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• HeartCode® ACLS (Online + Hands-On)

  • Start
    01/01/2023
  • End
    12/31/2023

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  HeartCode® ACLS is a self-directed, blended learning course (online portion, followed by hands-on session) that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings.

  After registering and paying, students will be e-mailed a unique link within one to three business days (Mon-Fri) to enter the online portion of the course, which consists of a self-assessment followed by a team dynamics lesson and 10 in-hospital patient cases, including a BLS case and two megacode cases. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the written exam with a score of 84%, then schedule a hands-on practice session with Medstar for full course completion. We are currently scheduling hands-on sessions 3 to 5 business days out.

  Course Duration: The online portion can be completed in 7 hours, depending on the student’s level of experience. The hands-on session can take up to 5 hours.

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• HeartCode® BLS (Online + Hands-On)

  • Start
    01/01/2023
  • End
    12/31/2023

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  HeartCode® BLS is a self-directed, blended learning course (online portion, followed by hands-on session) for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal BLS course.

  After registering and paying, students will be e-mailed a unique link within one to three business days (Mon-Fri) to enter the online portion of the course, which consists of eSimulations, life-like animations, video scenarios, and knowledge checks. After completing the online portion, students then schedule a hands-on session with Medstar for full course completion. We are currently scheduling hands-on sessions 3 to 5 business days out.

  Course Duration: The online portion can be completed in 1 to 2 hours. The hands-on session can take up to 2 hours, depending on the experience of the student.

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• HeartCode® Skills Verification

  • Start
    01/01/2023
  • End
    12/31/2023

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  Skills competency verification is available by appointment for providers who have completed the online portion of AHA HeartCode® BLS, ACLS or PALS independent of Medstar. Be sure you have completed all online coursework at elearning.heart.org prior to requesting skills verification.

  Providers who have registered for HeartCode® BLS, ACLS or PALS through Medstar should NOT register again here. Skills verification is included with your original course registration. Instead, email training@medstarmendocino.org to schedule your skills verification session once online coursework is complete.

  After registering, you can expect contact by e-mail and/or phone within one to three business days to schedule your appointment. We are currently scheduling 3 to 5 business days out. Unless otherwise arranged, skills testing sessions are conducted at the Medstar Training Center located at 960 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482.

  Course Duration: Up to 2 hours, depending on experience.

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• Paramedic Internship

  • Start
    01/01/2023
  • End
    12/31/2023

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  This event is only for payment of internship fees by current paramedic interns. If you are interested in applying for a field internship with Medstar Ambulance, DO NOT submit registration and payment here; instead, follow instructions below.

  Paramedic field internships are available to students of partner schools throughout Northern California, including College of the Redwoods, College of the Siskiyous, Napa Valley College, NCTI, Sacramento State University, and Santa Rosa Junior College. Eligibility is limited to students who successfully complete the didactic and clinical phases of their curriculum. To apply, send a resume with cover letter outlining your interest and experience to training@medstarmendocino.org or to Medstar Ambulance, Attn: Internship Coordinator, PO Box 277, Ukiah, CA 95482-0277.

  Internship Duration: Minimum 480 hours and 40 Advanced Life Support (ALS) contacts (schedule will mirror that of preceptor and generally include one 48-hour shift per week).

  Cost: $1700, split between $850 training fee* payable to Medstar Ambulance of Mendocino County Inc. and $850 payable to paramedic preceptor. Both fees are due at start of internship.

  *100% of Medstar's fee supports our training fund to provide staff and public training, purchase training aids, equipment and supplies.

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• HeartCode® PALS (Online + Hands-On)

  • Start
    04/01/2023
  • End
    12/31/2023

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  HeartCode® Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a self-directed, blended learning course for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients.

  After registering and paying, providers will be e-mailed a unique link within one to three business days (Mon-Fri) to begin the online course. Access to the PALS Provider Manual eBook (20-3120) is included and can be accessed from within the course. Upon successful completion of all online coursework, providers then schedule a hands-on skills session with Medstar's AHA PALS Instructor for full course completion. We are currently scheduling hands-on sessions 3 to 5 business days out.

  Course Duration: Due to the adaptive technology used in this course, the completion time for the online portion varies based on the provider’s self-assessment and knowledge of the cognitive material. The hands-on session can take up to 5 hours.

  Content credit: American Heart Association

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