CPR Training Information
More information on course formats below!
AHA Basic Life Support CPR (BLS Provider/Health Care Provider CPR):
This course is intended for nurses, paramedics, EMT’s, physicians and other healthcare professionals who require advanced CPR knowledge. Students will be trained in the following skills: CPR for Adults, Children and Infants, use of an AED, rescue breathing and obstructed airway management. To determine proficiency with the skills learned in this course, students will be asked to take a written evaluation and demonstrate CPR.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider e-Card. This card does NOT allow for employment at a childcare facility, and is instead intended for in-hospital or pre-hospital healthcare professionals. Should you need assistance with obtaining certification for employment with a daycare or other childcare facility please reach out to cemclasses@upmc.edu.
Location: 230 McKee Place 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. We are in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, PA adjacent to the UPMC Oakland campus.
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
2024 Course Dates:
- 1/18
- 2/22
- 3/21
- 4/18
- 5/23
- 6/20
- 7/25
- 8/22
- 9/19
- 10/17
- 11/21
- 12/12
Tuition: $65
Registration:
To Register online, please use the following link and select the date you would like to attend AHA BLS Provider CPR (Previously HCP CPR)
Textbook: BLS Provider Manuel (Optional)
Tuition includes instruction and all course materials except for the course textbook.
Refunds:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing at least five working days prior to the course. The course fee will be returned with a $20 per person deduction for administrative fees. No refunds are issued for cancellations made after the aforementioned deadline or failure to attend the course. In the event of course cancellation, participants are notified and a full refund granted.
Heartcode BLS is a hybrid online course, consisting of online learning followed by an in person skills session. This course does grant you a BLS Provider card upon completion of both the online module, and in person skills session.
Heartcode BLS is a hybrid online course, consisting of online learning followed by an in-person skill session. This course does grant you an American Heart Association BLS Provider e-Card upon completion of both the online module and in-person skill session.
This course is intended for nurses, paramedics, EMT’s physicians and other healthcare professionals who require advanced CPR knowledge. Students will be trained in the following skills: CPR for Adults, Children and Infants, use of an AED, rescue breathing, and obstructed airway management. To determine proficiency with the skills learned in this course, students will be asked to complete the online module and demonstrate CPR during their in-person skill session.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard. This card does NOT allow for employment at a childcare facility, and is instead intended for in-hospital or pre-hospital healthcare professionals. Should you need assistance with obtaining certification for employment with a daycare or other childcare facility please reach out to cemclasses@upmc.edu
Online Module:
The online module is meant to replace any time in class spent lecturing. All in-person lecture material that is compatible with the online format is presented and taught through the online module. This format allows you to digest the material at your own pace, and complete the module at your convenience.
Skills Session:
The in-person skill session involves hands on practice of the cognitive content learned online. Students are expected to have an understanding of the material they learned online. The instructors will assist you in learning the hands on portion of CPR/AED/airway/breathing skills. You will be asked to perform CPR during the skill session, while an instructor is present to provide guidance/feedback.
You must complete the online module prior to attending the in-person skill session.
Scheduling:
Once you purchase the course, an electronic code will be sent to you within 48hrs. Upon completion of the online module, you must contact Rob Scarborough at scarboroughrw@upmc.edu schedule your in-person skill session. Both the online module and the in-person skill session are required for successful completion of the course, in order to obtain the AHA BLS e-card!
There is flexibility when scheduling your in-person skill session, however it is based on instructor availability. If you are concerned about date/time incompatibility please contact our service account at cemclasses@upmc.edu
Purchase:
To purchase the Heartcode BLS course, use this link HERE
The Center for Emergency Medicine offers private classes for groups of 6 or more people! These classes allow your group or organization the opportunity to receive training that meets your needs.
You Come to Us:
We can host classes for groups of 6 or more people here at the Center for Emergency Medicine in Oakland. This private group training allows you to receive training that emphasizes the material important to your group. Whether you are a group of 6 or over 100, we are able to provide high quality training for your group.
On-site Group Tuition: $65 per student
Please reach out to our service account at cemclasses@upmc.edu to request more information on group courses here at the CEM.
We Come to You:
We also offer courses at your facility for groups of 6 or more people! This service allows your group to remain at your facility, while still receiving training that emphasizes the material important to your group. Training at your facility allows for flexibility with your own schedule.
Off-site Group Tuition: $85 per student; groups of 19+ are eligible for discounted off-site pricing!
Please reach out to our service account at cemclasses@upmc.edu to request more information on group courses at your facility.
Refunds:
Requests for refunds must be made in writing at least five working days prior to the course. The course fee will be returned with a $20 per person deduction for administrative fees. No refunds are issued for cancellations made after the aforementioned deadline or failure to attend the course. In the event of course cancellation, participants are notified and a full refund granted.
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
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