Class Schedule

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Nursing CPR Renewal- HeartCode BLS Provider Instructor-Led Hands-On Skills Session

Nursing CPR Renewal- HeartCode BLS Provider Instructor-Led Hands-On Skills Session check-offs are scheduled monthly for employees of the Division of Nursing. To renew BLS certification, Nursing Education offers the Heartcode BLS course, which is a blended format renewal. This involves completing the online didactic Heartcode BLS course followed by an in-person hands-on skills check-off with an AHA-certified instructor.

Employees outside the Division of Nursing can schedule BLS renewals with an AHA instructor within CNH (the instructor list can be found on the AHA page on the intranet), with the Transport Medicine Team, or outside the organization. The course offered through Transport Medicine is "Heartcode BLS CPR-Non Nursing."

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.

Non Nursing CPR - HeartCode BLS Online Provider

This course is for anyone who needs CPR that isn't eligible to receive a keycode and skills validation through Children's National Nursing Education. The cost of the course covers a keycode and skills validation. The course link with embedded keycode is sent as part of your confirmation email.

If you have any quetsions, please contact Brandi Elliott at BNELLIOTT@childrensnational.org

HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.

PEARS- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization

Description:

Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience: 

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.  Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Please Bring: 

PEARS manual that was loaned to you. For non-NEPD students, a book is loaned on the day of class. For questions, please contact us at 202-476-4654  

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

PALS Provider Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

Description:

This course option is led by a PALS and BLS Instructor in a classroom setting.

The PALS course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.

Audience:

The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. 

PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years.

Mandatory Prior to Class:

  • PALS Prework, located at https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-video-precourse-work. If you cannot print your completion certificate for the course, send a screenshot to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. Those without a copy of the prework completion certificate will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule. Students must complete all three parts- the pretest, the videos, and the survey. At the completion of all three, you will be able to obtain the completion certificate.

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes beyond the start of the course will not be permitted to stay. Students who are running late should call 202-476-4654 on the day of the course.

 

PALS Provider Update Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

Description:

This course option is led by a PALS and BLS Instructor in a classroom setting.

The PALS course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.

Audience:

The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. 

PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years.

Mandatory Prior to Class:

  • PALS Prework, located at https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-video-precourse-work. If you cannot print your completion certificate for the course, send a screenshot to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. Those without a copy of the prework completion certificate will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule. Students must complete all three parts- the pretest, the videos, and the survey. At the completion of all three, you will be able to obtain the completion certificate.

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes beyond the start of the course will not be permitted to stay. Students who are running late should call 202-476-4654 on the day of the course.

 

HeartCode PALS Online Provider with BLS Provider Update Course

IF YOU NEED TO RESCHEDULE YOUR COURSE, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANOTHER CLASS. PLEASE EMAIL BNELLIOTT@childrensnational.org

 AND WE CAN MOVE YOUR REGISTRATION.

Description:

This course option is led by a PALS and BLS Instructor in a classroom setting.

The PALS course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.

Audience:

The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. 

PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years.

Mandatory Prior to Class:

  • HeartCode PALS Online Portion. The online learning link is included in your precourse email. If you cannot print your completion certificate for the course, send a PDF to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. Those without a copy of the prework completion certificate will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule. Students must complete all three parts- the pretest, the lessons, and the survey. At the completion of all three, you will be able to obtain the completion certificate.

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes beyond the start of the course will not be permitted to stay. Students who are running late should call 202-476-4654 on the day of the course.

 

ACLS Provider Course with Video Prework

Description:

This course option is led by ACLS Instructors in a classroom setting.

ACLS is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, and high-performance team dynamics.

Audience:

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

Mandatory Prior to Class:

  • ACLS Prework, located at https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-prework.  Students must complete all three parts- the pretest, the videos, and the survey. At the completion of all three, you will be able to obtain the completion certificate. If you cannot print your completion certificate for the course, send a PDF to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. Those without a copy of the prework completion certificate will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule. 

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes beyond the start of the course will not be permitted to stay. Students who are running late should call 202-476-4654 on the day of the course.

 

ACLS Provider Update Course with Video Prework

Description:

Designed to aid healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill adults, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience:

For emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in adult emergencies. Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Please Bring:

Current ACLS Provider Manual (with insert cards) and completed pre-test. ACLS Books will be loaned the day of class. Manuals are available for purchase through Division of Transport Medicine. For questions, please contact Katie Kreider at kkreider@childrensnational.org. The pretest can be found by following this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

 

Please remember to print your results and compeletion certificate. Compeletion certificate can be emailed to Pals Program. 

 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work. 

HeartCode ACLS Online Provider

PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THIS EMAIL. IT CONTAINS YOUR ONLINE LEARNING CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION.

Thank you for registering for an ACLS HeartCode Skills Session at Children's National Medical Center. You keycode for online learning has been included in this email. Please remember that online learning but be completed BEFORE the start of the skills session that you are registered for. Once finished, you can email your certificate to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org or print it and bring it with you to class.

Registration for HeartCode does not include a textbook. The most up-to-date versions should have a copyright date of 2020. If you wish to purchase either a textbook or a pocket card, you can contact PALSProgram@childrensnational.org.

Children's National Medical Center - PALS Program Terms and Conditions

Refund Policy: 
Students enrolling in any PALS Program course agree to abide by the current Children's National Medical Center PALS Program and Training Center Refund Policy.  Cancellations or rescheduling requests will be honored only if received 14 days prior to the first day of the scheduled course.  Only one rescheduling request will be honored.  All refunds will be subject to an administrative cancellation fee.  Students that do not cancel their registration and do not show up to class will not receive a refund and will not be permitted to change their registration.  I understand that cancellation or rescheduling of my enrollment in a course within 14 days of the course start date will require me to pay the course tuition fee.

Hospital or Agency Employees Using Discount: 
Employees that utilize a sponsorship code and fail to show up to a class will be directly billed full price for the course. Children's National PALS Program is not responsible for contacting your employer to verify your eligibility to participate in the course. You must confirm prior to registration that your department managers will cover the fees associated with this course. If your manager denies payment for your enrollment you will be billed for the total cost of the course based on current published rates.

Course Start Times: 
Due to the fast pace of all Children's National PALS Programs, students arriving more than 10 minutes following the start of class will be required to reschedule for an alternate class in the future. Students will be placed in the next open and available course and refunds will not be given.

Course Cancellation: 
Although every effort is made to not cancel scheduled courses, Children's National PALS Program reserves the right to cancel upcoming courses for various reasons including but not limited to low enrollment, weather, instructor availability, and facilities. In the event a course is cancelled, participants will be notified and rescheduled as appropriate or refunded if requested.

Course Location: 
Children's National PALS Program courses may be offered in various locations. It is your responsibility to utilize the link in your confirmation email or contact the training center to verify the correct address and location of your course. Failure to arrive on time due to not knowing the location does not exempt you from the course start time requirements.

If you have any questions concerning this information please email PALSProgram@childrensnational.org or call 202-476-4654.

Thank you,

Children’s National PALS Program

PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

Unit Based - CICU/HKU - PALS Provider Update Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

 

Description:

Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience:

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.  Course description provided by American Heart Association®

WHAT YOU MUST BRING TO CLASS:

  • The PALS Precourse assessment, located at https://elearning.heart.org/course/426. YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF YOUR PRETEST RESULTS TO CLASS. If you cannot print your results, send a screenshot to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. Those without a copy of the pretest will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule. Also, for those looking to focus their pre-course study, the results of the pretest give you a good idea of what you should look over in the textbook prior to class.
  • Please bring a copy of your current PALS card to class. Alternatively you can email a copy of your card to PALSProgram@childrensnational.org. The American Heart Association requires that any student enrolled in a PALS Renewal has a current PALS card. If you are unable to produce a copy of your current card, please contact the PALS Program BEFORE your class. Anyone who is unable to produce a copy of their PALS card and who doesn’t contact the PALS Program prior to class will not be permitted to stay and will need to reschedule.

 

 

Prerequisites:

Current valid PALS Provider card and a completed pre-course exam.

 

If your desired course is full or closed for registration:

The Children's National PALS Program allows for a maximum of 3 names to be placed on a waiting list for a course.  Please contact us by email if you would like to have your name added to a waiting list. Our email address: PALSProgram@childrensnational.org

 

**Student's who arrive more then 15 minutes beyond the start of the course will not be permitted to stay. Students who are running late should call 202-476-4654 on the day of the course.**

Unit Based - CICU/HKU PALS Provider Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO CHILDREN'S NATIONAL CICU & HKU EMPLOYEE'S ONLY. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Description:

Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.


Please Bring: 

Current PALS Provider Manual and completed pre-test.  Manuals are available for purchase through CNMC DOTM for $54.00  For questions, please contact us at 202-476-3199.  The pretest and precourse work can be found by following this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/426

 

Please remember to print your results and bring them with you to class.

 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam.

Unit Based- CICU- ACLS Provider Course with Video Prework

Description:

Designed to aid healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill adults, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience:

For emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in adult emergencies. Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Please Bring:

Current ACLS Provider Manual (with insert cards) and completed pre-test. ACLS Books will be loaned the day of class. Manuals are available for purchase through Division of Transport Medicine. For questions, please contact BNELLIOTT@childrensnational.org. The pretest can be found by following this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

 

Please remember to print your results and compeletion certificate. Compeletion certificate can be emailed to Pals Program. 

 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work. 

Unit Based - CICU -ACLS Provider Update Course with Video Prework

Description:

Designed to aid healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill adults, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience:

For emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in adult emergencies. Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Please Bring:

Current ACLS Provider Manual (with insert cards) and completed pre-test. ACLS Books will be loaned the day of class. Manuals are available for purchase through Division of Transport Medicine. For questions, please contact Brandi Elliott at BNELLIOTT@childrensnational.org. The precourse work can be found by following this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

 

Please remember to print your results and bring them with you to class.

 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work.

Unit Based -ER- PALS Provider Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO CHILDREN'S NATIONAL EMPLOYEE'S ONLY. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Description:

Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Please Bring:

Current PALS Provider Manual and completed pre-test and pre-course work certificate. Manuals are available for loan on class day and available for purchase through CNMC DOTM for $54.00. For questions, please contact us at Palsprogram@childrensnational.org 

Pre-course website: https://elearning.heart.org/course/426

Please remember to print your completion certificate to class or email precourse work certificate to palsprogram@childrensnational.org 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work.

Unit Based -ER- PALS Provider Update Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO CHILDREN'S NATIONAL EMPLOYEE'S ONLY. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Description:

Designed to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Please Bring:

Current PALS Provider Manual and completed pre-test and pre-course work certificate. Manuals are available for loan on class day and available for purchase through CNMC DOTM for $54.00. For questions, please contact us at Palsprogram@childrensnational.org 

Pre-course website: https://elearning.heart.org/course/426

Please remember to print your completion certificate to class or email precourse work certificate to palsprogram@childrensnational.org 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work.

Unit Based - ER- ACLS Provider Course with Video Prework

Description:

Designed to aid healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill adults, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience:

For emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in adult emergencies. Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Please Bring:

Current ACLS Provider Manual (with insert cards) and completed pre-test. ACLS Books will be loaned the day of class. Manuals are available for purchase through Division of Transport Medicine. For questions, please contact Brandi Elliott at BNELLIOTT@childrensnational.org. The precourse work can be found by following this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/424

 

Please remember to print your results and bring them with you to class.

 

Prerequisites:

A completed pre-course exam and pre-course work.

Unit Based -PICU- PALS Provider Update Course with Video Prework and BLS Provider Update Course

THIS CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN'S NATIONAL PICU EMPLOYEES ONLY.

 

BLS Instructor Course

YOU MUST BE PRE-APPROVED FOR THIS COURSE TO REGISTER.

Description:

Designed to aid the already practicing healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively teach the management of sudden cardiac arrest and healthcare level CPR resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience: 

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate response during sudden cardiac emergencies.  

Ideal Instructor Candidates should be motivated to:

  • teach
  • facilitate learning
  • ensure that students acquire the skills needed for successful course completion
  • view student assessment as a way to improve individual knowledge and skills


Please Bring: 

  1. Current BLS Provider Manual
  2. Current BLS Instructor Manual
  3. Certificate of completion of On-Line BLS Instructor Essentials (information on accessing this pre-course work will be emailed to you after registration.) 

For questions, please contact Katie Kreider- kkreider@childrensnational.org

 

Please remember to print your results and bring them with you to class.

 

Prerequisites:

  1. Current valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
  2. Completion certificate from the BLS Instructor Essentials On-line course.
PALS Instructor Course

 

Description:

Designed to aid the already practicing pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively teach the management of critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Audience: 

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.  Course description provided by American Heart Association®

Ideal Instructor Candidates should be motivated to:

  • teach
  • facilitate learning
  • ensure that students acquire the skills needed for successful course completion
  • view student assessment as a way to improve individual knowledge and skills


Please Bring: 

  1. Current PALS Provider Manual and completed pre-test
  2. Current PALS Instructor Manual
  3. Certificate of completion of On-Line PALS Instructor Essentials (information on accessing this pre-course work will be emailed to you after registration.) 

For questions, please contact us at 202-476-3199.  The pretest can be found by following this link www.heart.org/eccstudent and entering the code palsprovider.

 

Please remember to print your results and bring them with you to class.

 

Prerequisites:

  1. Current valid Healthcare Provider CPR card
  2. PALS Provider card
  3. Completed pre-course exam
  4. Completion certificate from the PALS Instructor Essentials On-line course

 

ACLS Instructor

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Contact Us

Children's National Medical Center
 Division of Transport Medicine
111 Michigan Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20010

phone 202-476-4654

If you have any questions please contact:

Brandi Elliott BNElliott@childrensnational.org for all classes.

Patrice Colbert pcolbertjo@childrensnational.org 

for BLS renewal class only for nursing.

Valerie Clarke at vclarke@childrensnational.org to buy PALS/ACLS textbooks.

Nursing Education and Professional Development, 202-476-6436, nsdr@childrensnational.org

 

STARTING JULY 1, 2021:

All PALS classes now include BLS Renewal.

 

CNMC RNs: APPLY FOR PROMO CODE HERE

 

Not an RN? Click HERE for the PALS payment form and instructions.

 

 Cancellation/Rescheduling:

To cancel/reschedule ALL COURSES please contact: palsprogram@childrensnational.org 

On the day of your PALS/PEARS Course please call: 202-476-4654

A 10% fee is assessed to all credit card refunds. Heartcode Keys are non-refundable. Current Heartcode Key Cost can be found at shopcpr.heart.org

*** INCLEMENT WEATHER ***

If the DC government declares a snow emergency PALS courses will be cancelled.