.302(a)(3) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(3);
The first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(
Critical Actions Safety Center shall provide students with an American Heart Association course completion card and a certificate of Completion of the Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED AMERHA-216 certificate to any maritime personnel that require the certificate to accompany their Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card upon successful completion of the course with all options completed and written exam.

This course covers:
•First Aid Basics
•Medical Emergencies
•Injury Emergencies
•Environmental Emergencies
•Adult CPR AED
•Adult Choking
•Child CPR AED
•Infant CPR
•Child and Infant Choking
The required student text is included
The instructor-led course is approximately 5 to 7 hours

Infection Control - Bloodborne Pathogens - $30

The Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.

Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens uses the PACT acronym and slogan to help students learn and retain what to do when there is danger of or has been exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace:

Protect yourself from exposure
Act when exposed
Clean yourself and the area involved
Tell or report any exposure

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens is intended for workers in the commercial market who must receive training per OSHA Standard 1910.1030, and those who work in:

child care
schools
maintenance
security
state corrections facilities
tattoo design

industry and manufacturing
Fortune 1500 companies
occupational health
property management
hospitality
health and fitness

Available in both classroom and online versions, the course can be completed in approximately 1 hour, creating an efficient stand-alone course or add-on to first aid or CPR training.

Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the HS CPR Online Course - $51

The American Heart Association skills practice & testing sessions (Parts 2 & 3) of the Heartsavers online Course are for those who completed the AHA Heartsavers CPR online course. Your skills practice and testing session will include hands on 1 person CPR practice for adult, Child & infant. If you elected to only one portion of the online course you will only be tested on the portion you completed. You will also get to practice using an AED and a one way valve & mask device. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR BLS ONLINE CERTIFICATE WITH ON THE DAY OF YOUR SKILLS SESSION.

Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the HS first aid Online Course - $51

The American Heart Association skills practice & testing sessions (Parts 2 & 3) of the Heartsavers First aid online Course are for those who completed the AHA Heartsavers First aid online course. Your skills practice and testing session will include hands on practice for
* Putting on & taking off Gloves
* Identifying the problem
* Stopping Bleeding
If you elected to only one portion of the online course you will only be tested on the portion you completed. You will also get to practice using an AED and a one way valve & mask device. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR BLS ONLINE CERTIFICATE WITH ON THE DAY OF YOUR SKILLS SESSION.

Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the HS first aid & CPR Online Course - $61

The American Heart Association skills practice & testing sessions (Parts 2 & 3) of the Heartsavers online Course are for those who completed the AHA Heartsavers CPR online course. Your skills practice and testing session will include hands on 1 person CPR practice for adult, Child & infant. In addition you will practice first aid skills such as:
* Putting on & taking off Gloves
* Identifying the problem
* Stopping Bleeding
If you elected to only one portion of the online course you will only be tested on the portion you completed. You will also get to practice using an AED and a one way valve & mask device. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR BLS ONLINE CERTIFICATE WITH ON THE DAY OF YOUR SKILLS SESSION.

Skills Practice & Testing (Parts 2 & 3 of the Pediatric first aid & CPR Online Course - $61

Upon completion of the online portion (PART 1), students MUST participate in a hands-on session featuring skills practice and testing (PARTS 2 & 3). Successful completion of both the online and hands-on portions, including skills practice and testing with a certified American Heart Association BLS or Heartsaver Instructor, qualifies students for a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course card, which is valid for two years. The online program includes audio, video, and interactive activities. PC and Mac® compatible.
NOTE: You must purchase one online access key for each student trained. This product is not eligible for the standard return policy.

Family & Friends CPR Courses

Family & Friends CPR Training - $15 (call for appointment)

The Family and Friends CPR course is fast and affordable, this course is an ideal option for members of the general public who want to learn Adult,Child & Infant CPR in an instructor-led or facilitated group environment and do not need certification. This course is not for Healthcare Providers or for anyone that needs to obtain a CPR course completion card.

The American Heart Association's family & friends courses are ideal for babysitters, church groups, even famly reunions. Everyone should learn CPR to help save lives. Register today and become a life saver.

NAEMT

PHTLS 10th Edition Hybrid Provider Course - Hybrid Course Key + Skills - $215

In the hybrid course, students take 8 hours of the course online followed by 8 hours in the classroom. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.

AMLS 4th Edition Hybrid Provider Course - Hybrid Course Key + Skills - $215

In the hybrid course, students take 8 hours of the course online followed by 8 hours in the classroom. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.

PHTLS 10th Edition Course - $250

This is a 16-hour course for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians and other prehospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as PHTLS providers for 4 years, and 16 hours of CAPCE credit.

AMLS 4th Edition Course - $250

This is a 16-hour course for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as AMLS providers for 4 years, and 16 hours of CAPCE credit.