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Upcoming Courses


The following courses are being offered by the Central Shenandoah EMS Council or have been submitted to the CSEMS Council by other agencies to be announced.  All ACLS, PALS, and CPR courses in the region are listed on the American Heart Community Training Center Page.  For courses that require registration, visit the Course Registration page.
 
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 EMT-Basic Course (Waynesboro)
The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic course is designed to provide training to prepare an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support (BLS) care and is required to progress to more advanced levels of prehospital patient care. The course requires a minimum of 111 hours of classroom and skills instruction and 10 hours of Clinical/Field rotations for a total of 121 hours of training.

Dates:

November 10, 2008 to March 19, 2009

Times:

6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Mondays and Thursdays

Location:

Waynesboro First Aid Crew
201 W. Broad St.
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Announcement:

Announcement and Registration Information

Training announcement courtesy of:
Central Shenandoah EMS Council

 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 
This course has been designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.  The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is an educational program that introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. Completion of the program does not imply that an individual has the competence to perform neonatal resuscitation. Each hospital is responsible for determining the level of competence and qualifications required for someone to assume clinical responsibility for neonatal resuscitation.
Date: November 24, 2008 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
Registration: For more information and registration, contact
Robin Root at 540-487-0201.
 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 
This course has been designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.  The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is an educational program that introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. Completion of the program does not imply that an individual has the competence to perform neonatal resuscitation. Each hospital is responsible for determining the level of competence and qualifications required for someone to assume clinical responsibility for neonatal resuscitation.
Date: December 16, 2008 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
Registration: For more information and registration, contact
Robin Root at 540-487-0201.
 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
The American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support course is totally redesigned to incorporate new science evidence from the 2005 Guidelines and a new teaching methodology. Through the ACLS course, healthcare providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
Dates: December 1-2, 2008 (Provider Course)
Location: Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
Registration: For more information and registration, contact
Robin Root at 540-487-0201.
 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 
The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on new science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Dates: October 30-31, 2008 (Provider Course)
Location: Central Shenandoah EMS Council
2312 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401
Registration: For more information and registration, contact
Robin Root at 540-487-0201.
 Advanced ECG & STEMI Triage

This Advanced ECG & STEMI Triage course is a focused educational program intended to build on the base knowledge that medic level providers already possess and expand on specific areas that may only be minimally covered in the EMT-I curriculum and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.

Date: October 7 & 9, 2008
Times: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad
1601 N. Coalter Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Registration: Email mmccomas@cfw.com or call 540-480-2706 for information.
Announcement: Course Announcement

Training announcement courtesy of:
Central Shenandoah EMS Council

 Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) 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.
Dates: October 11-12, 2008
November 22-23, 2008
Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Orange County Volunteer Rescue Squad
151 Berryhill Rd.
Orange, VA 22960
Announcement: Course Announcement - October
  Course Announcement - November

Training announcement courtesy of:
Central Shenandoah EMS Council

 Landing Zone Safety Classes
PHI Air Medical AirCare 5 landing zone safety classes.  Attendees will receive Category 1 ALS CE Credits (2 Hrs Operations) or Category 2 BLS CE Credits (2 Hrs) and a certificate of completion, T-shirt, and LZ safety patch.  Refreshments will be provided.
Date: December 10, 2008
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Hangar #4
Weyers Cave, VA
Announcement: Course Announcement

Training announcement courtesy of:
Central Shenandoah EMS Council

ALS Continuing Education 
Click here for CSEMS Council ALS CE classes and CE classes announced to CSEMS.
BLS Continuing Education 
Click here for CSEMS Council BLS CE classes and CE classes announced to CSEMS.

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