Class Schedule

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

The AHA Training Center has moved to a new location:

301 Lippincott Drive, Suite 120, Marlton, NJ 08053 

 

If your job role at Virtua Health requires you to have the certification you are registering for, please select the free pricing level. Virtua employees must provide their employee ID number when registering.

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 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:

  1. Visit elearning.heart.org/course/424
  2. Find the course name (ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work).
  3. 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
  4. Pass the pre-course assessment and complete the video lessons. (4 hrs)

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 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:

  1. Visit elearning.heart.org/course/423
  2. Find the course name (ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment).
  3. Select Launch Course
    • You will be prompted to create an account.
  4. 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.

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. ($173 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.

 

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. 

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. 

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).

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-$37.00)

 

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.

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.

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.

 

 

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.

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:

  1. Visit elearning.heart.org/course/426
  2. Find the course name (PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work).
  3. 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
  4. Pass the pre-course assessment and complete the video lessons (3.5 hrs).

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. 

 

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 ($173 payable to AHA) and bring your certificate on the day of your class.

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.

 

 

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.

 

We are excited to have you register for a Virtua EMT Academy Enrollment Session. This is the path for information, priority enrollment, and entry into our EMT program!

Location: Virtua Berlin: 100 Townsend Ave, Berlin, NJ 08009.

Driving/Parking Directions

 

We offer a comprehensive EMT initial education learning opportunity consisting of: high fidelity simulation, real world skill application, and a variety of clinical rotations. Additional days will be required to complete these clinical assignments in our hospital and pre-hospital environments. 

  • Students will sign a 1-year full-time employment agreement to begin after successful certification as an EMT.
  • Students will be required to repay any EMT sign-on bonus paid and reimburse to Virtua the cost of the student’s education if 1 year of full-time employment with Virtua is not achieved.

A contract agreement will be sent to students after registering for this class..

You must attend an info session prior to being accepted into the program; register today!

Questions? Email: EMSEducation@virtua.org

 

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.

 

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.

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'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.

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

 

 

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!

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!

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

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.​

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

The Paramedic Affiliate Program is designed for EMTs aiming to enhance their collaboration with Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers and elevate their clinical expertise. This course focuses on optimizing EMTs' roles within EMS teams, ensuring they can effectively support ALS in delivering high-quality patient care.

Through interactive lectures and simulated patient care exercises, participants will sharpen their problem-solving and decision-making skills essential for managing emergency scenarios. The program also emphasizes Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles to improve team coordination, communication, and operational efficiency in high-stress situations.

Participants will explore the roles and responsibilities within EMS systems, gaining a deeper understanding of how effective collaboration can enhance patient outcomes. The course covers key clinical practice guidelines, ensuring EMTs are well-prepared to contribute to the success of their teams.

Ideal for EMTs committed to advancing their skills, this program fosters a collaborative learning environment where participants can share experiences and techniques, ultimately improving the overall quality of emergency medical services.

As part of the program, EMTs will participate in a guided review of the ALS unit and key equipment used in advanced interventions. This familiarization ensures EMTs can efficiently assist ALS providers with airway management tools and patient monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors and ventilators.

MAVO Certification Course 

- The MAV Training course the certification program for persons who are responsible for safely moving injured, infirm, or disabled persons who need specialized transportation assistance.

- The individuals who successfully pass the course are Certified Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operators (MAVOs).

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

Time: 0800-1700

Location

Virtua Berlin Education Center

100 Townsend Ave, NJ 08009

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

Enroll in our MAVO annual competency session. Our education is hosted at 120 Carnie Blvd (next to our VMT base). Please remember:

- Course Duration: About 1 hour in-person 

- Complete your e-learning assignment in EMS1 Academy 

- Arrive with your ID badge and uniform 

 

Use this to purchase an ACLS or PALS pocket reference card.

Course Title: Cricothyrotomy Essentials

Duration: 4 hours

Format: Live Instructor-Led

Course Description: 

This workshop prepares physicians and in-hospital providers to recognize, plan, and perform surgical cricothyrotomy in high-acuity and time-sensitive situations. Students will learn to identify proper landmarks, operate a commercial surgical airway device, and apply team-based skills in realistic scenarios. The session combines case-based lecture, guided hands-on skills, and a capstone exercise using simulation and animal tissue.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Recognize clinical indications for surgical airway intervention in a failed or complex airway scenario
  • Demonstrate proper identification of the cricothyroid membrane in patients with normal and challenging anatomy
  • Perform a surgical cricothyrotomy using a standardized, commercially available device in simulated environments

CME:

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine designates this live activity for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Our current offerings are limited to in-hospital providers only. Look for future dates that include our other clinical areas!

If you need to cancel or reschedule a course please send your name, the date of the course, and the date you would like to attend if rescheduling to the email address above.

 

 

Physician Medical Direction:

Ronald Klebacher, DO, FAEMS, MICP

Medical Director - Virtua EMS