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Advanced Stroke Life Support Blended - Pre-Hospital & Hospital Combined Course (Full Package)

The American Heart Association, in partnership with The University of Miami’s
Gordon Center, is excited to announce a new stroke education course for
in-hospital and prehospital healthcare professionals.

The new Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS®) Blended Learning Course will
educate healthcare professionals to identify, evaluate, and manage patients
with stroke.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

ASLS is appropriate for all healthcare providers involved in the management
of acute stroke patients and meets the education requirements for
Stroke Center Certification.
• Nursing Students and Nurses
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Paramedics and Emergency Medical Personnel
• Physicians and Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Medical Students
• Respiratory Therapists

COURSE OPTIONS
The new ASLS Course will be offered as 3 provider course tracks:

Prehospital Provider Course:
• Highlights the principles of prehospital stroke management that make up the current standard of care, such as
determining when to call a stroke alert and quickly transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
• Explains how to communicate the patient’s symptoms, time of onset, and neurologic exam clearly and succinctly
with hospital personnel

In-Hospital Provider Course:
• Focuses on the importance of an organized approach to treating stroke patients for improved outcomes
• Discusses the etiologic evaluation and secondary stroke prevention for stroke patients
• Describes the management of goals for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid
hemorrhage
• Outlines post-acute care management including supportive medical care, rehabilitation, and discharge
planning for stroke patients

Prehospital & In-Hospital Provider Course: Combines all of the components of the Prehospital and In-Hospital
courses, and is best suited for healthcare providers who work in both environments, as well as ASLS instructor
candidates that will be conducting the in-person skills testing for learners from both audiences
Advanced Stroke Life Support® Blended Learning

BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT
Blended Learning courses consist of both an online, self-directed portion, followed by an in-person skills testing
session with an ASLS Instructor. In the online component, learners follow a continuously adapting learning path
that is personalized by their own inputs, for not only their performance, but also their self-reported confidence
levels. In-person skills tests will challenge learners to apply the skills and knowledge obtained from the online
portion to correctly perform neurologic exams, diagnose, and manage patients with stroke.

HeartCode® ACLS Parts 1-3 (Full Package)

How Does this Course Work?

HeartCode® ACLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches ACLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. HeartCode® 2025 ACLS Online consists of a cognitive portion that is completed online. A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA ACLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

Who Should Take this Course?

Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other advanced cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Hands-On Session

A psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA ACLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Topics covered in this course are:

  • Systems of care
  • How the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
  • The impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
  • Effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
  • Prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early AED use
  • The BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessment sequences for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
  • Early recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
  • Early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory arrest
  • Recognition and early management of bradycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
  • Recognition and early management of tachycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
  • Recognition and early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
  • Evaluation of resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

HeartCode® BLS Parts 1-3 (Full Package)

How Does this Course Work?

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.

Who Should Take this Course?

Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Hands-On Session

A psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA BLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Topics covered in this course are:

  • The steps of the Chains of Survival
  • How to perform high-quality CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant
  • How to use an AED
  • Effective team dynamics in a multi rescuer resuscitation
  • How to treat special considerations in basic life support
  • How to relieve foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult, a child, and an infant,

Please call to schedule your skills evaluation once you have finished the online portion.

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

HeartCode® PALS Parts 1-3 (Full Package)

HeartCode® PALS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Pediatric Advanced Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Pediatric Advanced Life Support training for their clinical duties. HeartCode® PALS Online consists of a cognitive portion that is completed online. A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA PALS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

Heartsaver CPR & AED Blended Learning (Full Package)

Welcome to the Blended Learning Heartsaver CPR and AED Course

This course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond confidently to sudden cardiac emergencies. You’ll learn how to perform high-quality CPR and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants.

 

Course Overview:

The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED course focuses on life-saving techniques that are critical during the first few minutes of a cardiac emergency. It covers:

  • CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
  • Use of an AED on victims of all ages
  • Relief of choking in responsive and unresponsive individuals
  • How to recognize cardiac arrest and take immediate action
  • Team dynamics during resuscitation

This course is CPR and AED focused—it does not include first aid training.

 

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to act during a cardiac emergency, including:

  • Workplace responders (e.g., teachers, coaches, and childcare providers)
  • Foster parents and guardians
  • Fitness instructors and gym staff
  • Camp counselors and youth leaders
  • Community members and volunteers
  • Anyone who needs CPR/AED certification for regulatory or employment requirements

Not a healthcare provider? Perfect—this course is made for the general public.
Are you a medical professional needing certification for your clinical role? Be sure to check out our HeartCode BLS for Healthcare Providers course instead.

 

Blended Learning Format:

This course follows a convenient blended learning format, combining interactive online education with a hands-on skills session.

  • Step 1: Complete the online portion at your own pace.
  • Step 2: Attend a short in-person session at the St. Francois County Ambulance District, where a certified AHA instructor will guide you through real-world CPR and AED scenarios to ensure skill competency.

Upon successful completion of both parts, participants will receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED course completion card, valid for two years.

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, & AED Blended Learning (Full Package)

Welcome to the Blended Learning Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills to respond confidently to emergencies, provide first aid, perform CPR, and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Course Overview:

The American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course teaches critical skills to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in adults, children, and infants. Topics include:

  • First aid basics (e.g., treating cuts, burns, and sprains)

  • Medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, seizures, and allergic reactions)

  • Injury emergencies (e.g., bleeding control, broken bones, and head/neck injuries)

  • Environmental emergencies (e.g., bites, stings, and temperature-related injuries)

  • CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants

  • Proper use of an AED

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies, including:

  • Foster Parents

  • Workplace responders (e.g., teachers, coaches, and childcare providers)

  • Safety personnel and security staff

  • Community members and volunteers

  • Parents and caregivers

  • Fitness trainers and recreational staff

  • Individuals requiring certification for job or regulatory compliance

Are you a healthcare provider needing CPR certification for your job? If so, check out our Heartcode BLS for Healthcare Providers Course designed specifically for medical professionals!



Blended Learning Format:

This course utilizes a convenient blended learning format, combining online instruction with hands-on skills practice. Students will first complete the online portion of the course at their own pace, which covers the foundational knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED use. Upon successful completion of the online component, participants will attend an in-person skills session led by certified AHA instructors at the St. Francois County Ambulance District. This hands-on session ensures that students can confidently apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course completion card, valid for two years.

Join us at the St. Francois County Ambulance District to gain the skills and confidence needed to save lives. Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a vital link in the chain of survival!

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework. This course is non-refundable.

 

Would you like to add a pocket mask to your purchase?

ITLS Provider Rapid Renewal

The ITLS Rapid Renewal Provider Update is a blended-learning program that combines an online component with the Patient Assessment Evaluation to allow experienced providers to quickly, easily and effectively renew their ITLS Provider certification.

You must hold a current, valid ITLS Basic or Advanced Provider certification to be eligible to renew through the ITLS Rapid Renewal Provider Update program.

 

*Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Advanced Stroke Life Support Blended Learning Course Prehospital (Full Package)

The American Heart Association, in partnership with The University of Miami’s
Gordon Center, is excited to announce a new stroke education course for
in-hospital and prehospital healthcare professionals.

The new Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS®) Blended Learning Course will
educate healthcare professionals to identify, evaluate, and manage patients
with stroke.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

ASLS is appropriate for all healthcare providers involved in the management
of acute stroke patients and meets the education requirements for
Stroke Center Certification.
• Nursing Students and Nurses
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Paramedics and Emergency Medical Personnel
• Physicians and Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Medical Students
• Respiratory Therapists

COURSE OPTIONS
The new ASLS Course will be offered as 3 provider course tracks:

Prehospital Provider Course:
• Highlights the principles of prehospital stroke management that make up the current standard of care, such as
determining when to call a stroke alert and quickly transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
• Explains how to communicate the patient’s symptoms, time of onset, and neurologic exam clearly and succinctly
with hospital personnel

In-Hospital Provider Course:
• Focuses on the importance of an organized approach to treating stroke patients for improved outcomes
• Discusses the etiologic evaluation and secondary stroke prevention for stroke patients
• Describes the management of goals for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid
hemorrhage
• Outlines post-acute care management including supportive medical care, rehabilitation, and discharge
planning for stroke patients

Prehospital & In-Hospital Provider Course: Combines all of the components of the Prehospital and In-Hospital
courses, and is best suited for healthcare providers who work in both environments, as well as ASLS instructor
candidates that will be conducting the in-person skills testing for learners from both audiences
Advanced Stroke Life Support® Blended Learning

BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT
Blended Learning courses consist of both an online, self-directed portion, followed by an in-person skills testing
session with an ASLS Instructor. In the online component, learners follow a continuously adapting learning path
that is personalized by their own inputs, for not only their performance, but also their self-reported confidence
levels. In-person skills tests will challenge learners to apply the skills and knowledge obtained from the online
portion to correctly perform neurologic exams, diagnose, and manage patients with stroke.

HeartCode® ACLS Part 1 (Online Course ONLY)

How Does this Course Work?

HeartCode® ACLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches ACLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. HeartCode® 2025 ACLS Online consists of a cognitive portion that is completed online. A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA ACLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

Who Should Take this Course?

Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other advanced cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in hospital and pre-hospital settings.

***Hands-On Session (Sold Separately)

A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA ACLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Topics covered in this course are:

  • Systems of care
  • How the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
  • The impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
  • Effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
  • Prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early AED use
  • The BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessment sequences for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
  • Early recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
  • Early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory arrest
  • Recognition and early management of bradycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
  • Recognition and early management of tachycardia that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
  • Recognition and early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care
  • Evaluation of resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

HeartCode® ACLS Parts 2 & 3 (Skills Eval ONLY)

Hands-On Session

A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA ACLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

HeartCode® BLS Part 1 (Online Course ONLY)

How Does this Course Work?

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.

Who Should Take this Course?

Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Hands-On Session (sold separately)

A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA BLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Topics covered in this course are:

  • The steps of the Chains of Survival
  • How to perform high-quality CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant
  • How to use an AED
  • Effective team dynamics in a multi rescuer resuscitation
  • How to treat special considerations in basic life support
  • How to relieve foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult, a child, and an infant,

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Advanced Medical Life Support - Provider Course

HeartCode® BLS (Skills Eval ONLY)

Hands-On Session

A psychomotor skills assessment using voice assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA BLS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

Advanced Medical Life Support - Refresher Course

HeartCode® PALS Part 1 (Online Course ONLY)

This course, HeartCode® PALS Part 1 (Online Course ONLY), is only the online portion for HeartCode® PALS. It is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire knowledge of Pediatric Advanced Life Support using a personalized learning path that adapts in real-time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Pediatric Advanced Life Support training for their clinical duties. The HeartCode® PALS Part 1 (Online Course ONLY) Course ONLY consists of the cognitive portion that is completed online.

A separate psychomotor skills assessment using voice-assisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback or a skills assessment with an AHA Instructor is required to earn a valid AHA PALS Provider eCard that is valid for two years.

HeartCode® PALS Parts 2 & 3 (Skills Eval ONLY)

HeartCode® PALS "Hands-On Session," is for students who have already completed the online portion of the course and have received a certificate granting them access to have their skills tested in-person, with an AHA PALS Instructor. The Hands-on Skills testing includes child 1-rescuer CPR, child bag-mask device, infant 1- and 2-rescuer CPR, and relief of choking (optional). Students must complete both the online portion and the hands-on session to receive a PALS Provider course completion card.

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver CPR/AED (Adult/Child)

Heartsaver CPR AED is geared for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

NOTE: This course is usually not appropriate for health care providers.  Health care providers should consult their employer or licensing authority for the type of CPR class required.  Health care providers may be required to complete a BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR class.  If you are a healthcare provider it is recommended that you register for our BLS Course (if you have completed the same course in the past).

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Adult & Child)

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Training

The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. 

What does this course teach?
  • First aid basics
  • Medical emergencies
  • Injury emergencies
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Preventing illness and injury
  • Adult CPR and AED use
  • Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
  • Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, & AED Blended Learning (Online Course Only)

Welcome to the Blended Learning Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED (Online portion only) course. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills to respond confidently to emergencies, provide first aid, perform CPR, and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Note* This course is the ONLINE ONLY portion of this course and does not include the required Hands-On Skills Session. If you are looking for the complete course package, including the online and hands-on sessions, Click Here

 

Course Overview:

The Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course teaches critical skills to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in adults, children, and infants. Topics include:

  • First aid basics (e.g., treating cuts, burns, and sprains)
  • Medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, seizures, and allergic reactions)
  • Injury emergencies (e.g., bleeding control, broken bones, and head/neck injuries)
  • Environmental emergencies (e.g., bites, stings, and temperature-related injuries)
  • CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
  • Proper use of an AED

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies, including:

  • Foster Parents
  • Workplace responders (e.g., teachers, coaches, and childcare providers)
  • Safety personnel and security staff
  • Community members and volunteers
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Fitness trainers and recreational staff
  • Individuals requiring certification for job or regulatory compliance


Blended Learning Format:

This course utilizes a convenient blended learning format, combining online instruction with hands-on skills practice. Students will first complete the online portion of the course at their own pace, which covers the foundational knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED use. Upon completing the online component, participants will attend an in-person skills session (Sold Separately) led by certified AHA instructors at the St. Francois County Ambulance District. This hands-on session ensures students can confidently apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

To Purchase the Hands-On Skills Portion of this course, Click Here

 

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, & AED Blended Learning (Skills Eval Only)

Have you already purchased or completed the online portion of the Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course and are now ready to put your knowledge into practice? If so, our hands-on skills session-only package is exactly what you need to complete your CPR certification.

Note* This is the (Hands-On Skills Session Only) portion of this course and does not include the required online portion. If you are looking for the complete course package, including the online and hands-on sessions, Click Here

 

Course Overview:

The Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED course teaches critical skills to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in adults, children, and infants. Topics include:

  • First aid basics (e.g., treating cuts, burns, and sprains)
  • Medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, seizures, and allergic reactions)
  • Injury emergencies (e.g., bleeding control, broken bones, and head/neck injuries)
  • Environmental emergencies (e.g., bites, stings, and temperature-related injuries)
  • CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
  • Proper use of an AED

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies, including:

  • Foster Parents
  • Workplace responders (e.g., teachers, coaches, and childcare providers)
  • Safety personnel and security staff
  • Community members and volunteers
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Fitness trainers and recreational staff
  • Individuals requiring certification for job or regulatory compliance

Blended Learning Format:

This course utilizes a convenient blended learning format, combining online instruction with hands-on skills practice. Students will first complete the course's online portion (Sold Separately) at their own pace, which covers the foundational knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED use. Upon completing the online component, participants will attend this in-person skills session led by certified AHA instructors at the St. Francois County Ambulance District. This hands-on session ensures students can confidently apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

To Purchase the Online Portion of this course, Click Here

 

Would you like to add a pocket mask to your purchase?

Heartsaver First Aid Online Parts 1-3 (Full Package)

How does this course work?

The Heartsaver First Aid Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Student who successfully complete the online course and skills session, will receive a Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion card, valid for two years. 

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Hands-on Skills Session

A  hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Heartsaver First Aid Course provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid. The course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Topics covered include:

  • First Aid Basics
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Injury Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver First Aid Online Part 1 (Online Course Only)

How does this course work?

The Heartsaver First Aid Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session (sold separately) conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Student who successfully complete the online course and skills session, will receive a Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion card, valid for two years. 

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Hands-on Skills Session (Sold Separately)

A separate hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, valid for two years.

What Does this Course Teach?

Heartsaver First Aid Course provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid. The course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Topics covered include:

  • First Aid Basics
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Injury Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
Heartsaver First Aid Online Parts 2-3 (Skills Eval Only)

Hands-on Skills Session

A hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, which is valid for two years.

Heartsaver Pediatric/Infant First Aid CPR AED Parts 1-3 (Full Package) (NO CLOCK HOURS AWARDED)

*PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOCK HOURS ARE NOT AWARDED FOR THIS COURSE!!!

How does this course work?

The Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s Heartsaver Pediatric course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. 

The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This audience includes childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. This course is also ideal for parents, grandparents, extended family, babysitters, and guardians.

This course offers the flexibility of two different course paths:

  • Heartsaver – Shorter Heartsaver course path offers the flexibility to add optional topics. Add on optional topics when required topics are completed.
  • Heartsaver Total – Comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements.

Hands-on Skills Session

A separate hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. 

What does this course teach?

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED with emphasis on emergencies that occur with children and infants. 

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver Pediatric/Infant First Aid CPR AED Part 1 (Online Course Only) (NO CLOCK HOURS AWARDED)

The Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s Heartsaver Pediatric course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. 

The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This audience includes childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. This course is also ideal for parents, grandparents, extended family, babysitters, and guardians.

This course offers the flexibility of two different course paths:

  • Heartsaver – Shorter Heartsaver course path offers the flexibility to add optional topics. Add on optional topics when required topics are completed.
  • Heartsaver Total – Comprehensive course designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements.

Hands-on Skills Session (sold separately)

A separate hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. 

What does this course teach?

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED with emphasis on emergencies that occur with children and infants. 

*Note - Our online courses allow instant access to the coursework, this course is non-refundable.

Heartsaver Pediatric/Infant First Aid CPR AED Parts 2-3 (SKILLS EVAL ONLY)

Hands-on Skills Session

A hands-on skills session with a Heartsaver or BLS American Heart Association Instructor is required to earn a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course completion card, which is valid for two years.

BLS Instructor Course

An BLS Instructor is authorized to teach the BLS courses including any of the blended learning options.

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Complete an Instructor Candidate Application to be on file with our TC
  • A Current BLS Provider Card with one (1) year experience and proficient in all skills
  • Recommendation letter from a TCF or BLS Instructor recommending you for the class, and that you are in good standings. 
  • Successfully complete the online Instructor Essentials course
BLS Instructor Renewal Course

An BLS Instructor is authorized to teach the BLS course including any of the BLS blended learning options.

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Currently aligned with our AHA Training Center
  • Current BLS Instructor Card
  • Current copy of the 2020 BLS Instructor manual
  • Minimum requirements as outlined in the Program Administration Guide for renewal of certification
BLS\Heartsaver Instructor Renewal Course - Virtual

A BLS Instructor is authorized to teach the BLS and Heartsaver courses including any of the blended learning options.

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Current BLS or Heartsaver Instructor Card
  • Current copy of the 2020 BLS or Heartsaver Instructor manual
  • Minimum requirements as outlined in the Program Administration Guide for renewal of certification
FEMA IS-5.A: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Course Overview:

This Independent Study course is intended to provide a general introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific studies in the future. This course does not meet Hazardous Materials response requirements identified in HAZWOPER standard (29CFR1910.120(q)(6)(i). The course has five Units which are outlined below. No prior knowledge of the subject is required or assumed. At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

  • Explain the roles of Federal, State, Tribal and local governments in reducing hazardous materials risks through Health and Environmental Regulations;
  • Discuss the two major hazardous materials identification systems used within the United States;
  • Identify possible terrorist’s targets of opportunities in the use of toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD);
  • Identify locations where hazardous materials are commonly found and how to determine their potential health effects;
  • Describe basic terms that pertain to exposures to hazardous materials;
  • Read and interpret a materials safety data sheet (MSDS);
  • Explain how hazardous materials enter the body and contaminate the environment;
  • Describe what communities can do to increase their emergency preparedness to respond to hazardous materials incidents; and
  • Identify steps individuals and communities can take to protect themselves during a hazardous materials release.

Prerequisites:

None

FEMA IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System

Course Overview:

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:

  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the principles and basic structure of the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Describe the NIMS management characteristics that are the foundation of the ICS.
  • Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
  • Describe the General Staff roles within ICS.
  • Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.

Prerequisites:

None

FEMA IS-200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

Course Overview:

IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.  
The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:

  • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • United State Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch

Note: IS-200.c is an updated version of the IS-200 course. 

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Describe the course objectives and summarize basic information about the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS):

  • Describe how the NIMS Management Characteristics relate to Incident Command and Unified Command.
  • Describe the delegation of authority process, implementing authorities, management by objectives, and preparedness plans and objectives.
  • Identify ICS organizational components, the Command Staff, the General Staff, and ICS tools.
  • Describe different types of briefings and meetings.
  • Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure.
  • Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures.
  • Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

Prerequisites:

  • IS-100.c An Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100).
FEMA IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Course Overview:

This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS.
  • Describe activities and methods for managing resources.
  • Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics.
  • Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures.
  • Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels.
  • Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Management and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups).
  • Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.

Prerequisites:

none

FEMA IS-800.d National Response Framework

Course Overview:

The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including:

  • Private sector partners
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Government officials
  • Community leaders
  • Emergency management practitioners
  • First responders

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose, scope, organization, and underlying doctrine of the National Response Framework.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of response partners.
  • Describe core capabilities for response and actions required to deliver those capabilities.
  • Describe coordinating structures and operational planning used to support emergency response.
  • Describe how the stabilization of the seven Community Lifelines reduces threats to public health and safety, or economic security.

Prerequisites: 

Recommended: IS-0700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

SFCAD - Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Therapy

The intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy: Theory Program is offered by the Getinge Group.  You will have to create an account to complete this course.

SFCAD - Chest and Abdominal Trauma - Part 1 of 3
SFCAD - Product Inservice - ZOLL Z "Vent" Advanced Ventilator
SFCAD - Critical Care of the Burn Patient
SFCAD - Sapphire IV Pump - Basic Operations
SFCAD - Multi System Trauma - Part 1 of 3 (May 2014)
SFCAD - Multi System Trauma - Part 2 of 3 (May 2014)
SFCAD - Respiratory Fit Testing
SFCAD - Multi System Trauma - Part 3 of 3 (May 2014)
Advanced Stroke Life Support Blended Learning Course In-Hospital (Full Package)

The American Heart Association, in partnership with The University of Miami’s
Gordon Center, is excited to announce a new stroke education course for
in-hospital and prehospital healthcare professionals.

The new Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS®) Blended Learning Course will
educate healthcare professionals to identify, evaluate, and manage patients
with stroke.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

ASLS is appropriate for all healthcare providers involved in the management
of acute stroke patients and meets the education requirements for
Stroke Center Certification.
• Nursing Students and Nurses
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Paramedics and Emergency Medical Personnel
• Physicians and Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Medical Students
• Respiratory Therapists

COURSE OPTIONS
The new ASLS Course will be offered as 3 provider course tracks:

Prehospital Provider Course:
• Highlights the principles of prehospital stroke management that make up the current standard of care, such as
determining when to call a stroke alert and quickly transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
• Explains how to communicate the patient’s symptoms, time of onset, and neurologic exam clearly and succinctly
with hospital personnel

In-Hospital Provider Course:
• Focuses on the importance of an organized approach to treating stroke patients for improved outcomes
• Discusses the etiologic evaluation and secondary stroke prevention for stroke patients
• Describes the management of goals for acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid
hemorrhage
• Outlines post-acute care management including supportive medical care, rehabilitation, and discharge
planning for stroke patients

Prehospital & In-Hospital Provider Course: Combines all of the components of the Prehospital and In-Hospital
courses, and is best suited for healthcare providers who work in both environments, as well as ASLS instructor
candidates that will be conducting the in-person skills testing for learners from both audiences
Advanced Stroke Life Support® Blended Learning

BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT
Blended Learning courses consist of both an online, self-directed portion, followed by an in-person skills testing
session with an ASLS Instructor. In the online component, learners follow a continuously adapting learning path
that is personalized by their own inputs, for not only their performance, but also their self-reported confidence
levels. In-person skills tests will challenge learners to apply the skills and knowledge obtained from the online
portion to correctly perform neurologic exams, diagnose, and manage patients with stroke.

SFCAD - CEVO-5/ Prehospital EMS Documentation

CEV- O course will be done in the morning. The Prehospital EMS Documentation class will take place after lunch. 

Community Paramedic- Cultural Competency

Community Health Paramedicine/Mobile Integrated Healthcare CEU (4 hours)

Cultural Competency

 

MUST HAVE POWERPOINT TO ACCESS CLASS!!!

Community Paramedic- Personal Safety and Wellness

Community Health Paramedicine/Mobile Integrated Healthcare CEU (4 hours)

Personal Safety and Wellness of the Community Paramedic

MUST HAVE POWERPOINT TO ACCESS THE CLASS!!!

SFCAD - Ventricular Assist Device (Video Based Learning)

This video-based course discusses the basics of the most common ventricular assist devices that EMS Clinicians would encounter. Please watch to the end to complete the short test and course evaluation in order to receive your completion certificate.

SFCAD- EKG Interpretation Part 1

Part 1 of a 3 part series. Parts 1 and 2 are online. Part 3 will be classroom based.

SFCAD- EKG Interpretation Part 2
SFCAD-Bloodborne Pathogens-Heartsaver

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Online teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction. This course provides students with the convenience of completing the course at their own pace wherever they have access to the Internet. It includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of knowledge transference, along with audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability, and much more.

The Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Course was designed specifically for workers with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as correctional officers, childcare workers, security guards, maintenance workers, school personnel, hotel housekeepers, health and fitness club staff, and tattoo artists.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 1 Introduction to Community Paramedicine

This introductory chapter explores the emerging field of community paramedicine, a healthcare model that utilizes paramedics in expanded roles to bridge gaps in primary care. Unlike traditional emergency response, this specialty focuses on preventive home visits, chronic disease management, and helping patients navigate the healthcare system. The text outlines the historical evolution of the profession from rural pilot programs to a globally recognized practice integrated with multidisciplinary teams. It details the specialized training and regulatory requirements necessary for paramedics to transition into these long-term, collaborative patient relationships. Ultimately, the source emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with doctors, social workers, and local stakeholders to improve community health outcomes.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 10 Community Paramedic Guide to Patient Needs Assessment

This text outlines the fundamental role and execution of patient needs assessments within the field of community paramedicine. Unlike standard emergency care, this process focuses on holistic health, evaluating a patient’s physical condition alongside social determinants like housing, nutrition, and psychological well-being. The material details how paramedics act as navigators, using interviews and environmental evaluations to connect individuals with essential outreach services and long-term support systems. It highlights the importance of patient-centered communication, emphasizing specific strategies for working with vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the homeless, or those with cognitive disabilities. Ultimately, the source serves as a guide for healthcare providers to foster patient independence through thorough documentation, goal setting, and collaborative education methods.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 11 Pathophysiology Hemostasis and Fluid Blance

This educational textbook chapter explores the fundamental concepts of pathophysiology, specifically focusing on how the human body maintains homeostasis and responds to internal disruptions. The text details the primary functions of cellular organelles, the movement of fluids across membranes, and the critical regulation of electrolytes and acid-base balance. It further examines how the body adapts to injury through cellular changes, inflammatory responses, and the complex mechanisms of the immune system. To bridge theory and practice, the source uses a paramedic-focused case study involving a patient with ALS to highlight the ethical and clinical challenges of managing terminal illness. Rich visual aids and diagrams illustrate key processes such as cell signaling, wound healing, and the specific roles of various leukocytes in defending the body. Ultimately, the material provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological foundations necessary for emergency medical professionals to understand disease progression.

 
 

 

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 12 Comprehensive Patient Assessment

These educational materials outline the comprehensive patient assessment process specifically tailored for community health paramedicine. The text details the transition from gathering a subjective medical history—including family background, social factors, and current medications—to performing a thorough physical examination. It emphasizes the importance of systematic evaluation techniques such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to monitor chronic conditions and support long-term wellness. Various sections describe specialized assessments for the cardiorespiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal systems, providing clinicians with standardized methods for documenting findings. Additionally, the sources highlight the necessary equipment and the professional environmental standards required to conduct these exams effectively within a patient's home. Overall, the guide serves as a technical manual to help paramedics supplement primary care through diligent observation and diagnostic precision.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 13 Lab Values

This educational chapter provides a comprehensive guide to interpreting common laboratory values within the context of community paramedicine. It details the clinical significance of essential diagnostic tools, such as the complete blood count (CBC), the basic metabolic profile (BMP), and liver function tests. Through a practical case study involving a patient with diabetes and vascular complications, the text illustrates how specific markers like glucose, troponin, and electrolytes help clinicians monitor chronic illnesses and acute emergencies. Readers are introduced to the chemical processes behind acid-base balance and the physiological importance of specialized tests like urinalysis and blood gas analysis. Extensive reference tables offer standardized normal and critical ranges to assist medical professionals in making informed treatment decisions. Overall, the source serves as a foundational resource for connecting biochemical data to real-world patient assessment and care.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 2 Personal Safety and Wellness for the Community Paramedic

This educational text focuses on the essential principles of personal health and safety for individuals working in community paramedicine. It details the foundational pillars of wellness, emphasizing that physical fitness, proper nutrition, and emotional stability are critical for providing high-quality patient care. The material provides a deep look at identifying and managing occupational stress, ranging from acute reactions to long-term burnout and posttraumatic stress disorder. Additionally, the source outlines rigorous infection control protocols, such as the use of personal protective equipment and standard precautions, to mitigate the risk of disease transmission. Finally, it offers practical guidance on maintaining physical longevity through safe body mechanics and effective lifting techniques in the field.

 

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 3 Interactions: Patient Care and Documentation Guidelines

This textbook chapter provides a comprehensive guide for community paramedics on establishing and maintaining professional boundaries while working within a patient's home. It highlights the importance of balancing compassionate care with a objective distance to prevent compassion fatigue or inappropriate personal attachments. The text outlines common challenges, such as gift-giving and self-disclosure, while offering warning signs that signal a breach in the therapeutic relationship. Additionally, it details essential safety protocols for home visits, including the development of a personal safety plan to protect providers from physical and legal risks. Through a practical case study, the material emphasizes how structured limits foster a healthy, trusting environment that ultimately benefits both the healthcare provider and the patient.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 4 Community Paramedicine Interactions

The fourth chapter of this Community Paramedicine textbook focuses on the specialized interactions between mobile healthcare providers and their patients. It outlines a structured progression of services, ranging from the initial enrollment and intake visits to long-term follow-up care and final graduation from the program. A significant portion of the text emphasizes the importance of patient education, noting that providers must adapt their teaching styles to account for varying levels of health literacy. Additionally, the material covers the logistical side of the profession, including the necessity of thorough documentation to satisfy the requirements of insurance payers. Ultimately, the goal is to provide patient-centered care that improves health outcomes while reducing the financial burden on the medical system.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 5 Ethics and Moral Foundations for Community Paramedicine

These sources explore the essential role of ethical theory and moral philosophy within the specific context of community paramedicine. The text outlines foundational worldviews such as naturalism and ethical theism, while detailing major frameworks like utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics to guide professional conduct. By examining concepts like patient autonomy, paternalism, and informed consent, the material provides healthcare providers with a structured approach to resolving complex moral dilemmas. Additionally, a practical case study regarding elder abuse and family theft illustrates how these abstract principles apply to real-world medical scenarios. The provided glossary and summary reinforce key terminology, ensuring that practitioners can distinguish between subjective feelings and objective ethical reasoning. Overall, the material serves as a comprehensive guide for maintaining professional integrity and improving patient outcomes through disciplined ethical analysis.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 6 The Role of the Community Paramedic in Public Health

These excerpts define the expanding role of community paramedics within the broader framework of public health and population wellness. The text distinguishes between personal health activities and large-scale public health initiatives, highlighting how paramedics bridge these fields by providing mobile, culturally sensitive care. National strategies like Healthy People 2020 and the National Prevention Strategy are presented as blueprints for addressing modern challenges such as chronic disease, obesity, and health disparities. The material outlines the hierarchy of public health agencies at federal, state, and local levels, explaining how they coordinate to manage disease and safety. Specifically, community paramedics support these agencies by performing home safety assessments, immunizations, and chronic disease monitoring for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the sources illustrate a shift toward preventative medicine and proactive outreach to improve the overall quality of life within a community.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 7 Social Determinants of Health in Community Paramedicine

This chapter explores the social determinants of health, which are the external conditions and societal factors that influence the well-being of individuals and their communities. It emphasizes that a community paramedic must look beyond clinical symptoms to understand how elements like socioeconomic status, cultural practices, and environmental quality affect patient outcomes. By utilizing social ecology and comprehensive needs assessments, healthcare providers can identify barriers such as housing instability, limited transportation, or food insecurity that lead to chronic medical issues. The text highlights that educational initiatives and policy changes, like the Affordable Care Act, are essential tools for addressing these systemic disparities. Ultimately, the source provides a framework for documenting findings and developing holistic care plans that empower patients to manage their health within their specific life contexts.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 8 Cultural Competence in Community Paramedicine

This educational text focuses on the importance of cultural competence for community paramedics working within diverse populations. It defines culture as a complex integration of values and behaviors, using the iceberg analogy to show that most cultural influences exist beneath the surface of immediate observation. To improve patient care, the material introduces the D-I-E model—Describe, Interpret, and Evaluate—as a tool to help medical professionals avoid snap judgments. Additionally, it explores Hofstede’s dimensions of culture, such as power distance and individualism, alongside various conflict styles to illustrate how background affects communication. The primary goal is to provide healthcare providers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to offer respectful and effective treatment across different social contexts.

✅ Community Paramedicine - Chapter 9 Community Health Needs Assessment and Paramedic Integration

This text details the essential role of community paramedics in performing and utilizing Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) to improve local public health. It outlines a systematic process for identifying healthcare gaps by collecting data from sources like the US Census Bureau and the CDC to create visual community maps. Beyond data collection, the material emphasizes the importance of resource capacity assessments and the creation of a web of resources to connect patients with essential services like transportation, housing, and mental health support. By evaluating demographic and socioeconomic profiles, paramedics can transition from reactive emergency medicine to proactive outreach. Ultimately, the source provides a framework for patient referral processes that address the holistic needs of vulnerable individuals to ensure they receive comprehensive, long-term care.

✍🏼Community Health Worker CEU Course - The Role of Community Health Workers

***This course qualifies for "Ethic's" CEU's for the Community Health Worker Relicensure.***

 

This course explores the multifaceted role of Community Health Workers (CHWs), who function as essential bridges between underserved populations and the healthcare system. These frontline professionals utilize their personal life experiences and deep community ties to provide culturally appropriate support, health education, and advocacy for those facing significant social barriers. The text identifies seven core roles and eight key competencies, such as interpersonal skills and service coordination, that are vital for success in this expanding field. Through personal narratives and demographic data, the source illustrates how CHWs improve patient outcomes and reduce medical costs by addressing chronic conditions and social determinants of health. Finally, it discusses the ongoing professionalization of the field and the ethical framework highlighting the importance of formal training and official recognition in various global and domestic healthcare settings.

✍🏼Community Paramedicine - Chapter 14 Community Health: Plan of Care

The provided text focuses on the plan of care, a comprehensive tool used by community paramedics to coordinate health services and improve patient outcomes through integrated care. This blueprint outlines clinical assessments, specific interventions, and measurable goals that are tailored to each individual’s medical needs and personal circumstances. Effective communication among multidisciplinary teams is emphasized, particularly through the use of huddles and standardized systems like the Omaha system to ensure consistency and prevent service duplication. The documentation also highlights the importance of discharge planning and the ongoing adjustment of treatment strategies based on a patient’s progress or changing health status. By utilizing objective outcomes and time-limited factors, the care team can precisely evaluate the success of their actions and foster patient self-management. Overall, the source serves as a guide for medical professionals to implement structured, collaborative, and patient-centered healthcare initiatives in community settings.

✍🏼Community Paramedicine - Chapter 15 Chronic Disease Management Guide

This textbook excerpt outlines the essential responsibilities of community paramedics in managing a wide array of chronic health conditions and complex medical technologies. The text explores various systems of the body, detailing the pathophysiology, monitoring protocols, and management strategies for common ailments like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurological disorders. In addition to clinical care, it highlights the importance of patient education and lifestyle modifications to prevent acute exacerbations. The material also provides guidance on navigating in-home medical equipment, such as dialysis catheters and infusion pumps, to ensure patient safety. Ultimately, the source serves as a comprehensive guide for mobile healthcare providers to improve long-term patient outcomes within the domestic setting.

✍🏼Community Paramedicine - Chapter 16 Principles of Community Mental Health

This text serves as a comprehensive guide for community paramedics on identifying and managing various mental health conditions in the field. It explores the historical shift from institutionalized asylum care to modern deinstitutionalization, while emphasizing the importance of the DSM-5 in classifying psychiatric disorders. Specific sections detail the clinical characteristics and therapeutic interventions for illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, the material provides critical protocols for conducting suicide risk assessments, recognizing signs of violence, and addressing the complexities of substance abuse. By highlighting the distinction between medical and psychiatric causes of symptoms, the source aims to help first responders build trusting relationships with vulnerable patients. Overall, the documentation acts as an essential educational framework for integrating psychiatric crisis intervention into emergency medical services.

✍🏼Community Paramedicine - Chapter 17 Communication Strategies for Children with Special Needs

These excerpts from a Community Health Paramedicine textbook outline specialized communication strategies for pediatric patients with special health care needs. The text emphasizes a family-centered approach, urging providers to prioritize the child's individuality rather than their medical diagnosis. Detailed guidance is provided for interacting with children who have autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, hearing impairments, or speech disorders. Additionally, the material addresses the management of technology-assisted equipment, such as ventilators and feeding tubes, which paramedics may encounter in home settings. By utilizing patient-centered techniques and collaborating with caregivers, healthcare workers can overcome physiological and behavioral barriers to ensure safe, effective treatment.

✍🏼Community Paramedicine - Chapter 18 Geriatric Assessment and Care

This textbook chapter provides a comprehensive guide for community paramedics on the specialized assessment and care of geriatric patients. It outlines the normal physiological changes associated with aging, ranging from reduced organ function to skeletal shifts, and emphasizes how these factors alter the presentation of common illnesses. Healthcare providers are instructed to evaluate a patient's functional abilities, home environment, and complex medication regimens to identify potential risks like polypharmacy or elder abuse. The text introduces specific diagnostic tools for monitoring cognitive decline, mobility, and mental health, such as the Mini-Cog test and the Geriatric Depression Scale. Furthermore, it details how to manage chronic conditions like hypertension and acute complaints involving respiratory or abdominal distress in the elderly. By focusing on the "Five I’s" of geriatrics, the source equips medical professionals with the necessary skills to navigate the unique clinical and social challenges of an aging population.

Dickey’s Code School House 4 Hustle Edition

Course Description:

Dickey’s Code School – House 4 Hustle Edition is a dynamic, hands-on EMS training series held weekly at House 4 for on-duty crews. Designed to sharpen clinical skills and reinforce critical thinking in a high-paced, scenario-driven environment, each 30-minute session focuses on a specific EMS topic relevant to prehospital care.

Sessions integrate brief guided instruction with realistic, practical skills stations—perfect for active EMS providers who thrive on doing, not just listening. Participants can expect anything from rhythm recognition and airway management drills to rapid trauma assessments and transcutaneous pacing refreshers. Instruction is delivered in a supportive, engaging, and low-pressure environment by EMS educator Steven Dickey.

This series empowers crews to stay sharp, stay current, and stay ready—all without disrupting shift schedules.

Format:

  • Duration: 30 minutes

  • Structure: Brief didactic + immersive hands-on component

  • Location: House 4

  • Instructor: Steven Dickey, EMS Educator

Continuing Education Credit:

  • 0.5 CEU hours awarded per session

SFCAD - Employee - Education Learning Plan

An Education Learning Plan (ELP) serves as a structured, formal roadmap designed to bridge the gap between a student's current performance and the required clinical standards.

The ELP is a proactive, pedagogical tool that shifts the focus from the "failure" to the "fix."