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As healthcare professionals we are all committed to the "chain of survival". The "chain of survival" concept was first introduced in the American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care published in 1992. The chain of survival is a metaphor that illustrates a series of related interventions that will improve the outcomes of victims of cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Each link in the chain identifies an early intervention: early access (call 9-1-1), early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced life support. Each early intervention requires the training of persons ranging from the lay rescuer, to the first responder, to EMTs, to the emergency room physician. This training is delivered through the American Heart Association's Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) training network.
Specialty chain of survival related trainings include:
(Please use the email link associated with each listing for questions and training requests.)
BLS/CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
BLS/CPR - Email us for more information about Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider
Class Dates for 2010 at St. Anthony Central
Saturday, May 29, 2010 and Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
All classes are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $65 including book.
The Basic Life Support program contains instruction in the maintenance of ABC's (airway, breathing, and circulation) without auxiliary equipment. Primary importance is placed on establishing and maintaining an adequate open airway, restoring breathing to reverse respiratory arrest (stopped breathing) and restoring circulation to keep blood circulating and carrying oxygen to the heart, lungs, brain, and body. This one-day course will teach you basic ABC's. It also includes CPR, an artificial method of circulating blood and oxygen through a body in an attempt to keep the brain alive. CPR does work. When initiated within four minutes, the survival rate is 43 percent. When initiated within four to eight minutes, the survival rate is ten percent. Back to top...
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Email us for more information about AED Training
Every minute of every day, sudden cardiac arrest (which often leads to heart attack) claims another victim. A heart attack occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked, the flow of blood which carries oxygen to the heart is slowed or stopped, and the muscle fibers contract chaotically rather than in synch with each other as they normally do. How do defibrillators work? Manual defibrillators work by giving the heart a controlled electric shock, forcing all the heart muscles to contract at once, and, hopefully jolting it back into a regular rhythm. The automated external defibrillator (AED) is an important device used in emergency cardiovascular care. AED's are accurate, easy to use and can be used by laypeople with minimal training. Early CPR and rapid defibrillation save lives! Back to top...
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Email us for more information about ACLS Training
ACLS is a 16 hour class designed for physicians, dentists, EMT-Intermediates, Paramedics, R.N.'s, and certified respiratory therapists. Topics include airway management, dysrhythmia recognition, defibrillation. cardioversion, cardiovascular pharmacology, intravenous techniques, sudden cardiac death, myocardial infarction, acid base balance, monitoring techniques and Mega Code. Upon successful completion of this course, national certification is awarded. Back to top...
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) - Email us for more information about ITLS Training
International Trauma Life Support for the EMT-Basic and First Responder is a 16 hour hands-on training course offering basic EMS personnel complete training in the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of trauma patients. The course is designed for providers providing initial evaluation and stabilization of the trauma patient. International Trauma Life Support for Paramedics and Advanced EMS Providers follows the same format as the EMT-Basic, but it is more comprehensive training created for the advanced EMT, paramedic and trauma nurse. The class teaches the "ABC's" while incorporating advanced airway maneuvers, cricothyrotomy, chest decompression, and IV therapy. Both classes utilizes lecture and hands on teaching. Practical skills stations and scenario stations are utilized to allow students the opportunity to perfect the skills needed to assess, treat and package trauma patients. Back to top...
Pediatric Education Courses
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) courses have some similarities in content, but each course is designed to meet different needs. They are complimentary courses and ideally individuals would take both courses to strengthen the skills and knowledge needed for caring for ill and injured children. The listing below helps outline what topic areas are covered in each course.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Email us for more information about PALS training
This course will benefit pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists as well as paramedical personnel. The etiologies of respiratory failure, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest and dysrhythmias in children differ from those in adults. In 1988, the American Heart Association implemented the pediatric advanced life support (PALS) program. The PALS program teaches a systematic, organized approach for the evaluation and management of acutely ill or injured children. Early identification and treatment of respiratory failure and shock in children improve survival, from a dismal 10 percent to an encouraging 85 percent. This is a two-day/16 hour course for advanced life support providers only.
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - Email us for more information about PEPP training
The PEPP course was developed specifically for EMT's, paramedics and other health care professionals working in the prehospital setting. It represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed specifically to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. Meeting the needs of all levels of EMT trainings, the course is offered as a one-day Basic Life Support PEPP and a two-day Advanced Life Support PEPP.
Courses Offered by St. Anthony Nursing Education Department
St. Anthony Nursing Education also offers ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider & Instructor, as well as BLS - Basic Life Support Provider & Instructor, EKG Interpretation & Management, 12 Lead EKG Interpretation, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course and ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course. For more information call 303-629-4032 or e-mail Andrea Rivers.
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