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.

❤️ 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:

  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)
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:

  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.

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 ACLS 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).
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.

🚼 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 EMT Academy Enrollment Waitlist

Are you a parent, student, or interested candidate? Want more information? We are always looking for the next generation of EMT students! Sign up here to have one of our educators connect with you about our upcoming EMT academy enrollment opportunities.

  • Email: EMSEducation@virtua.org
  • Check out our social channel at Virtua M.O.R.E on Facebook! 
  • Get a glimpse into our EMT academy, by viewing a graduation video here!
  • This is a workforce development program. Employment commitments exist for your enrollment. All candidates must attend an in-person enrollment session to understand academy schedules, and training requirements.

🚨 EMS Continuing Education Courses 🚨

Triage Review (Online Live Lecture Series)

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. 

1 Elective CEU

This class will occur online via MS Teams

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 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 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

The 2nd 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 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
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
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 6.5 hours of the NCCP Airway and Trauma topics below:

  • Ventilation
  • Capnography
  • Oxygenation
  • Trauma Triage
  • CNS Injury
  • Hemorrhage Control
  • Fluid Resuscitation
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

🩺 Patient Logistics Courses 🩺

Paramedic Annual Competencies

Competencies will be held at our Virtua Health Education Center. Please expect to meet the education team at our traning area and transition to your dedicated education space. Remember to complete your mechanical ventilation modules, bring your ID badge, and dress accordingly. 

MAVO Annual Competencies

Enroll in our MAVO annual competency session. Our education is hosted at Virtua Berlin. Please remember:

- Course Duration: About 2 hours in-person 

- Complete your e-learning in EMS1 Academy 

- Arrive with your ID badge and uniform 

Please contact KDuffy1@virtua.org with any questions. 

❤️ AHA Materials Purchase ❤️

Pocket Reference Card

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

Instructor - CPR Valve purchase
Instructors - BLS eCard Purchase
Instructors - Heartsaver eCard Purchase
Family & Friends Student book
FACULTY ONLY - BLS eCard Purchase
PALS Provider Book
ACLS Provider Manual
Heartsaver CPR AED Student Manual
FACULTY ONLY - Heartsaver CPR eCards

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Contact Us

Virtua AHA Training Center
 301 Lippincott Dr.
Suite 120
Marlton, NJ 08053

phone 856-581-7580

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