Class Schedule

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ACLS Update/Renewal (401.3710.497)

Course Description:

AHA’s ACLS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR.

This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition, and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Course Content

  • ACLS Renewal Course Agenda
  • The online coursework is mandatory and must be completed prior to the course
    • Please check the confirmation email for details.
  • Contact Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com if you do not receive the confirmation email.
  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
    • A BLS Card is NOT part of this course.
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
  • Airway management
  • Related pharmacology
  • Management of ACS and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • ACLS Study Materials

Book:

A paper book will be available for use in class only.

If you would like to purchase a paper book, go to the following website: https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual

Card:

An American Heart Association ACLS Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days.

A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued on the day of the course upon request.

Cost

  • $150.00 for the card course
  • $50.00 for 8 hours of EMS CE Credit Only
    • Use promo code "EMSCE8"
  • Exempt from payment: UT Health East Texas EMS and Affiliated First Responders.
    • Contact Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com for details
    • UT Health East Texas EMS Employees can obtain the promo code via the Ninth Brain Announcement of Card Courses.
  • Employers may choose to receive an invoice after the course

Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Advanced EKG's (401.3710.497)

The Advanced EKG one-day course will cover the following topics:

  • EKG Lead Placement
  • Axis Deviation
  • Bundle Branch Blocks
  • Atrial and Ventricular Enlargement
  • STEMI
  • WPW
  • Potassium and Calcium
  • Pacemakers

The following items are recommended for each student to bring to class:

  • Paper
  • 3X5 Cards (or larger) to make EKG Study Cards
  • Pencils and/or Pens
  • Tape or glue
  • Color pens, pencils, or highlighters
AMLS Hybrid (401.3710.497)

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.

Precourse Requirement

Completion of the online hybrid AMLS course. Once registered for the classroom portion, you will receive an email with the code and instructions to access the online portion. The part of the course cost that covers the online portion is $50.00 and non-refundable once the code is issued.

Card:

An AMLS Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days. A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued on the day of the course upon request.

Basic EKGs (401.3710.497)

The Basic EKG one-day course will cover the following topics:

  • EKG Lead Placement
  • 4 Lead Rhythm Stips
  • Basic EKG Interpretation
    • Sinus Rhythms
    • Atrial Rhythms
    • Junctional Rhythms
    • AV Blocks
    • Ventricular Rhythms

Reach out to Vicky LaMay if you have questions at vicky.lamay@uthet.com or 903-399-1463

BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal (CPR) (401.3710.497)

Course Description:

The AHA’s new BLS Renewal Course has been updated to include science and education from the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.

In the Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam.

NOTE:

Participants MUST have a current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card. Non-UT Health East Texas EMS/Air 1 Employees must email a copy of their current provider card to vicky.lamay@uthet.com 

If a participant does not have a current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card, please look at our other course offerings.

Book:

A paper book will be available for use in class but is not included in the course fee. If you would like to purchase a paper book, go to the following website: https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-provider-manual 

Card:

An American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days. A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued on the day of the course upon request.

Cost

  • $35.00
  • Exempt from payment: UT Health East Texas EMS and Affiliated First Responders.
    • Contact Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com for details.
    • UT Health East Texas EMS Employees can obtain the promo code via the Ninth Brain Announcement of Card Courses
  • Employers may choose to receive an invoice after the course

Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

PALS Update/Renewal (401.3710.497)

Course Description:

The AHA’s PALS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Features

  • Contact Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com if you do not receive the confirmation email
  • Classroom-based courses work well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning
  • The course includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • The course is comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assessing and treating pediatric patients in emergency situations
  • The course uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
  • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Course Agenda
  • PALS Study Materials
  • PALS Assessment and Treatment

Book:

A paper book will be available for use in class but is not included in the course fee. If you would like to purchase a paper book, you can purchase one at the following website https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-provider-manual

Card:

An American Heart Association PALS Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days. A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued on the day of the course upon request.

Non-UT Health East Texas EMS and Air 1 employees must provide a copy of a current AHA PALS Card via email to Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com

Cost

  • $150.00 for the card course
  • $50.00 for 16 hours of EMS CE Credit Only
    • Use promo code "EMSCE16"
  • Exempt from payment: UT Health East Texas EMS and Affiliated First Responders.
    • Contact Vicky.Lamay@uthet.com for details
    • UT Health East Texas EMS Employees can obtain the promo code via the Ninth Brain Announcement of Card Courses.
  • Employers may choose to receive an invoice after the course

Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

PHTLS Hybrid Skills Session (401.3710.497)

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.

Precourse Requirement

Completion of the online hybrid PHTLS course. You will receive an email with the code and instructions to access the online portion. The part of the course cost that covers the online portion is $50.00 and non-refundable once the code is issued.

Card:

A PHTLS Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days. A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued on the day of the course upon request.

PHTLS Refresher Course (401.3710.497)

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.

Pre-Test information will be provided via email. Contact vicky.lamay@uthet.com if you do not receive the information

Course Requirements:

Attended the entire course

Adhered to course content and demonstrated all practical skills

Successful completion of course post-test

Any student who is unsuccessful in one segment of the evaluative process will be permitted an opportunity to receive remediation and retesting.

Book:

  • A paper book will be available for use in class but is not included in the course fee. You can purchase a book via the JB Learning Website, but make sure it is the 10th Edition Textbook.

Card:

A PHTLS Provider Card will be available within 5-20 business days. A letter stating the course has been successfully completed can be issued the day of the course upon request.

Cost

  • $150.00 for the card course
  • $50.00 for 8 hours of EMS CE Credit Only (you will not receive the PHTLS card but will be provided with a CE certificate the day of the course)
    • Use promo code EMSCE8
  • Exempt from payment: UT Health East Texas EMS and Affiliated First Responders.
    • Contact  vicky.lamay@uthet.com for details
    • UT Health East Texas EMS Employees can obtain the promo code via the Ninth Brain Announcement of Card Courses
  • Employers may choose to receive an invoice after the course

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Contact Us

UT Health East Texas EMS
 352 S. Glenwood Blvd
Tyler, TX 75702

phone 903-535-5800

Please contact vicky.lamay@uthet.com if you have any questions or would like to schedule one of the following:

  • AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS Heartcode Skills Session (1-2 hours)
  • AHA Heartsaver CPR (1.5-4 hours) and/or First Aid Course (3.5 hours)
  • Stop the Bleed 45-minute Course (FREE)
  • Non-Card CPR and/or First Aid 1-3 hour Course (FREE)

If you took a class with our program and cannot find your card or course completion, please reach out to vicky.lamay@uthet.com 

Cancellation and Refund Policy Summary:

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the scheduled class, will receive a 100% refund with the expection of the PHTLS Hybrid Course.
    • The PHTLS Hybrid Course will be refunded for the cost of the skills ONLY at $100.00.
  • Cancellations made within 5 days of the scheduled class will incur a 50% fee.
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled class will not receive a refund and forfeit the full amount paid.
  • If unable to attend, you can transfer to another course date. Contact us via email to make the request once you have a different date on the schedule.

Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.