HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS

For EMS, Nursing and Hospital Professionals

 

Concord EMS is a fully accredited American Heart Association Community Training Center, and is authorized to present all of its Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Programs including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). We are one of a handful of elite PALS training centers in Michigan. Our experienced faculty can provide high quality education programs at our modern training center in Lincoln Park, or on-site at your location.

 

 

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)

 

 

This comprehensive 4-hour program covers rescue breathing, choking care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants. Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is also covered, and is integrated into the treatment sequence. This course meets Medicare and state regulations requiring that healthcare providers maintain nationally recognized CPR certification. Use of a one-to-one manikin ratio allows for more hands-on practice and therefore greater skill proficiency. A written and practical examination is given.

 

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Heartsaver First Aid

 

 

This exciting new American Heart Association program covers basic emergency care (without CPR training) and is suitable for assisted living and nursing care staff, youth leaders and camp counselors. The 5-6 hour program helps students to recognize significant medical emergencies and to provide initial first aid care until appropriate professionals arrive. Official AHA textbooks are included, as are all supplies needed for skill practice. Taught by experienced Concord Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

 

 

The 16-hour ACLS course is a hallmark of healthcare providers everywhere and emphasizes the critical treatment steps in cardiac emergencies. Required of physicians, nurses and paramedics alike, quality ACLS education reinforces students’ medical knowledge of arrhythmia recognition, emergency pharmacology and electrical therapy including manual defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing. Didactic and practical evaluations are conducted throughout the course, which culminates in an internationally recognized credential valid for two years. Meets Medicare, EMS Medical Control and other applicable requirements. Official AHA textbooks included. Available at the Concord EMS Education Center or on-site at your location. Current BLS certification required.  

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Refresher

 

 

This 8-hour program reinforces the core ACLS knowledge base and skill set. Experienced instructors work to refresh students skills and build confidence, then thoroughly assess each students ACLS capabilities. Available at the Concord EMS Education Center or on-site at your location. Current ACLS certification required.  

 

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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

 

 

Emergencies involving children can rattle the most seasoned healthcare professional. The American Heart Association PALS course is the gold standard in education and certification for those faced with these kinds of cases. This 16-hour course is taught by experienced faculty who are dedicated to taking the mystery and fear out of pediatric resuscitation and giving students the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to care effectively for children suffering from respiratory or cardiac emergencies. Official AHA textbook included. Available at the Concord EMS Education Center or on-site at your location. Current BLS certification required.  

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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Refresher

 

 

This 8-hour program reinforces the core PALS knowledge base and skill set. Experienced instructors work to refresh students skills and build confidence, then thoroughly assess each students PALS capabilities. Available at the Concord EMS Education Center or on-site at your location. Current PALS certification required.    

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Preparation Class for Paramedic State Practical Testing  

 
Topics include Patient Assessment/Management, IV/Medication Practice, Intubation Review, Cardiology Management Skills, Pediatric skills. Pre-registration required at (313) 389-3669. This program is designed for appropriately trained paramedic candidates. It will familiarize candidates with the National Registry practical examination process and serve as a skills refresher. Experienced registry evaluators present the program. While this program supplements initial paramedic training, it cannot replace it. Concord EMS is not responsible for exam outcomes of candidates completing this program. Offered at Concord EMS Education Center in Lincoln Park.

 

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PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

The PHTLS Provider course is designed to be an intensive 16-20 hour experience. It is available to all levels of pre-hospital care providers, and programs are typically attended by Emergency First Responders (Fire, Police, Search & Rescue, etc.), EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses (including Industrial based Occupational Health Nurses), Physicians, and Physician Assistants. The National Association of EMTs oversees this prestigious program.

The course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive skills station components meant to enhance the pre-hospital care providers’ knowledge, and further develop the critical thinking skills required to effectively treat the trauma patient in the field.

 

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12 Lead EKG Provider Course

This comprehensive, one-day course is suitable for EMS and allied health professionals who perform or analyze 12-lead EKGs. Objectives include the identification of key 12-lead EKG components, recognition of EKG patterns of acute coronary syndrome, acquisition of an accurate 12 Lead EKG, definition of  acute coronary syndromes, and identification of  the clinical presentations of acute coronary syndromes. The world-renowned curriculum developed by Tim Phalen is used.

 

  

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EMS Continuing Education
Concord EMS is committed to meeting the continuing education needs of its employees and offering quality CE opportunities for other providers in the prehospital care profession. Eight hours of training, including both didactic and practical instruction, are available each month. All credits approved by Michigan Department of Community Health, EMS Section.

 

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Open Enrollment Programs & On-Request/On-Site Programs Available

Concord EMS – 1340 John Papalas Drive, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 – Dispatch (313) 386-9400

 Education Manager (313) 389-3678

 

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