Medstar Ambulance upcoming events

HeartCode® ACLS (Online + Hands-On) (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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.

HeartCode® BLS (Online + Hands-On) (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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.

HeartCode® Skills Verification (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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.

HeartCode® PALS (Online + Hands-On) (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Online + Hands-On) (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is a self-directed, blended learning course (online portion, followed by hands-on session) that provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers anyone with little to no medical training to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

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.

Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Online + Hands-On) (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is a self-directed, blended learning course (online portion, followed by hands-on session) that provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant.

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.