❤️ American Heart Association Courses ❤️

ACLS Renewal

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renewal program is for healthcare professionals who have a current ACLS card at the time of the class. This class provides guidelines and up-to-date information on the science of adult resuscitation.

Please Note: On the day of your class, you must bring a current (unexpired) ACLS and BLS card and precourse certificate. Walk-ins or late arrivals will not be accepted on the day of the class.

To access the ACLS precourse self-assessment and work:

Visit elearning.heart.org/course/424
Find the course name (ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work).
Select Launch Course
- You will be prompted to log in or create an account.
- If you have completed the pre-course work recently, you must select Re-enroll
Pass the pre-course assessment and complete the video lessons. (4 hrs)

ACLS Provider (Full Course)

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) program is for healthcare professionals without a current ACLS card. This class provides guidelines and up-to-date information on the science of adult resuscitation.

Please Note: On the day of your class, you must bring a current (unexpired) BLS card and precourse certificate. Walk-ins or late arrivals will not be accepted on the day of the class.

To access the ACLS precourse self-assessment and work:

Visit elearning.heart.org/course/423
Find the course name (ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment).
Select Launch Course
- You will be prompted to create an account.
Pass the pre-course assessment and bring a copy of your certificate to class.

How to Get Ready

The ACLS Course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a Team Leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting. Because the ACLS Course covers extensive material in a short time, you will need to prepare for the course beforehand by reviewing the ACLS Provider Manual.

ACLS Heartcode (hands-on portion)

Hands-On Portion for ACLS online: Skills Sessions for In-Person Practice and Testing. You must complete ACLS Heartcode at HeartCode® ACLS | AHA and bring your certificate, or access will be denied. ($168 payable to AHA online)

For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as ACLS, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA Blended Learning, the skills practice and skills test are taken together during a Hands-on Skills Session after the student completes the eLearning portion online. Skills sessions include Airway management, CPR, Team Dynamics, and Mega Code.

Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) - In-Hospital Provider

This is the hands-on portion of ASLS online: Skills Sessions for In-Person Practice and Testing. You must complete ASLS Heartcode part 1 online @ www.intelligohub.org and bring your certificate with you. (This course will be assigned to you within 30 days of your skills session)

For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as ASLS, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA Blended Learning, the skills practice and skills test are taken together during a Hands-on Skills Session after the student completes the eLearning portion online.

Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) - Pre-Hospital Provider

This is the hands-on portion of ASLS online: Skills Sessions for In-Person Practice and Testing. You must complete ASLS Heartcode Part 1 online @ www.intelligohub.org and bring your certificate with you. (This course will be assigned to you within 30 days of your skills session)

For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as ASLS, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA Blended Learning, the skills practice and skills test are taken together during a Hands-on Skills Session after the student completes the eLearning portion online.

BLS/CPR Provider

The AHA BLS course is a 3-hour program that includes training for healthcare professionals in CPR, choking skills for infants, children, and adults, the use of barrier devices, and training on automated external defibrillators (AED).

BLS/CPR Heartcode (hands-on portion)

This is the hands-on portion of the BLS/CPR training: You must complete Part 1 to attend the skills session. Go to HeartCode® BLS | AHA and complete the online learning, then bring your certificate to the skills session. (The online Heartcode course is an additional fee paid directly to the AHA)

For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as CPR, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA Blended Learning, the skills practice and skills test are taken together during a Hands-on Skills Session after the student completes the eLearning portion online.

Family & Friends CPR for Adults, Infants, and Children

Virtua provides a full series of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses for the community. Family & Friends CPR is an easy introductory course. Reservations for these popular community programs require advance registration.

This program is geared toward family members, friends, and members of the general community who want to learn how to perform CPR and who do not need a course completion card. Airway obstruction management is also demonstrated. No testing is involved.

Heartsaver CPR with AED

This Heartsaver CPR course covers CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, and the use of barrier devices. A course completion certificate will be issued upon successful completion and is valid for two years.

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED

The Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes First Aid Basics, Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies and CPR skills for adults, children and infants, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course is intended for persons assigned to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community as well as those who want to learn basic first aid and CPR.

PALS Renewal

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is intended to provide the skills needed to resuscitate an infant or child. It is for healthcare professionals with a current PALS card. To prepare for class, you must understand the information in the PALS Provider eBook.

Please Note: On the day of your class, you must bring a current (unexpired) ACLS and BLS card and precourse certificate. Walk-ins or late arrivals will not be accepted on the day of the class.

To access the PALS precourse self-assessment and work:

Visit elearning.heart.org/course/426
Find the course name (PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work).
Select Launch Course to begin the course.
- You will be prompted to log in or create an account.
- If you have completed the pre-course work recently, you must select Re-enroll
Pass the pre-course assessment and complete the video lessons (3.5 hrs).

PALS Provider (Full Course)

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is intended to give healthcare professionals the knowledge & skills they need to perform an actual resuscitation of an infant or child.

Note: Some classes are scheduled for one full day or two half days. You must attend both half-day sessions to complete this course.

Precourse Requirements:

Review and understand the information in your PALS Provider eBook.
Review, understand, and pass mandatory precourse self-assessment
Visit elearning.heart.org/course/427 and launch PALS Precourse Assessment.

PALS Heartcode (hands-on portion)

Hands-On Portion for PALS online: Skills Sessions for In-Person Practice and Testing.

For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as PALS, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA Blended Learning, the skills practice and skills test are taken together during a Hands-on Skills Session after the student completes the eLearning portion online. Skills sessions include Airway management, CPR, Team Dynamics, and megacode.

Skills Sessions for In-Person Practice and Testing. You must complete the online PALS Heartcode course at HeartCode® PALS | AHA ($168 payable to AHA) and bring your certificate on the day of your class.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 seats left)AHA Training Center (Lippincott Dr)

🚼 Neonatal Resuscitation Courses 🚼

Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (Open to All MCH and MICU Staff)

This class is for Virtua employees only.

This 8 hour program is open to ALL MCH staff and Paramedics who could attend a high risk delivery ( L&D, OB Triage, HROB, NICU/SCN, EMS/Medical Transport, and Respiratory Therapy) and covers all chapters in the NRP textbook.

Students will receive information by email 30 days prior to their class. Students must complete the online portion and then come to Voorhees hospital to complete skills portion. Program provides you with the knowledge & skills needed to perform neonatal resuscitation.

Certification is good for 2 years. Access to an eBook is included in your registration.

**Replacement cards are online @ Virtua Health NRP Learning platform

**Registrations for the class will be closed 1 week prior to the date**

If you need to change your registration information or have any questions, please reach out to bmurtaugh@virtua.org.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Essentials (for MBU Nursing Staff ONLY)

This class is for Virtua employees only.

This 4 hour program is for Nursing staff in MBU ONLY and covers the initial assessment and resuscitation steps for a baby in the immediate newborn period. Covers Chapters 1-4 in the NRP textbook.

Students will receive information by email 30 days prior to their class. Students must complete the online portion and then come to Voorhees hospital to complete skills portion. Program provides you with the knowledge & skills needed to perform neonatal resuscitation.

Certification is good for 2 years. Access to an eBook is included in your registration.

**Replacement cards are online @ Reports | AAP NRP (nrplearningplatform.com)

**Registrations for the class will be closed 1 week prior to the date**

If you need to change your registration information or have any questions, please reach out to bmurtaugh@virtua.org.

🚑 EMT Initial Education Courses 🚑

Virtua High School EMT Academy Enrollment Waitlist

This is a CTE program exclusively for high school students! Exciting opportunities await please read important information below:

Next Steps:

This is a high school based program hosted at Virtua Berlin exclusively for high school students. You must be screened by school administrators and your academic advisors before being accepted into the program!

Reminders:

Please direct questions to your school staff as we work through the selection and enrollment process. We look forward to meeting you!

Monday, September 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (53 seats left)Virtua Berlin

🚨 EMS Continuing Education Courses 🚨

Triage Review (Online Live Lecture Series)

Course Title: Triage Review

Duration: 1 hour

Format: Live Online ILT

CEH: 1 - Operations

Instructor: Tim Seplaki, MICP or Nick Furman, MICP

Course Description:

This course covers the history, application, and differences in triage methods. There is primary focus given to START triage, other triage systems will be reviewed. Group based discussions relating to the utilization of triage systems will further reinforce learning objectives and understanding of principles.

This course is intended for EMS professionals of every certification level who are interested in honing their triage skills and knowledge. All students will participate in an instructor guided triage exercise and written examination.

Objectives:

Understand the history of EMS triage systems
Identify situations when triage systems should be utilized
Compare various triage system

This class will occur online via remote platform. Participants must complete a post-test and course survey to receive CEH.

Documentation for the Prehospital Provider (Online Live Lecture Series)

Course Title: Documentation for the Prehospital Provider

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Live Online ILT

CEH: 2 - Operations

Instructor: Tim Seplaki, MICP

Course Description:

Accurate documentation is as critical skill for EMS providers, especially in todays digital age of electronic patient care reporting (ePCR). This 2-hour instructor-led course covers the essentials of effective documentation, emphasizing accuracy, reviewing compliance, and discusses modern ethical situations. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to imrpove their documentation and ensure consistent, high-quality reporting. This course encourages new perspectives and fosters confidence using ePCR systems effectievely.

Objectives:

Recognize the importance of accurate documenation
Apply legal and ethical principles to documentation
Utilize checklists, templates, and peer review to ensure accurate, consistent, documentation

This class will occur online via remote platform. Participants must complete a post-test and course survey to receive CEH.

NAEMT All Hazards Disaster Response

The All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course teaches students how to respond to the many types of disaster scenarios they may encounter, including natural disasters and infrastructure failings, fires and radiological events, pandemics, active shooter incidents, and other mass casualty events. AHDR educates participants on how to analyze potential threats in their area, assess available resources, and create a response plan that will save lives.

Features of a medical response plan covered in the course include:

Communicating effectively during disasters.
Mutual aid and interoperability.
Managing resources such as supplies, medications and equipment.
Triage and transportation strategies and challenges.
Patient tracking and evacuation.

At the start of the course, participants conduct a “hazards vulnerability analysis” to assess features of their environment, both natural and man-made, that pose risk along with assessing the needs of vulnerable populations, such as assisted-living residents or hospital patients that need special consideration during such an event.

Content is presented in the context of realistic scenarios, culminating with a large-scale mass casualty activity.

AHDR is appropriate for all levels of EMS practitioners. This course is offered in the classroom and provides 8 hours of CAPCE credit and NREMT recognition.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed)Virtua Berlin

NAEMT AMLS (Hybrid)

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) remains the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment. Endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians, AMLS emphasizes the use of the AMLS Assessment Pathway, a systematic tool for assessing and managing common medical conditions with urgent accuracy.

In the third edition of AMLS, students learn to recognize and manage common medical crises through realistic case-based scenarios that challenge students to apply their knowledge to highly critical patients. The course emphasizes the use of scene size-up, first impression, history, interactive group discussion on differential diagnosis and potential treatment strategies, and physical exam to systematically rule out and consider possibilities and probabilities in treating patients’ medical crises. The third edition AMLS library of patient simulations offers students an opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of patient presentations. Additional features include patient simulation monitor images and ECGs provided by iSimulate, to enhance students’ experience.

The course utilizes the AMLS textbook and course manual, and covers the following topics:

Respiratory disorders
Cardiovascular disorders
Shock
Sepsis
Neurological disorders
Endocrine/Metabolic disorders
Environmental emergencies
Infectious disease
Abdominal disorders
Toxicological emergencies
Exposure to hazardous materials

AMLS is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists and physicians. AMLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care

The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field. The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients.

Topics covered include:

The pathophysiology of the most common critical pediatric emergency issues, and critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients.
Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a tool to help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients.
The importance of family-centered care.
Understanding and communicating with children.
Airway management, breathing and oxygenation.
Cardiac emergencies.
Recognizing child abuse and neglect.
Hypoperfusion and shock.
Newborn resuscitation.

EPC is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

NAEMT Geriatric Education for EMS

GEMS provides EMS practitioners at all levels with the skills and knowledge to address the unique medical, social, environmental and communications challenges of older adults. Developed by NAEMT, in partnership with the American Geriatrics Society, GEMS empowers EMS practitioners to help improve medical outcomes and quality of life for geriatric patients.

GEMS features case-based lectures, live action video, hands-on skill stations, simulation and small group scenarios to fully engage students in the learning experience. GEMS covers the following topics:

Changes with age
Assessment of older adults
Pharmacology and medication toxicity
Psycho-social emergencies
Elder abuse
End-of-life care issues
Cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies
Trauma
Neurological emergencies and altered mental status
Mobile integrated healthcare
Special considerations for older adults in disaster response
Skin and wound care
Medical devices frequently used by older adults

GEMS courses are appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (10 seats left)Virtua Berlin

NAEMT PHTLS (Hybrid)

NAEMT's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care. PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma. The Committee provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.

PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. The program is based on a philosophy stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. The course utilizes the internationally recognized PHTLS textbook and covers the following topics:

Physiology of life and death
Scene assessment
Patient assessment
Airway
Breathing, ventilation and oxygenation
Circulation, hemorrhage and shock
Patients with disabilities
Patient simulations

PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education and is taught in 64 countries. PHTLS is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital providers. PHTLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

NAEMT Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients

NAEMT's Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP) course gives EMS practitioners the resources they need to help alleviate patients’ hidden wounds – intense fear, stress and pain – during a medical emergency.

PTEP educates EMS practitioners about the biological underpinnings of psychological trauma, the short and long-term impact on the brain and body, and warning signs that a patient is experiencing extreme psychological distress. EMS practitioners are also taught strategies and techniques to alleviate patients’ distress and help patients cope with what they’re experiencing to ward off lingering effects.

The 8-hour classroom course features scenario-based interactive sessions and lectures. Topics covered include:

The invisible wounds of psychological trauma
Reducing psychological traumatic stress
Understanding the physiological stress response
Applying the eSCAPe principle to patient care
Patient simulations
Recognizing psychological trauma within EMS

PTEP is designed for EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers. The course is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card good for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

Friday, April 4, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed)Virtua Berlin

NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

The 2^nd edition of NAEMT's Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment.

The course presents the three phases of tactical care and integrates parallel EMS nomenclature:

Hot Zone/Direct Threat Care that is rendered while under attack or in adverse conditions.
Warm Zone/Indirect Threat Care that is rendered while the threat has been suppressed but may resurface at any point.
Cold Zone/Evacuation Care that is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated from the incident site.

The 16-hour classroom course includes all new patient simulations and covers the following topics:

Hemorrhage control including immediate action drills for tourniquet application throughout the course;
Complete coverage of the MARCH assessment;
Surgical airway control and needle decompression;
Strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments;
Caring for pediatric patients;
Techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety; and
A final, mass-casualty/active shooter event simulation.

NAEMT's TECC course is endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, is consistent with the current guidelines established by the Committee on TECC (Co-TECC), and meets all of the updated National Tactical Emergency Medical Support Competency Domains. This course is accredited by CAPCE for 16 hours of continuing education credit, and recognized by NREMT.

NAEMT is a recognized education partner of the Co-TECC. The Co-TECC establishes guidelines for the provision of prehospital care to injured patients during a tactical incident. The Co-TECC neither creates curriculum for the prehospital provider, nor does it endorse the curriculum of other organizations.

NAEMT Virtual Paramedic Refresher 1 (Cardiology)

The NAEMT virtual refresher courses are built from NAEMT’s evidence-based continuing education courses, including Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), and EMS Safety. Applicable portions of these courses have been incorporated into the schedule of the refresher course. The refresher courses are taught virtually by Microsoft Teams.

Day 1 covers 8.5 hours of the NCCP Cardiology topics below:

Post resuscitation
VADs
Stroke
Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
CHF
ACS

Participants must be present and participate in the entire course to earn credit.

Friday, September 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMONLINE

NAEMT Virtual Paramedic Refresher 2 (Medical)

The NAEMT virtual refresher courses are built from NAEMT’s evidence-based continuing education courses, including Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), and EMS Safety. Applicable portions of these courses have been incorporated into the schedule of the refresher course. The refresher courses are taught virtually by Microsoft Teams.

Day 2 covers 8.5 hours of the NCCP Medical topics below:

Special Healthcare Needs
OB Emergencies
Infectious Disease
Medication Delivery
Pain Management
Psychiatric
Tox/Opioids
Neuro/Seizures
Endrocrine/Diabetes
Immunological

Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMONLINE

NAEMT Virtual Paramedic Refresher 3 (Operations)

The NAEMT virtual refresher courses are built from NAEMT’s evidence-based continuing education courses, including Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), and EMS Safety. Applicable portions of these courses have been incorporated into the schedule of the refresher course. The refresher courses are taught virtually by Microsoft Teams.

Day 3 covers 6.5 hours of the NCCP Operations topics below:

At-Risk Populations
Ambulance Safety
Field Triage
Hygiene/Vaccinations
Culture of Safety
Pediatric Transport
Crew Resource Management
Evidence-Based Guidelines

Friday, October 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMONLINE

NAEMT Virtual Paramedic Refresher 4 (Airway/Trauma)

The NAEMT virtual refresher courses are built from NAEMT’s evidence-based continuing education courses, including Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), and EMS Safety. Applicable portions of these courses have been incorporated into the schedule of the refresher course. The refresher courses are taught virtually by Microsoft Teams.

Day 4 covers 7.5 hours of the NCCP Airway and Trauma topics below:

Ventilation
Capnography
Oxygenation
Trauma Triage
CNS Injury
Hemorrhage Control
Fluid Resuscitation

Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMONLINE

NJ EMT Hybrid Refresher - Session A

Refresher A (Airway Assessment and Management): Hybrid Course Information

Step 1 (Online Education): Complete online education through EMS1 Academy - this must be completed prior to completing step 2

Step 2 (In-Person Classroom Skills): Complete in-person skills session at Virtua Berlin

NJ EMT Hybrid Refresher - Session B

Refresher B (Medical Assessment and Management): Hybrid Course Information

Step 1 (Online Education): Complete online education through EMS1 Academy, this must be completed before moving to step 2

Step 2 (In-Person Classroom Skills): Complete in-person skills session at Virtua Berlin

Important: Please bring a current copy of CPR and EMT cards to your classroom session!

NJ EMT Hybrid Refresher - Session C

Refresher C (Trauma Assessment and Management): Hybrid Course Information

Step 1 (Online Education): Complete online education through EMS1 Academy, this must be completed before proceeding to step 2

Step 2 (In-Person Classroom Skills): Complete in-person skills session at Virtua Berlin

Important: Please bring a current copy of CPR and EMT cards to your classroom session!

PEPP - Hybrid ALS Provider

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - Hybrid ALS Provider

Course Overview

PEPP represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children.

PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual course featuring case-based lectures, live-action video, hands-on skills stations, and small group scenarios.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is geared toward the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Advanced Life Support (ALS) course is geared toward the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic. The PEPP Course Coordinator should determine which course (BLS or ALS) is most appropriate for an individual. Any health professional who is responsible for the emergency care of children may find this course beneficial.

Course Format

The hybrid course is a combination of online learning (14.0 hours of education), followed by hands-on practice in the classroom. Instead of attending a 2-day traditional onsite course, students learn a portion of the course through self-directed online modules. After completing all of the online modules, students then attend a 1-day onsite course for completion of hands-on practice, as well as instructor interaction and the final examination

PEPP - Hybrid BLS Provider

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - Hybrid BLS Provider

Course Overview

PEPP represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children.

PEPP is a comprehensive, innovative, and highly visual course featuring case-based lectures, live-action video, hands-on skills stations, and small group scenarios.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is geared toward the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Advanced Life Support (ALS) course is geared toward the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and Paramedic. The PEPP Course Coordinator should determine which course (BLS or ALS) is most appropriate for an individual. Any health professional who is responsible for the emergency care of children may find this course beneficial.

Course Format

The hybrid course is a combination of online learning (8.0 hours of education), followed by hands-on practice in the classroom. Instead of attending a daylong traditional onsite course, students learn a portion of the course through self-directed online modules. After completing all of the online modules, students then attend a short onsite course for completion of hands-on practice, as well as instructor interaction and the final examination.

The Difficult Airway Course: EMS™

This course is for Virtua EMS Employees Only.

The Definitive EMS Airway Course

Learn the full range of airway management techniques — including use of extraglottic devices, medication-assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy & other advanced imaging devices, and cricothyrotomy.
Work with experienced faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
Use all of the airway devices in small group sessions.
Practice decision making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM stations.
Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, status asthmaticus, foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more.
Meet your continuing education requirements. This two-day course is approved by CAPCE
and ASTNA.
Receive the definitive airway textbook, The Walls Manual of Emergency Airway Management by Calvin A. Brown, MD
John C. Sakles, MD and Nathan W. Mick, MD

EMS Response to the Large Scale Incident - Awareness

Course Title: EMS Response to the Large Scale Incident - Awareness

Duration: 4 hours

Format: Live Instructor-Led

CEH: 4 - Ops

Instructor:

Debra Bell, MICP

Nick Furman, MICP

Kat Bell, MICP

Course Description:

This course was developed by the Incident Support and Operational Planning Unit (ISOP) at the UMDNJ Center for BioDefense. This instructor led entry level program prepares the Emergency Medical Services provider for response to a “high profile” or large scale incident. Topic areas include: planning, scene safety, ICS best practices, communications, treatment, and triage.

Objectives:

Understand the role of EMS in large-scale incidents
Ehance incident management, scene safety, and provider communication
Perform efficient treatment and transport methodologies during MCIs

Participants must complete a post-test and course survey to receive CEH.

🩺 Patient Logistics Courses 🩺

MAVO Renewal Course

MAVO Recertification Course:

- This MAV recertification course is for persons who currently hold an active MAVO certification.

- Wear your EMS uniform, clothes suitable for outside operation and water/hydration

Time: 0800-1200

Location

Virtua Berlin Education Center

100 Townsend Ave, Berlin, NJ 08009

SCT EMT Orientation

Course Title: SCT EMT Orientation

Duration: 6 hours

Format: Live Instructor Led

CEH: 6

Instructor: Eric DeFiore EMT-I

Course Description:

The Specialty Care Transport (SCT) EMT Orientation course is designed to prepare EMTs for the unique challenges and responsibilities of working within a specialized transport team. This comprehensive program introduces participants to the advanced scope of practice, equipment, and protocols utilized in SCT operations.

Participants will explore critical topics such as interfacility transport dynamics, advanced patient monitoring, communication protocols with medical teams, and an awareness level of specialized equipment used in SCT environments. Emphasis is placed on the collaboration between EMTs, and Nurses to ensure high-quality patient care during complex transports.

The course includes interactive lectures, hands-on equipment training, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence. By the end of the orientation, EMTs will have the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as part of an SCT team, ensuring seamless and safe transport of critically ill or injured patients.

This course is ideal for EMTs transitioning to or currently working in SCT roles and seeking a deeper understanding of their expanded responsibilities in this specialized field.

Objectives: