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University Hospital Community Training Center - Newark NJ 

American Heart Association - BLS for the Healthcare Provider

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation. This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and lifeguards who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a Healthcare Provider CPR course.

Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP Provider and/or Recertification courses until 45 days from your current expiration date.  

-TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION

Course Length: Approximately 4.15 Hours 

Course Fee: $85.00

American Heart Association - Heartsaver CPR AED

The Heartsaver® CPR AED course is intended for all individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, including; security guards, airline personnel, personal trainers and teachers.

It is also appropriate for lay rescuers who may have a need to respond to an emergency in the workplace, and family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death.

Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP Provider and/or Recertification courses until 45 days from your current expiration date.  

-TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION

Course Length: Approx 3.5 hours 



Note: The Heartsaver CPR / AED Course is not recommended for people in or entering the medical profession. 
Please see BLS for Healthcare Provider. 

AHA - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented. ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of skills competency in all learning stations and passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, a Megacode test and a written test, students receive an ACLS course completion card, valid for two years.

The ACLS Course includes;

  • Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 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 acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics

Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” ACLS/PALS Provider courses when certification is current.  (example, your current card is valid through the month you are taking a course, you are only eligible for a renewal program). Employees wishing to complete a two-day program can do so but are responsible for applicable employee rates, as listed on the website). 



Course Format: 16 Hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days



 

AHA - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) RE CERTIFICATION

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. Students may only register for the renewal course with a valid and up to date AHA ACLS card.

The ACLS Renewal course covers:

The ACLS Renewal course is a shorten version of the ACLS Initial course. You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.  In order to prove the card is valid, you must show up to the class with the original AHA ACLS card that is not expired.  We will only honor the expiration date on the card until the end of the month it is set to expire on.

 Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP Provider and/or Recertification courses until 45 days from your current expiration date.  

AHA - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support



The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include 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. Students who successfully complete all components of the PALS Course, will receive a PALS Provider course completion card, valid for two years:

The PALS Course includes;

  • Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
  • 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Vascular access
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” ACLS/PALS Provider courses when certification is current.  (example, your current card is valid through the month you are taking a course, you are only eligible for a renewal program). Employees wishing to complete a two-day program can do so but are responsible for applicable employee rates, as listed on the website). 

Course Format: 16 hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

 

 

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RE CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Initial Course. Upon completion of this PALS class the health care provider will be able to understand how to recognize and prevent the common causes of pediatric injuries and emergencies that require resuscitation. You’ll understand how to recognize respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest. You will also learn when to initiate advanced resuscitation with airway and ventilation control, vascular access, fluid and medication therapy, and how to identify and treat rhythm disturbances. Students may only register for the renewal course with a valid and up to date AHA PALS card.

Employees of University Hospital and Rutgers are not eligible for “free” BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP Provider and/or Recertification courses until 45 days from your current expiration date.  

 

The PALS Renewal course covers:

  • 1 and 2 rescuer child/infant CPR and AED use
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Vascular access
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Cardiac, respiratory, and shock case discussions and stimulations
  • Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
American Heart Association/AAP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate. The NRP course format requires learners to study the material from the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 6th Edition, and successfully complete an online examination prior to attending the classroom portion of the course. Within 45 days of completion of the online examination, learners attend an interactive course in which learners demonstrate mastery of resuscitation skills in supervised Integrated Skills Stations and in resuscitation scenarios which use simulation and debriefing as an integral element of the learning experience. This program is intended for physicians, nurses, midwives, respiratory therapists, and paramedics involved in critical care or transport of neonates.  You must have a valid HCP CPR card at time of class.

 

Employees of UH and Rutgers are not eligilbe for this training when you have at least 45 days on your current NRP certification. Employees wishing to complete the program earlier will be responsible for the applicable fees. 

American Heart Association - BLS Instructor Course

The American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course is a two day course. Day one will be completed at home using the AHA BLS Essentials on-line course provided to you upon payment of the course. This program covers information on teaching and will take at least 5 hours  to complete. Once complete you will print out a completion certificate. This certificate must be brought to classroom with you on the date of the class. Participants must posess a VALID/UNEXPIRED American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Provider Card and provide a copy of certification upon payment for the course.  Non AHA cards are not acceptable and cannot be accepted for this or any other AHA program.

Day two will be held at the University Hospital, Newark, NJ . Day two will cover information such as course organization, policies of both the AHA and University Hospital, administration of a course, advertising, equipment cleaning, changes in CPR and why they occur, skills testing, a written test and more.

At the completion of the the AHA Instructor course, students will still have to monitor courses at the UH Training Center, teach courses that will be monitored by our Training Center Faculty, and complete additional practical and written testing as set forth by the AHA and UH CTC. 

The UH CTC reserves the right to refuse any/all Instructor candidates that do not meet the minimum qualifications.  Reimbursement will NOT be provided for those students that fail testing or otherwise do not complete the training. 



Course Fee: $295.00 for non affiliated parties 

Course Fee for UH Employees: $195.00

Course Fee for RBHS Employees (Newark Campus only) $225.00

EMT Core A

The  CORE A EMT-Refresher course is a review of the skills and knowledge covered in the EMT-Basic course. 

In 2012 the State of New Jersey revised its EMT program, including refresher certification programs.  Along with your 24 elective CEU's, individuals must also complete the three (3) EMT refresher Assessment and Management programs: Airway (Core A), Medical (Core B), and Trauma (Core C). Each course is worth 8 Core CEU's and may be taken in any order.

This course offering will cover the Core Curricula necessary to meet the Core A (Airway) requirements! Please view our website www.uhnj.org/ctc should you require Core B and or C in addition. 

Tuition for this course is listed below on the drop down menu and is NON-REFUNDABLE once the final transaction is completed. We are sorry, at this time we are not accepting the NJ EMT Training Fund. 

University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response offers a variety of American Heart Association Courses, first Responder, and another Emergency Management Programs throughout the State of New Jersey. If you are interested in any of our other course offerings please visit our website www.uhnj.org/ctc. 

EMT Core B

The  CORE B EMT-Refresher course is a review of the skills and knowledge covered in the EMT-Basic course. 

In 2012 the State of New Jersey revised its EMT program, including refresher certification programs.  Along with your 24 elective CEU's, individuals must also complete the three (3) EMT refresher Assessment and Management programs: Airway (Core A), Medical (Core B), and Trauma (Core C). Each course is worth 8 Core CEU's and may be taken in any order.

This course offering will cover the Core Curricula necessary to meet the Core A (Airway) requirements! Please view our website www.uhnj.org/ctc should you require Core A and or C in addition. 

Tuition for this listed below on the drop down menu and is NON-REFUNDABLE once the final transaction is completed. We are sorry, at this time we are not accepting the NJ EMT Training Fund. 

University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response offers a variety of American Heart Association Courses, first Responder, and another Emergency Management Programs throughout the State of New Jersey. If you are interested in any of our other course offerings please visit our website www.uhnj.org/ctc. 

EMT Core C

The  CORE C EMT-Refresher course is a review of the skills and knowledge covered in the EMT-Basic course. 

In 2012 the State of New Jersey revised its EMT program, including refresher certification programs.  Along with your 24 elective CEU's, individuals must also complete the three (3) EMT refresher Assessment and Management programs: Airway (Core A), Medical (Core B), and Trauma (Core C). Each course is worth 8 Core CEU's and may be taken in any order.

This course offering will cover the Core Curricula necessary to meet the Core C (Trauma) requirements! Please view our website www.uhnj.org/ctc should you require Core A and or B  in addition. 

Tuition for this course is listed below on the drop down menu and is NON-REFUNDABLE once the final transaction is completed. We are sorry, at this time we are not accepting the NJ EMT Training Fund. 

University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response offers a variety of American Heart Association Courses, first Responder, and another Emergency Management Programs throughout the State of New Jersey. If you are interested in any of our other course offerings please visit our website www.uhnj.org/ctc. 

AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider - Hackensack UMC/North

This course is offered by Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley Hospital - Westwood NJ , Rutgers/NJMS Residents and UIH employees are NOT eligible for this program. 

 American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction and automated external defibrillation. This course is for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and lifeguards who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a Healthcare Provider CPR course.  Cpourse will be held at 250 Old Hook Road, Westwood NJ 07675


-TWO YEAR CERTIFICATION

Course Length: Approximately 4.15 Hours 

$60.00 for employees of Hackensack UMC/PVH (Free with PROMO code)

$80.00 for General Public 

Payment options and other information pertaining to the course will be sent via email immediately following your registration. 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Hackensack UMC/North

This course is offered by Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley Hospital - Westwood NJ , Rutgers/NJMS Residents and UIH employees are NOT eligible for this program.

 

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented. ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful course completion, including demonstration of skills competency in all learning stations and passing the CPR and AED skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, a Megacode test and a written test, students receive an ACLS course completion card, valid for two years.

The ACLS Course includes;

  • Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 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 acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics



Course Format: 16 Hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Re-certification HackensackUMC/ North

Rutgers Residents and UH employees are NOT eligible for this program. 

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. Students may only register for the renewal course with a valid and up to date AHA ACLS card.

The ACLS Renewal course covers:

The ACLS Renewal course is a shorten version of the ACLS Initial course. You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.  In order to prove the card is valid, you must show up to the class with the original AHA ACLS card that is not expired.  We will only honor the expiration date on the card until the end of the month it is set to expire on.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Hackensack UMC/North
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

RUTGERS RESIDENTS AND UH EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM! 

The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include 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. Students who successfully complete all components of the PALS Course, will receive a PALS Provider course completion card, valid for two years:

The PALS Course includes;

  • Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
  • 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Vascular access
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment



Course Format: 16 hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Recertification HUMC/PVH

Rutgers Residents and UH employees are NOT eligible for this program. 

The PALS recertificaiton course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. PALS covers airway management and related pharmacology. Students may only register for the renewal course with a valid and up to date AHA PALS card.

The PALS Renewal course covers:

The PALS Renewal course is a shorten version of the PALS Initial course. You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.  In order to prove the card is valid, you must show up to the class with the original AHA PALS card that is not expired.  We will only honor the expiration date on the card until the end of the month it is set to expire on.

AHA - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - NBMC
ACLS
Cardiac Advanced Life Support

Rutgers Residents and UH employees are NOT eligible for this program.

The ACLS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in Adults. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a ACLS course completion card for job or other requirements. Students who successfully complete all components of the ACLS Course, will receive a ACLS Provider course completion card, valid for two years:

The ACLS Course includes;

  • Key changes in advanced cardiovascular life support, reflecting the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
  • 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 acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and stroke
  • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
  • Effective Resuscitation Team Dynamics



Course Format: 16 hours (Over Two Days) Students MUST attend both days

 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support RE CERTIFICATION - NBMC

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills; emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. Students may only register for the renewal course with a valid and up to date AHA ACLS card.

The ACLS Renewal course covers:

The ACLS Renewal course is a shorten version of the ACLS Initial course. You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.  In order to prove the card is valid, you must show up to the class with the original AHA ACLS card that is not expired.  We will only honor the expiration date on the card until the end of the month it is set to expire on.

Until Help Arrives - Free Training

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast. Emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. You Are the Help Until Help Arrives. 

According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.

Learn how you can help by taking time for yourself or by teaching your community life saving skills until help arrives. Topics Include: 

  • Calling 9-1-1
  • Safety
  • Stop the Bleed - Torniquet Application
  • Positioning the Injured
  • Providing Comfort
  • Preparing to Help 

 

This program is presented by University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response for free to residents of New Jersey.  This course is graciously funded by a grant from the New Jersey DOH, Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories & Emergency Preparedness Division

Large Scale Incident (LSI) for the EMS Provider - Awareness

Large Scale Incident for the EMS Provider - Awareness

Originally developed in 2002 by the UMDNJ Center  for BioDefense, this course was updated and re-developed by the University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response (UH-CEPR). The new version of the LSI course takes lessons learned from recent events including transportation accidents, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF/Ebola), local terrorist attacks, etc. and applies updated principles to first responder actions to enhance responses. 

Course Objectives
To help prepare First Responders to better respond to and operate at a Large Scale Incident.

Topics
This instructor led entry level program prepares the Emergency Medical Services provider for response to a “high profile” or large scale incident. Topics to be included are:

  • Recognition and Preparation of a Large Scale Incident 
  • Incident Evaluation
  • Scene Safety
  • S.T.A.R.T System/SALT Triage System and use of NJ Disaster Triage Tags 
  • Roles of NJ County EMS Coordinators
  • New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) 
  • Incident Tools
  • "ICS for EMS" 
  • Safety and Wellness 

Audience

  • First Responders
  • EMT's/MICP's 
  • Fire Fighters 
  • CERT Team Members 
  • EMS/Emergency Medicine Physicians 
  • MICN's

 Length of Course

4.25 hours 

Fee

Current UH EMS Employees - FREE

Unaffiliated Students: $20.00* 

*Fees are NOT reimbursable once transaction is complete. Credit is provided for other courses for a period of 90 days. 

CEU's:

4 Approved Elective CEU's 

Walk-ins are NOT permitted, please pre-register

After succcesful registration and payment (when applicable), you will receive an auto-mated email containing your receipt as well as the particulars of the course. Please contact Dennis Boos at 973-972-4373 or boosde@uhnj.org for additional information pertaining to this program. 

ASHI CPR/AED

MINI MED ASHI CPR/AED class

NBMC Skills; No Registration allowed.

For tracking only! No registration allowed!

 

EMS PPE, Transportation, and Decontamination for Patients with High Consequence Pathogens Training

This course is for New Jersey EMS Providers ONLY! 

The EMS PPE, Transportation, and Decontamination for Patients with High Consequence Pathogens Training would be an awareness level training program developed by the UH CEPR There is no charge for this program thanks to a grant from the NJ Department of Health. This program is four hours long and contains lecture, and hands-on elements.

EMS PPE, Transportation, and Decontamination for Patients with High Consequence Pathogens Training TtT

This course is for New Jersey EMS Providers ONLY! 

The EMS PPE, Transportation, and Decontamination for Patients with High Consequence Pathogens Training would be an awareness level training program developed by the UH CEPR There is no charge for this program thanks to a grant from the NJ Department of Health. This program is four hours long and contains lecture, and hands-on elements.

NJ First Responder Bleeding Control Train the Trainer

Course Overview

This course was developed by University Hospitals Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response.

(CEPR). CEPR has developed this slide set for use by any first responder agency in NJ. This was done so that first responders will gain the required techniques to identify and control life threatening bleeding, understand the THREAT acronym, identify the differences between level 1 and level 2 trauma centers, learn the drive or fly criteria, and the importance of establishing a casualty collection point. The need for this training was identified during the meetings later published as the Hartford Consensus.

Course Objectives
          Provide instruction on how to identify life threatening bleeding. How to provide and practice basic bleeding control techniques with and without training equipment. To provide students with information on equipment used for bleeding control. Describe what definitive care is. To explain the use of equipment in the NJ DOH Bleeding Control Kit and the UASI Bleeding Control Kit. 

Topics
This instructor led entry level program prepares NJ first responders for the following:

  • How to identify life threatening bleeding
  • Provide and practice basic bleeding control techniques
  • Practice with different equipment used for bleeding control
  • Provide information on the selection of bleeding control equipment
  • What is definitive care
  • To teach the use of equipment in the NJ DOH Bleeding Control Kit and The UASI Bleeding Control Kit

Audience
All New Jersey first responders

Length of Course
Approximately 4 Hour

Train the Trainer Requirements

  • An instructorship in another discipline. (American Heart Association, NJSP Training Programs, FEMA Training Programs, Fire Arms Instructor, other applicable accredited programs)
  • A letter of support from your sponsoring agency authorizing you to serve as a trainer/educator for your department.
  • You must agree to abide by the instructor agreement.
  • All credentials should be forwarded AT LEAST 5 business days prior to the start of the course. Only complete applications will be accepted.
NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Mod 1 & 2

NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Goal:

The goal of the public preparedness program is to educate the general public in regard to personal/family preparedness measure that can be taken to reduce the impact of a disaster/emergency. Training in this program is meant to give the participants basic skills in preparedness. At the end of the series, participants will be better prepared for everyday emergencies as well as natural and manmade disasters. 

Module 1 & 2: Until Help Arrives & Stop the Bleed

According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care. The goal of combining these two programs is to help prepare the general public for a patient that has suffered a traumatic event and provide guidance to lay people while awaiting the arrival of professional help.

 

Cost:

Free!

Program Sections:

Module 1: Until Help Arrives
Module 2: Bleeding Control
Module 3: Run Hide Fight
Module 4: Fire Safety
Module 5: Disaster Planning
Module 6: ASHI CPR and First Aid (Must complete all other sections to attend)

NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Mod 3 & 4 & 5

NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Goal:

The goal of the public preparedness program is to educate the general public in regard to personal/family preparedness measure that can be taken to reduce the impact of a disaster/emergency. Training in this program is meant to give the participants basic skills in preparedness. At the end of the series, participants will be better prepared for everyday emergencies as well as natural and manmade disasters. 

Module 3: Fire Safety Awareness

The purpose of this program is to provide members of the community with essential information about fire safety when dealing with infants, toddlers, and older adults.

Module 4: Run Hide Fight

This program provides guidance to those who may be caught in an Active Shooter Situation.  These guidelines are not intended to be in-depth, but rather to serve as an initial point of reference for those who find themselves confronted or dealing with a dangerous Active Shooter situation.

Module 5: Disaster Planning

This module demonstrates how everyone in a community has a role in disaster preparedness and response.  The importance of and what’s in a basic disaster kit.  Delivering this presentation will empower and encourage people to plan for a disaster helping to reduce the amount of unnecessary 911 calls during a disaster.

Cost:

Free!

Program Sections:

Module 1: Until Help Arrives
Module 2: Bleeding Control
Module 3: Run Hide Fight
Module 4: Fire Safety
Module 5: Disaster Planning
Module 6: ASHI CPR and First Aid (Must complete all other sections to attend)

NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Mod 6

NJ Health Public Preparedness Program Goal:

The goal of the public preparedness program is to educate the general public in regard to personal/family preparedness measure that can be taken to reduce the impact of a disaster/emergency. Training in this program is meant to give the participants basic skills in preparedness. At the end of the series, participants will be better prepared for everyday emergencies as well as natural and manmade disasters. 

Module 6: ASHI CPR and  First Aid

  • Recognize, assess, and prioritize the need for first aid and provide appropriate first aid care
  • Recognize limitations and seek professional medical assistance when necessary
  • Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and/or first aid to a casualty until professional help arrives

Cost:

Free! (You must attend all other modules before attending this program)

Program Sections:

Module 1: Until Help Arrives
Module 2: Bleeding Control
Module 3: Run Hide Fight
Module 4: Fire Safety
Module 5: Disaster Planning
Module 6: ASHI CPR and First Aid (Must complete all other sections to attend)