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BLS Provider (Initial or Renewal)

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed to provide education to a wide variety of healthcare students, medical professionals, EMS, and other personnel working in healthcare occupations.    

What is covered:  The ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and  relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner are the main highlights of the curriculum. 

Written Exam: There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment. It is open-book and limited to 30 minutes.

Completion card:  The BLS Provider eCard is issued when the student successfully completes the written exam. The BLS eCard is valid for two years. 

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-1-61669-786-6

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current 2020-edition provider manual for this class (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

It is imperative to read your course confirmation email after registering, as all necessary instructions in completing the BLS course will be provided there.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:    An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:    American Heart Association BLS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
BLS Provider - Blended Learning Option

 *** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare students, medical professionals, EMS, and other personnel working in healthcare occupations.

Completion card:  BLS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final.

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules.  

You will be issued the same American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard after completing the in-person skills session as you would at the end of the classroom-based version of this course.

BLS Provider Skills Session

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode BLS online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  BLS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

NOTE:  If you are also scheduling an ACLS and/or PALS skills session, do not register here. Please register for the other skills session(s) first, as BLS can be done concurrently with an advanced course skills session.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association BLS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
ACLS Provider (Initial) w/Optional BLS Renewal

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills AND complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work module (code is sent with your registration). Allow 3-4 hours to complete the pretest and required online videos (must score 70% or better, but may be retaken if necessary). Successful completion of the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required for admission to the in-person component of the course. There will be 3.0 hours of CE/CEU/CME awarded to those who are in healthcare professions that qualify.

Written Exam(s): The ACLS written test is 50 questions. If renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered. There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment(s). It is open-book and not time-limited. 

Completion card:  The ACLS Provider eCard is issued when the student completes the examination, and will be issued by the next day or sooner. The ACLS eCard is valid for two years. 

Additional CE credits are available through the completion of the optional ACLS Prep Modules of ECG and Pharmacology.  

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-1-61669-772-3

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current 2020-edition provider manual for this class  (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

It is imperative to read your course confirmation email after registering, as all necessary instructions in completing the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work will be provided there.

You must complete the precourse work module that you were sent.  Failure to do so will deny your admission to the class.

If you are renewing your BLS, note that there is no precourse work required for that part.

 

OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:   You may renew your BLS Provider eCard for when taking this course. BLS recertification during ACLS requires that we perform additional CPR skills checks during class, as well as having the student complete the BLS examination. This option will save nearly 3 hours of class time compared with the stand-alone BLS course.

 

 Additional Course Items

  • OPTIONAL:  The American Heart Association’s ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology Bundle conveniently combines both the ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology eLearning Courses into one convenient bundle for students who are preparing to take an AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course.  THIS OPTIONAL PREP WORK PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL 3.0 HOURS OF CE/CME/CEU.  It is strongly recommended if you do not routinely participate in codes, and/or do not have a solid background in ECG interpretation.
  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association ACLS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:   The ECC 2020 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals. 
ACLS Update (Renewal) w/Optional BLS Renewal

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills AND complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work module (code is sent with your registration). Allow 3-4 hours to complete the pretest and required online videos (must score 70% or better, but may be retaken if necessary). Successful completion of the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required for admission to the in-person component of the course. There will be 3.0 hours of CE/CEU/CME awarded to those who are in healthcare professions that qualify.

Written Exam(s): The ACLS written test is 50 questions. If renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered. There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment(s). It is open-book and not time-limited. 

Completion card:  The ACLS Provider eCard is issued when the student completes the examination, and will be issued by the next day or sooner. The ACLS eCard is valid for two years. 

Additional CE credits are available through the completion of the optional ACLS Prep Modules of ECG and Pharmacology.  

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-1-61669-772-3

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current 2020-edition provider manual for this class  (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

It is imperative to read your course confirmation email after registering, as all necessary instructions in completing the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work will be provided there.

You must complete the precourse work module that you were sent.  Failure to do so will deny your admission to the class.

If you are renewing your BLS, note that there is no precourse work required for that part.

 

OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:   You may renew your BLS Provider eCard for when taking this course. BLS recertification during ACLS requires that we perform additional CPR skills checks during class, as well as having the student complete the BLS examination. This option will save nearly 3 hours of class time compared with the stand-alone BLS course.

 

 Additional Course Items

  • OPTIONAL:  The American Heart Association’s ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology Bundle conveniently combines both the ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology eLearning Courses into one convenient bundle for students who are preparing to take an AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course.  THIS OPTIONAL PREP WORK PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL 3.0 HOURS OF CE/CME/CEU.  It is strongly recommended if you do not routinely participate in codes, and/or do not have a solid background in ECG interpretation.
  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association ACLS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:   The ECC 2020 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals. 
ACLS - Blended Learning Option

 *** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills.  Initial or renewal ACLS students may take this course.

Audience:  Advanced Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS) is designed to provide education to a wide variety of healthcare students, medical professionals, EMS, and other personnel working in healthcare occupations where this training is required.

What is covered:  Team dynamics and communication, systems of care, management of cardiac arrhythimas, resuscitation, and the immediate post-cardiac arrest care are covered with special emphasis on the prevention of cardiac arrest.

Completion card:  ACLS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final.

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules.

You will be issued the same American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard after completing the in-person skills session as you would at the end of the classroom-based version of this course.

Additional Course Items

  • OPTIONAL:  The American Heart Association’s ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology Bundle conveniently combines both the ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology eLearning Courses into one convenient bundle for students who are preparing to take an AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course.  THIS OPTIONAL PREP WORK PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL 3.0 HOURS OF CE/CME/CEU.  It is strongly recommended if you do not routinely participate in codes, and/or do not have a solid background in ECG interpretation.
  • OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:  If you would like to renew your BLS Provider eCard, select the option below to have an additional BLS keycode link emailed to you along with your registration. The in-person skills portion will be done during your skills session appointment for ACLS, and you will be issued both BLS and ACLS eCards at that time.
ACLS Skills Session

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode ACLS online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their HeartCode ACLS Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  ACLS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association ACLS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:  The ECC 2015 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals.
PALS Provider (Initial) w/Optional BLS Renewal

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills AND complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work module (code is sent with your registration). Allow 3-4 hours to complete the pretest and required online videos (must score 70% or better, but may be retaken if necessary). Successful completion of the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required for admission to the in-person component of the course. There will be 2.5 hours of CE/CEU/CME awarded to those who are in healthcare professions that qualify. (2.75 hours for EMS personnel).

Written Exam(s): The PALS written test is 50 questions. If renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered. There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment(s). It is open-book and not time-limited. 

Completion card:  The PALS Provider eCard is issued when the student completes the examination, and will be issued by the next day or sooner. The PALS eCard is valid for two years.

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-1-61669-785-3

 

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current 2020-edition provider manual for this class (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

It is imperative to read your course confirmation email after registering, as all necessary instructions in completing the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work will be provided there.

You must complete the precourse work module that you were sent.  Failure to do so will deny your admission to the class.

If you are renewing your BLS, note that there is no precourse work required for that part.

 

OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:  You may renew your BLS Provider eCard for when taking this course. BLS recertification during PALS requires that we perform additional CPR skills checks during class, as well as having the student complete the BLS examination. This option will save nearly 3 hours of class time compared with the stand-alone BLS course.

 

Additional Course Items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association PALS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:   The ECC 2020 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals. 
PALS Update (Renewal) w/Optional BLS Renewal

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills AND complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work module (code is sent with your registration). Allow 3-4 hours to complete the pretest and required online videos (must score 70% or better, but may be retaken if necessary). Successful completion of the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work is required for admission to the in-person component of the course. There will be 2.5 hours of CE/CEU/CME awarded to those who are in healthcare professions that qualify. (2.75 hours for EMS personnel).

Written Exam(s): The PALS written test is 50 questions. If renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered. There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment(s). It is open-book and not time-limited. 

Completion card:  The PALS Provider eCard is issued when the student completes the examination, and will be issued by the next day or sooner. The PALS eCard is valid for two years.

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-1-61669-785-3

 

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current 2020-edition provider manual for this class (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

It is imperative to read your course confirmation email after registering, as all necessary instructions in completing the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work will be provided there.

You must complete the precourse work module that you were sent.  Failure to do so will deny your admission to the class.

If you are renewing your BLS, note that there is no precourse work required for that part.

 

OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:  You may renew your BLS Provider eCard for when taking this course. BLS recertification during PALS requires that we perform additional CPR skills checks during class, as well as having the student complete the BLS examination. This option will save nearly 3 hours of class time compared with the stand-alone BLS course.

 

Additional Course Items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association PALS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:   The ECC 2020 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals. 
PALS - Blended Learning Option

*** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

Prerequisites:  Must be proficient in BLS skills.  Initial or renewal PALS students may take this course.

Online course duration:  Approximately 6 to 12 hours, depending on the level of proficiency.

Audience:  Pedicatic Advanced Life Support (PALS) is designed to provide education to a wide variety of healthcare students, medical professionals, EMS, and other personnel working in healthcare occupations where this training is required.

What is covered:  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is designed to provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children to help improve outcomes.  

The course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency management of pediatric patients approaching, or already in, respiratory, shock, or cardiac arrest. The course covers treatment beyond the first few emergency minutes and goes through stabilizing patients or transport phases of a pediatric emergency, in or out of the hospital.

Completion card:  PALS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering. 

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final. 

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules. 

You will be issued the same American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard after completing the in-person skills session as you would at the end of the classroom-based version of this course.

PALS Skills Session

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode PALS online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Class duration: .Approximately 2.5 hours for the in-person portion.

Audience:  Those who have their HeartCode PALS Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  PALS Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association PALS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
  • OPTIONAL:  The ECC 2015 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals.
PEARS Provider (Initial or Renewal)

The AHA’s PEARS® course has been updated to reflect science in the AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This Instructor-led classroom course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by teaching students to assess, recognize, and manage respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest until the child or infant is transferred to an advanced life support provider.

Prerequisites:  None - Open to All

Written Exam: The PEARS written test is 32 questions, and it is taken in-class with video sequences to make choices based on the viewer's assessment.  

Completion card:  The PEARS Provider eCard is issued at the end of the class. The PEARS eCard is valid for two years.

Required Provider Manual (Print or eBook)

ISBN 978-161669552-1

 

 

You are required per AHA course regulations to have the current edition provider manual for this class (print or eBook).

If you plan on using a digital version (eBook) of the Provider Manual, please be aware that we do not provide device charging stations or WiFi services. You must ensure that your material is accessible and downloaded to your charged device and can be used offline. You must present the cover screen of the digital book on your device at class check-in if electing this option, unless purchased through Desert Education Solutions.

RECEIVING YOUR BOOK or EBOOK: 

  1. If you order the PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in. Orders made at least 15 business days or more in advance have optional book shipping available for an additional cost of $12.95. We do not offer a local pickup option before class check-in time.
  2. If you order the EBOOK, your access code will be found in your confirmation email. The eBook is not returnable or refundable.

OPTIONAL BLS RENEWAL:  You may renew your BLS Provider eCard for when taking this course. BLS recertification during PEARS requires that we perform additional CPR skills checks during class, as well as having the student complete the BLS examination. This option will save nearly 3 hours of class time compared with the stand-alone BLS course.

 

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:    An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:    American Heart Association PEARS lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
NRP Provider - Course Completion

This course has special prerequisites, including an online component that must be completed. We offer the online access code for an additional charge, unless the online course access was provided by your hospital / institution or purchased directly from RQI Partners.

Please visit our website at https://www.deserteducation.com/nrp.html for details prior to registering for the in-person class. 

NRP 8th Edition Course Completion

(Textbook NOT INCLUDED - Available through AAP or another reseller)

Prerequisites:  Must complete the online course through NRP Learning Platform before attending the in-person portion.

Class duration:  Approximately 1 hour or less, depending on the number of students attending.

Audience:  This course is designed for healthcare providers or healthcare students who have completed the online NRP module through NRP Learning Platform. It is appropriate for either the NRP Essentials Provider or the NRP Advanced Provider tracks. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate.

What is covered:  This is the required hands-on portion of the NRP course. Completing the online program prepares students for what should be expected in the in-person component. NRP Advanced Providers will be tested on additional concepts that are beyond what is covered in sections 1-4 of the textbook.

Completion card:  NRP Provider eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Additional course items

  • REQUIRED (unless obtained through your hospital / institution or directly through RQI Partners):  Non-refundable NRP 8th Edition Online Course Access Code. You will be emailed an access code to the online course within 24 hours of registration. It is highly-recommended to select the Advanced code, unless your employer specifically stated that the Essentials is OK. SELECTING THE ADVANCED CODE will guarantee acceptance of your NRP card.
  • IF YOU SELECT NO TO BOTH ACCESS OPTIONS, YOU WILL NOT BE SENT A COURSE ACCESS CODE. 
  • OPTIONAL:    NRP provider lapel pin.
  • OPTIONAL:    NRP 8th Edition badge / pocket reference cards (set of 2 - may be used during skills evaluation).
  • OPTIONAL:   The ECC 2020 pocketbook reference includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP references, including the algorithms, drug dosages, and related procedural descriptions along with convenient tabs to quickly reference material in critical situations.  It is spiral-bound, durable, and contains 101 full pages of reference material.  It is a must-have for healthcare professionals working in emergency, intensive care, or critical care departments, and it is easily carried as a pocket-reference.  NOTE:  Will be available at check-in time for class, and it may be used as a reference during skills evaluation.  Highly recommended by experienced healthcare professionals.

 

First Aid

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that can help to treat basic injuries and/or prevent further injury.

This course is open to all participants, and does not require any prior medical knowledge or healthcare background.  Our course covers treatment of children and infants as well, making this the ideal course for virtually anyone who may deal with others in a situation at home, work, or while traveling where an injury has occurred.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of rendering basic first aid as needed for selected medical emergencies (breathing, choking, allergic reactions, stroke, seizure, etc.), injuries (wounds, burns, broken bones, etc.), and environmental emergencies (animal / insect bites, heat / cold, poison, etc.).

Completion card:  First Aid eCard is issued immediately at the end of class; eCard is valid for two years.

The current 2020-edition textbook required for this course is included in the course fee and is yours to keep as a reference after class.

First Aid - Blended Learning

 *** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that can help to treat basic injuries and/or prevent further injury.

This course is open to all participants, and does not require any prior medical knowledge or healthcare background.  Our course covers treatment of children and infants as well, making this the ideal course for virtually anyone who may deal with others in a situation at home, work, or while traveling where an injury has occurred.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of rendering basic first aid as needed for selected medical emergencies (breathing, choking, allergic reactions, stroke, seizure, etc.), injuries (wounds, burns, broken bones, etc.), and environmental emergencies (animal / insect bites, heat / cold, poison, etc.).

Completion card:  First Aid eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final.

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules.

First Aid Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3)

 

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association First Aid online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  The First Aid eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable.  

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

CPR-AED

*** This course is NOT for healthcare providers, or for students in healthcare-related programs.  Healthcare providers and students should take Basic Life Support (BLS).  Check with your institution to make sure this is the correct course for you.

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all. 

Audience:  The course is designed for those lay-rescuer participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed to perform basic CPR on adults, children, and infants, including the use of an AED.  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that might save a life in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).  

Completion card:  CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of class; eCard is valid for two years.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:    An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:    American Heart Association CPR lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
CPR-AED - Blended Learning

*** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

*** This course is NOT for healthcare providers, or for students in healthcare-related programs.  Healthcare providers and students should take Basic Life Support (BLS).  Check with your institution to make sure this is the correct course for you.

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The course is designed for those lay-rescuer participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed to perform basic CPR on adults, children, and infants, including the use of an AED.  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that might save a life in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).  

Completion card:  CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final.

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules.

CPR AED Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3)

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association CPR AED online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  The CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association CPR lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
First Aid CPR AED

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that can help to treat basic injuries and/or prevent further injury, and is designed for those lay-rescuer participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed to perform basic CPR on adults, children, and infants, including the use of an AED.  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that might save a life in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

This course is open to all participants, and does not require any prior medical knowledge or healthcare background.  Our course covers treatment of children and infants as well, making this the ideal course for virtually anyone who may deal with others in a situation at home, work, or while traveling where an injury has occurred.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of rendering basic first aid as needed for selected medical emergencies (breathing, choking, allergic reactions, stroke, seizure, etc.), injuries (wounds, burns, broken bones, etc.), and environmental emergencies (animal / insect bites, heat / cold, poison, etc.), and includes the fundamental concepts of providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).   

Completion card:  First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of class; eCard is valid for two years.

This course meets the CPR / First Aid training required by Arizona Administrative Code, Title 9 training requirements for childcare workers as specified in R9-5-403(B)(1)(b)(i).

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:    An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:    American Heart Association CPR lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
First Aid-CPR-AED - Blended Learning

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that can help to treat basic injuries and/or prevent further injury, and is designed for those lay-rescuer participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed to perform basic CPR on adults, children, and infants, including the use of an AED.  The course is designed for participants who would like to gain the basic skills needed that might save a life in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

This course is open to all participants, and does not require any prior medical knowledge or healthcare background.  Our course covers treatment of children and infants as well, making this the ideal course for virtually anyone who may deal with others in a situation at home, work, or while traveling where an injury has occurred.

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of rendering basic first aid as needed for selected medical emergencies (breathing, choking, allergic reactions, stroke, seizure, etc.), injuries (wounds, burns, broken bones, etc.), and environmental emergencies (animal / insect bites, heat / cold, poison, etc.), and includes the fundamental concepts of providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).     

Completion card:  First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

This course meets the CPR / First Aid training required by Arizona Administrative Code, Title 9 training requirements for childcare workers as specified in R9-5-403(B)(1)(b)(i). 

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final. 

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules.

First Aid CPR AED Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3)

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association First Aid CPR AED online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  The First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:   American Heart Association CPR lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
Pediatric First Aid-CPR-AED - Blended Learning

*** NOTE:  Skills Session is INCLUDED in the price of the course ***

Prerequisites:  None - course is open to all.

Audience:  The Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers in all 50 United States. It teaches child care providers and others to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It covers the four steps of first aid and first aid skills such as finding the problem, stopping bleeding, bandaging and using an Epinephrine pen, as well as child CPR AED, infant CPR and our course also includes adult CPR AED, child mask, infant mask, and Asthma Care Training for Child Care Providers. The course also covers choking, drowning, bites, burns, stings, and allergic reactions, along with other areas that would require first aid or CPR with a special focus on pediatric populations.

This course is ideal for all people who work with children of any age, such as:

  • Camp counselors
  • Child care workers
  • Coaches
  • Foster care workers
  • New parents / caregivers
  • Grandparents, babysitters and guardians
  • Teachers
  • Youth group leaders

What is covered:  The Heartsaver® program includes the fundamental concepts of rendering basic first aid as needed for selected medical emergencies (breathing, choking, allergic reactions, stroke, seizure, etc.), injuries (wounds, burns, broken bones, etc.), and environmental emergencies (animal / insect bites, heat / cold, poison, etc.), and includes the fundamental concepts of providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants.   

Completion card:  The Pediatric First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org with the access code supplied with your registration. The in-person Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at one of our training facilities after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.  Instructions for registering for the skills session are provided in the confirmation email sent after registering.

This course meets the CPR / First Aid training required by Arizona Administrative Code, Title 9 training requirements for childcare workers as specified in R9-5-403(B)(1)(b)(i), as well as R9-5-403(B)(1)(b)(iv-vi). 

Please note that all blended-learning courses involve single-use AHA keycodes, so they are non-refundable once purchased - all sales are final. 

Check the Technical Requirements page at https://elearning.heart.org/technical_support before registering to make sure your computer equipment will be able to run the modules. 

Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3)

Prerequisites:  Must have completed the American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid CPR AED online AND have your Certificate of Completion with the certificate number, prior to registering.

Audience:  Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion card:  The Pediatric First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued immediately at the end of the in-person skills session; eCard is valid for two years.

Notes:  Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at our Goodyear or Scottsdale facility after completing Part 1 and scheduling a Skills Session for Parts 2 and 3.

You must have completed the online component in order to attend this skills session, and you will need your certificate number from the lower left side of the page to register.  Only AHA-issued certificates are acceptable. 

DON'T OVERPAY FOR YOUR SKILLS SESSION! 

IF YOU PURCHASED THE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE THROUGH DESERT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, YOU WERE GIVEN A PROMO CODE TO ENTER WHEN SIGNING UP TO REDUCE THE COST TO ZERO. MAKE SURE IT IS ENTERED AND ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE SESSION.  SEE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR THIS CODE.

Additional course items

  • OPTIONAL:   An individual pocket mask can be used during the course (in lieu of the provided sanitary barrier), and is yours to keep.
  • OPTIONAL:  American Heart Association CPR lapel pin. Great for your uniform or badge / lanyard.
BLS Instructor

There are NO REFUNDS of instructor courses, as digital products are sent with your course confirmation email. 

Optional BLS Instructor Pin ($10)

The BLS Instructor course allows you to become an American Heart Association BLS Instructor upon meeting all requirements.

The BLS Instructor is also authorized to teach all Heartsaver courses (e.g. First Aid and lay-rescuer CPR AED) provided that the required materials are procured before class delivery.

 

RESCHEDULING:  BLS Instructor rescheduling incurs a $100 rescheduling fee. Please make sure you will be able to attend on the scheduled day.

 

Prerequisites for becoming a BLS Instructor:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age, you need not be a healthcare provider.
  2. Must be proficient in the skills of CPR and hold a current BLS Provider card.
  3. Be comfortable in working with people with all levels of CPR skills, from the novice to the experienced across various ages.
  4. Be able to follow instructions in both verbal and standard, written English.
  5. Understand that there is a financial commitment involved in the purchase of required equipment, class materials, and provider cards to issue to students.
  6. Have a GREAT attitude!

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