Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 3.5 2.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1 1 1 Education and Development Fall, 201 Initial Provider Course Renewal Course Challenge Course Tuesday, August 12 and Tuesday, September 9 and Tuesday, October 1 and Tuesday, November and Tuesday, December 2 and Friday, August 1 Tuesday, August 26 Wednesday, September 17 Tuesday, September 23 Friday, October 3 Thursday, October 9 Thursday, October 30 Tuesday, November Friday, November 1 Tuesday, November 25 Wednesday, December Wednesday, December 17 2 3.5 Authorized Provider of CPR and ECC Courses
Course Overview Spectrum Health is pleased to provide Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support courses. These courses follow the 20 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: Airway Management Basic ECG Rhythm Interpretation Cardiovascular Pharmacology Basic Resuscitation Skills 3.5 2 Attending 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.5 discussion, 1 skill.5stations, 1 lecture.5and written 1 evaluations.5 1 will assist.5 you to 1 demonstrate.5 1.5 1 your knowledge of Basic Life Support, ECG rhythm interpretation, airway support, electrical interventions, cardiac medications and the AHA approved algorithms for patient management..5 Location 1 1 1 Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners 00 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 9503 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. 2 spectrumhealth.org 2 3.5
Course Descriptions Initial Provider Course 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 7:5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Prerequisites: Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and pre-course preparation. Renewal Course 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 Tuesday, December 2 and course but will not be given the option of retesting. Participants must pass all.5 stations and 1 tests.5with score 1 of.5 8 percent 1 or higher.5 the first 1 time..5no 1.5 1.5 1 remediation or second chances offered. If unsuccessful, the participant must register for initial provider course and pay full price. 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 are completed 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. 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 616.391.91 to schedule a specific time. Dates Initial Provider Course Tuesday, August 12 and Tuesday, September 9 and Tuesday, October 1 and Tuesday, November and Renewal Course Friday, August 1 Tuesday, August 26 Challenge Course 1 1 Wednesday, September 17 1 Tuesday, September 23 Friday, October 3 Thursday, October 9 Thursday, October 30 Tuesday, November Friday, November 1 Tuesday, November 25 Wednesday, December Wednesday, December 17 Challenge Course 3.5 2.5 2 3.5 spectrumhealth.org 3
Registration Information 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 department at 616.391.91. Participants may reschedule and transfer payment to another course once without penalty; future registrations require full payment regardless of employer. No-call or no-show participants will not be provided a refund or course transfer..5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1 Fees Registration fees for employees of Spectrum Health Hospital Group: Big Rapids Hospital Ludington Hospital Participants with access to Blodgett Hospital 1 Outpatient Care (East 1 Paris SHLI Online should 1 register Butterworth Hospital Surgical Center, Lake Drive online. Continuing Care Endoscopy Center, Lake Drive Free - Initial Provider, Renewal Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center Surgery Center, South Pavilion) and Challenge Course Gerber Memorial Hospital Reed City Hospital Helen DeVos Children s Hospital United Hospital Kelsey Hospital Zeeland Community Hospital Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion 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: spectrumhealth.org $0 Initial Provider Course $75 Renewal Course $25 Challenge Course Materials sent to address on registration form. $220 Initial Provider Course $150 Renewal Course $50 Challenge Course Materials sent to address on registration form. Questions Questions can be directed to the Spectrum Health Education Department at 616.391.91, or addressed to Spectrum Health Education Department, Mail Code 018, 0 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 9503. 3.5 2.5 2 3.5
Registration Form Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Spectrum Health employees who have access to the Spectrum Health Learning Institute (SHLI) Online must register online. Name: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Employer: Role:.5 1.5 1 Credentials:.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1 I am registering for: Initial Provider (date) Renewal (date) Specialty: Challenge (date) 1 1 1 3.5 2 See Registration Information section for fee structure and registration requirements..5 Enclose: Registration will be processed when BOTH of the following are received: Completed registration form Payment - see page 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 FY1. 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 0 Michigan Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 9503 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 to the Association. FY1.6.5.T 07.201 2 3.5 Authorized Provider of CPR and ECC Courses spectrumhealth.org 5