Class Schedule

Welcome to Lofton Medical Services. Select a course and date beleow to get started with your training:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • HeartSaver

To register with the Calendar Veiw, click here. Feel free to contact us by email (medical@lofton.jobs) or phone (337-269-0500) if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Basic Life Support (BLS)

THIS COURSE IS THE IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR BLS (INITIAL OR RENEWAL)

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. It reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. Important skills learned in the course are:

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills

*** THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE ***

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. It reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). After completing the online portion, students will attend this structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. This course is designed for students who have completed the online HeartCode BLS Course (https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls). THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. Important skills learned in the course are:

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial

THIS IS THE INITIAL COURSE FOR PROVIDERS WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN ACLS

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects the science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s ACLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • 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

Key Features

  • Emphasis on preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, integration of BLS into ACLS and importance of high-performing teams
  • Hands-on team dynamics classroom activities
  • Real world scenarios including realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal

THIS IS THE RENEWAL COURSE FOR PROVIDERS WHO CURRENTLY HAVE THEIR ACLS PROVIDER CERTIFICATION.

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects the science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s ACLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response

  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • 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

Key Features

  • Emphasis on preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, integration of BLS into ACLS and importance of high-performing teams
  • Hands-on team dynamics classroom activities
  • Real world scenarios including realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Skills

*** THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE ***

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects the science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s ACLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response. After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team dynamics training, megacode cases, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. This course is designed for students who have completed the online HeartCode ACLS Course (https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-acls). THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE.

  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • 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

Key Features

  • Emphasis on preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, integration of BLS into ACLS and importance of high-performing teams
  • Hands-on team dynamics classroom activities
  • Real world scenarios including realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial

THIS IS THE INITIAL COURSE FOR PROVIDERS WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN PALS

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

What will this course teach?

  • Skills:
    • Performing child and infant CPR
    • Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment
    • Establishing intraosseous (IO) access and a method for giving rapid fluid boluses
    • Using electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
    • Providing defibrillation/cardioversion
  • Pediatric assessment: A systematic approach
  • Medical management:
    • 4 types of acute respiratory problems
    • 4 types of acute circulatory problems
    • 4 types of acute cardiac problems, including cardiac arrest
  • Leadership: Communication and other important elements of team dynamics as they relate to resuscitation

Key Features

  • Includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
  • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal

THIS IS THE RENEWAL COURSE FOR PROVIDERS WHO CURENTLY HAVE PALS CERTIFICATION

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

What will this course teach?

  • Skills:
    • Performing child and infant CPR
    • Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment
    • Establishing intraosseous (IO) access and a method for giving rapid fluid boluses
    • Using electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
    • Providing defibrillation/cardioversion
  • Pediatric assessment: A systematic approach
  • Medical management:
    • 4 types of acute respiratory problems
    • 4 types of acute circulatory problems
    • 4 types of acute cardiac problems, including cardiac arrest
  • Leadership: Communication and other important elements of team dynamics as they relate to resuscitation

Key Features

  • Includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
  • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Skills

*** THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE PALS COURSE ***

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. After completing the online portion, students will attend this structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team dynamics training, megacode cases, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. This course is designed for students who have completed the online HeartCode PALS Course (https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-pals). THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE.

What will this course teach?

  • Skills:
    • Performing child and infant CPR
    • Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment
    • Establishing intraosseous (IO) access and a method for giving rapid fluid boluses
    • Using electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
    • Providing defibrillation/cardioversion
  • Pediatric assessment: A systematic approach
  • Medical management:
    • 4 types of acute respiratory problems
    • 4 types of acute circulatory problems
    • 4 types of acute cardiac problems, including cardiac arrest
  • Leadership: Communication and other important elements of team dynamics as they relate to resuscitation

Key Features

  • Includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
  • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
HeartCode BLS

*** THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY ***

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. It reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY. YOU WILL NEED TO SCHEDULE A SKILLS SESSION ONCE THIS ONLINE COURSE IS COMPLETE.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. Important skills learned in the course are:

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
HeartCode ACLS

*** THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY ***

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, early and continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects the science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s ACLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response. After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team dynamics training, megacode cases, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY. YOU WILL NEED TO SCHEDULE A SKILLS SESSION ONCE THIS ONLINE COURSE IS COMPLETE.

To view available skills classes and schedule, click here.

  • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
  • 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

Key Features

  • Emphasis on preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, integration of BLS into ACLS and importance of high-performing teams
  • Hands-on team dynamics classroom activities
  • Real world scenarios including realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
HeartCode PALS

*** THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY ***

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. After completing the online portion, students will attend this structured, Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team dynamics training, megacode cases, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. THIS IS THE ONLINE COURSE ONLY. YOU WILL NEED TO SCHEDULE A SKILLS SESSION ONCE THIS ONLINE COURSE IS COMPLETE.

To view available skills classes and schedule, click here.

What will this course teach?

  • Skills:
    • Performing child and infant CPR
    • Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment
    • Establishing intraosseous (IO) access and a method for giving rapid fluid boluses
    • Using electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
    • Providing defibrillation/cardioversion
  • Pediatric assessment: A systematic approach
  • Medical management:
    • 4 types of acute respiratory problems
    • 4 types of acute circulatory problems
    • 4 types of acute cardiac problems, including cardiac arrest
  • Leadership: Communication and other important elements of team dynamics as they relate to resuscitation

Key Features

  • Includes realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike simulations
  • Comprehensive and includes our systematic approach to assess and treat pediatric patients in emergency situations
  • Hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency
  • Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
BLS Instructor Essentials

The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA BLS Instructor candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session conducted by an approved AHA Training Center. BLS instructor candidates must be successfully monitored by BLS Faculty within six months to receive their AHA BLS Instructor card.

This course will prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA instructor-led and blended-learning course formats. This Instructor Essentials course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. The course covers core content and discipline-specific content required to teach AHA courses.

Requirements:

  1. Be accepted by an AHA Training Center by enrolling in a BLS Instructor Essentials Course and have a completed Instructor Candidate Application on file with the accepting Training Center.
  2. Have current BLS Provider status and be proficient in all the skills of that discipline. 
  3. Successfully complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Course (both the online and classroom/hands-on portions). Students must print the certificate of completion from the online portion for entry into the classroom/hands-on portion.
  4. Successfully be monitored teaching their first course within six months of completing the discipline-specific classroom Instructor Course (Training Center Coordinators can require additional monitoring if needed).
  5. Register on the AHA Instructor Network and be confirmed by your primary Training Center for issuance of your Instructor ID number, which must be used to issue provider eCards.

A few tips about being an instructor:

  • As an instructor, you will be teaching advanced concepts that save lives. It is important that you understand these concepts, and effectively teach them to others. You will need to use your experiences to teach others.
  • You will need to complete the required initial paperwork, Online Essentials course, and in-person training for the discipline you are teaching.
  • As an instructor, organization and efficiently are important. You will need to maintain course records, and submit copies to our Training Center when you complete each course.
  • You will need to stay up-to-date with required trainings and updates when published by the AHA or Training Center.
  • AHA requires all instructors have their own Instructor Manual, course DVD, and Provider Manual (prices varies depending on the discipline).
  • Other equipment will be necessary depending on the discipline. Manikins, AED trainers, and barrier devices are the minimum.
  • To maintain your instructor status, you will be required to teach 4 courses of the discipline you are certified (HeartSaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS) in 2 years by your renewal date.

Next Steps:

  1. Either choose a date below or choose "I will call to schedule my classroom session" option and complete the registration form.
  2. Send the completed AHA Instructor Application Form and a copy of your Provider certification in the discipline you are pursuing to medical@lofton.jobs. Your registration will be held until you have sent in the required documents.
  3. Once received, our team will review your application. The link to the online Instructor Essentials course will be included in your confirmation email.
  4. Once you have completed the online course, you will schedule and complete the in-person Instructor Essential course. Further instructions will be sent with the online course link on how to schedule the in-person training. 
  5. After your in-person training and before you can teach a course, you must be monitored by our team within 6 months of course completion to receive your instructor ID and card.
ACLS Instructor Essentials

The ACLS Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA ACLS Instructor candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session conducted by an approved AHA Training Center. ACLS instructor candidates must be successfully monitored by ACLS Faculty within six months to receive their AHA ACLS Instructor card.

This course will prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA instructor-led and blended-learning course formats. This Instructor Essentials course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. The course covers core content and discipline-specific content required to teach AHA courses.

Requirements:

  1. Be accepted by an AHA Training Center by enrolling in a ACLS Instructor Essentials Course and have a completed Instructor Candidate Application on file with the accepting Training Center.
  2. Have current BLS and ACLS Provider status and be proficient in all the skills of each discipline. 
  3. Successfully complete the ACLS Instructor Essentials Course (both the online and classroom/hands-on portions). Students must print the certificate of completion from the online portion for entry into the classroom/hands-on portion.
  4. Successfully be monitored teaching their first course within six months of completing the discipline-specific classroom Instructor Course (Training Center Coordinators can require additional monitoring if needed).
  5. Register on the AHA Instructor Network and be confirmed by your primary Training Center for issuance of your Instructor ID number, which must be used to issue provider eCards.

A few tips about being an instructor:

  • As an instructor, you will be teaching advanced concepts that save lives. It is important that you understand these concepts, and effectively teach them to others. You will need to use your experiences to teach others.
  • You will need to complete the required initial paperwork, Online Essentials course, and in-person training for the discipline you are teaching.
  • As an instructor, organization and efficiently are important. You will need to maintain course records, and submit copies to our Training Center when you complete each course.
  • You will need to stay up-to-date with required trainings and updates when published by the AHA or Training Center.
  • AHA requires all instructors have their own Instructor Manual, course DVD, and Provider Manual (prices varies depending on the discipline).
  • Other equipment will be necessary depending on the discipline. Manikins, AED trainers, and barrier devices are the minimum.
  • To maintain your instructor status, you will be required to teach 4 courses of the discipline you are certified (HeartSaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS) in 2 years by your renewal date.

Next Steps:

  1. Either choose a date below or choose "I will call to schedule my classroom session" option and complete the registration form.
  2. Send the completed AHA Instructor Application Form and a copy of your Provider certifications (both BLS and ACLS) to medical@lofton.jobs. Your registration will be held until you have sent in the required documents. 
  3. Once received, our team will review your application. The link to the online Instructor Essentials course will be included in your confirmation email.
  4. Once you have completed the online course, you will schedule and complete the in-person Instructor Essential course. Further instructions will be sent with the online course link on how to schedule the in-person training. 
  5. After your in-person training and before you can teach a course, you must be monitored by our team within 6 months of course completion to receive your instructor ID and card.
PALS Instructor Essentials

The PALS Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA PALS Instructor candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session conducted by an approved AHA Training Center. ACLS instructor candidates must be successfully monitored by PALS Faculty within six months to receive their AHA PALS Instructor card.

This course will prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA instructor-led and blended-learning course formats. This Instructor Essentials course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. The course covers core content and discipline-specific content required to teach AHA courses.

Requirements:

  1. Be accepted by an AHA Training Center by enrolling in a PALS Instructor Essentials Course and have a completed Instructor Candidate Application on file with the accepting Training Center.
  2. Have current BLS and PALS Provider status and be proficient in all the skills of each discipline. 
  3. Successfully complete the PALS Instructor Essentials Course (both the online and classroom/hands-on portions). Students must print the certificate of completion from the online portion for entry into the classroom/hands-on portion.
  4. Successfully be monitored teaching their first course within six months of completing the discipline-specific classroom Instructor Course (Training Center Coordinators can require additional monitoring if needed).
  5. Register on the AHA Instructor Network and be confirmed by your primary Training Center for issuance of your Instructor ID number, which must be used to issue provider eCards.

A few tips about being an instructor:

  • As an instructor, you will be teaching advanced concepts that save lives. It is important that you understand these concepts, and effectively teach them to others. You will need to use your experiences to teach others.
  • You will need to complete the required initial paperwork, Online Essentials course, and in-person training for the discipline you are teaching.
  • As an instructor, organization and efficiently are important. You will need to maintain course records, and submit copies to our Training Center when you complete each course.
  • You will need to stay up-to-date with required trainings and updates when published by the AHA or Training Center.
  • AHA requires all instructors have their own Instructor Manual, course DVD, and Provider Manual (prices varies depending on the discipline).
  • Other equipment will be necessary depending on the discipline. Manikins, AED trainers, and barrier devices are the minimum.
  • To maintain your instructor status, you will be required to teach 4 courses of the discipline you are certified (HeartSaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS) in 2 years by your renewal date.

Next Steps:

  1. Either choose a date below or choose "I will call to schedule my classroom session" option and complete the registration form.
  2. Send the completed AHA Instructor Application Form and a copy of your Provider certifications (both BLS and PALS) to medical@lofton.jobs. Your registration will be held until you have sent in the required documents. 
  3. Once received, our team will review your application and send you a link to the online Instructor Essentials course will be included in your confirmation email.
  4. Once you have completed the online course, you will schedule and complete the in-person Instructor Essential course. Further instructions will be sent with the online course link on how to schedule the in-person training. 
  5. After your in-person training and before you can teach a course, you must be monitored by our team within 6 months of course completion to receive your instructor ID and card.
HeartSaver Instructor Essentials

 The HeartSaver Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA HeartSaver Instructor candidates must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on session conducted by an approved AHA Training Center. HS instructor candidates must be successfully monitored by HS Faculty within six months to receive their AHA HS Instructor card.

This course will prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA instructor-led and blended-learning course formats. This Instructor Essentials course educates participants on how to adequately use instructor teaching materials, ensure that students meet learning objectives, offer student coaching skills, provide an objective skills performance evaluation, and follow AHA Instructor and course policies. The course covers core content and discipline-specific content required to teach AHA courses.

Requirements:

  1. Be accepted by an AHA Training Center by enrolling in a HS Instructor Essentials Course and have a completed Instructor Candidate Application on file with the accepting Training Center.
  2. Have current HeartSaver Provider status and be proficient in all the skills of that discipline. 
  3. Successfully complete the HeartSaver Instructor Essentials Course (both the online and classroom/hands-on portions). Students must print the certificate of completion from the online portion for entry into the classroom/hands-on portion.
  4. Successfully be monitored teaching their first course within six months of completing the discipline-specific classroom Instructor Course (Training Center Coordinators can require additional monitoring if needed).
  5. Register on the AHA Instructor Network and be confirmed by your primary Training Center for issuance of your Instructor ID number, which must be used to issue provider eCards.

A few tips about being an instructor:

  • As an instructor, you will be teaching advanced concepts that save lives. It is important that you understand these concepts, and effectively teach them to others. You will need to use your experiences to teach others.
  • You will need to complete the required initial paperwork, Online Essentials course, and in-person training for the discipline you are teaching.
  • As an instructor, organization and efficiently are important. You will need to maintain course records, and submit copies to our Training Center when you complete each course.
  • You will need to stay up-to-date with required trainings and updates when published by the AHA or Training Center.
  • AHA requires all instructors have their own Instructor Manual, course DVD, and Provider Manual (prices varies depending on the discipline).
  • Other equipment will be necessary depending on the discipline. Manikins, AED trainers, and barrier devices are the minimum.
  • To maintain your instructor status, you will be required to teach 4 courses of the discipline you are certified (HeartSaver, BLS, ACLS, PALS) in 2 years by your renewal date.

Next Steps:

  1. Either choose a date below or choose "I will call to schedule my classroom session" option and complete the registration form.
  2. Send the completed AHA Instructor Application Form and a copy of your Provider certification in the discipline you are pursuing to medical@lofton.jobs. Your registration will be held until you have sent in the required documents. 
  3. Once received, our team will review your application and send you a link to the online Instructor Essentials course will be included in your confirmation email.
  4. Once you have completed the online course, you will schedule and complete the in-person Instructor Essential course. Further instructions will be sent with the online course link on how to schedule the in-person training. 
  5. After your in-person training and before you can teach a course, you must be monitored by our team within 6 months of course completion to receive your instructor ID and card.
HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED

THIS COURSE IS THE IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED

AHA courses provide the knowledge and skills that may help save a life. Although much is being done to prevent death from heart problems, cardiac arrest is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The skills learned in this course will help you recognize cardiac arrest, get emergency care on the way quickly, and help the person until more advanced care arrives to take over.

Heartsaver courses from AHA offer: a cohesive, consistent experience for the learner, best practices to give students the best possible learning experience and help them better retain information with enhanced and realistic scenarios, while providing course and content flexibility.

Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Check-off

*** THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE ***

The Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

The Heartsaver Total – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a comprehensive course path designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements.

This course is designed for students who have completed the online HeartSaver First Aid, CPR, AED Course (link). THIS IS THE SKILLS CHECK-OFF FOR THE ONLINE COURSE.

Who should take this course?

The Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Heartsaver® for K-12 Schools

THIS COURSE IS THE IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED

AHA courses provide the knowledge and skills that may help save a life. Although much is being done to prevent death from heart problems, cardiac arrest is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The skills learned in this course will help you recognize cardiac arrest, get emergency care on the way quickly, and help the person until more advanced care arrives to take over.

Heartsaver courses from AHA offer: a cohesive, consistent experience for the learner, best practices to give students the best possible learning experience and help them better retain information with enhanced and realistic scenarios, while providing course and content flexibility.

Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

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