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American Heart Association Courses

State of Alaska Certification Courses

Other Courses Taught by MultiMed

American Heart Association Courses

CPR for Family and Friends

The CPR for Family and Friends Course is 3-5 hours in length and targets all lay rescuers, such as school children, family members of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death, and other laypersons who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. The course teaches rescuers skills in CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). It presents information about the AHA adult chain of survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and choking in adults. The text includes information about healthy heart living and actions to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. The course also presents information about the AHA pediatric infant and children chain of survival, signs of choking in infants and children, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children.

Heartsaver CPR in Schools

The Heartsaver CPR in Schools Course is 4-6 hours in length and has been organized into 40 minute blocks. It’s designed to teach both adult and pediatric (infant/children) lay rescuer CPR to middle or high school students. The course presents information about the AHA adult chain of survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking in adults. The manual includes information about healthy hear living and actions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. The course also provides information about the AHA infant and child chain of survival, signs of choking in infants and children, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children. It teaches rescuers skills in CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO).

Heartsaver (2 year certification)

The Heartsaver CPR Course is 3-5 hours in length and is designed to teach CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace. Participants include security guards, firefighters, police, hotel, restaurant and other lay responders. Although the course may be used to teach CPR to all lay rescuers, it is specifically designed for lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card – a credential – documenting completion of the CPR course. All rescuers are trained in CPR and relief of FBAO.

Heartsaver AED (2 year certification)

Heartsaver AED, a comprehensive course for the first responder is 4-6 hours in length and is designed to teach CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the workplace. It is specifically designed for lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card – a credential – documenting completion of the CPR AED course. This course is the preferred course to teach integrated CPR and AED use to all lay rescuers. It is ideal for teaching participants in public access defibrillation (PAD) programs. Course participants commonly include security guards, firefighters, police, restaurant, hotel, airline crews, family members of patients at high risks for sudden cardiac death, and other lay responders who have access to an AED.

BLS for Healthcare Providers (2 year certification)

The BLS for Healthcare Providers course is 6-8 hours in length and is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilations with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). It is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of situations, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, hospital residence or nursing students, or medical or nursing students in training, health aides, medical or nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel. The course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a healthcare provider course for employment. Proficiency in the skills of this course is a prerequisite for AHA advanced courses in resuscitation, including advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and BLS instructor courses.

Heartsaver First Aid (2 year certification)

The Heartsaver First Aid program is 6-8 hours in length and targets all lay responders, such as firefighters, police, security personnel, airlines crews, industrial employees and hotel and restaurant employees in the workplace, family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death, and other laypersons. It is intended for compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.151, the “Access to Medical Care” standard. These responders are trained in the use of adult CPR with barrier devices, relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO), use of automated external defibrillation in adults, victim assessment, bleeding control, and immobilization, environmental emergencies such as hypothermia and heatstroke, burns, poisons, stings and snake bites. Pediatric CPR and choking modules can be added to the course if requested.

State of Alaska Certification Courses

Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) AND AHA BLS for Provider CPR Course (2 year certification for both)

The Emergency Trauma Technician training program is 40 hours in length and teaches the basics of emergency medical care. The ETT provides basic life support such as patient assessment, splinting, hemorrhage control, oxygen therapy, suction, CPR and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). An ETT may assist with the administration of the patient's own epinephrine auto injector, nitroglycerin, or hand held bronchodilator inhaler. ETT’s are taught to recognize and treat symptoms of heart attack, stroke, poison, overdose, hypothermia and cold related injuries as well as treatment for burns and a variety of other medical conditions. The course has evolved considerably since it was first developed in Southeast Alaska for use in logging camps. The ETT course can be modified to meet the particular needs of the students or community.

ETT and Provider CPR Recertification Course, 16 hours

80-Hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I Bridge) AND
AHA BLS for Providers CPR Course, (2 year certification for both)

The Emergency Medical Technician-I is equivalent to the National Standard EMT-Basic, as described in the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) curriculum, revised in 1994, excluding the use of advanced airway devices. The EMT provides basic life support such as splinting, hemorrhage control, oxygen therapy, suction, CPR and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Clearly, most treatment procedures performed in any EMS System, regardless of level, are basic life support procedures. Mastery of EMT-I level knowledge and techniques must occur before moving to an EMT-II level of certification. Basic skills should be maintained regardless of certification level. Under the direct or indirect authorization of a physician, an EMT-I may assist with the administration of the patient's own epinephrine auto injector, nitroglycerin, or hand held bronchodilator inhaler. The use of a manual external defibrillator requires separate certification as a Defibrillator Technician. The EMT-I Bridge course is at least 80 hours in length. You will also receive your Provider CPR certification during this course. ETT certification is a prerequisite.

EMT-I and Provider CPR Recertification Course, 24 hours

120-hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I) AND
AHA BLS for Providers CPR Course, (2 year certification for both)

The Emergency Medical Technician-I is equivalent to the National Standard EMT-Basic, as described in the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) curriculum, revised in 1994, excluding the use of advanced airway devices. The EMT provides basic life support such as splinting, hemorrhage control, oxygen therapy, suction, CPR and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Clearly, most treatment procedures performed in any EMS System, regardless of level, are basic life support procedures. Mastery of EMT-I level knowledge and techniques must occur before moving to an EMT-II level of certification. Basic skills should be maintained regardless of certification level. Under the direct or indirect authorization of a physician, an EMT-I may assist with the administration of the patient's own epinephrine auto injector, nitroglycerin, or hand held bronchodilator inhaler. The use of a manual external defibrillator requires separate certification as a Defibrillator Technician. The EMT-I Bridge course is at least 120 hours in length. You will also receive your Provider CPR certification during this course.

EMT-I and Provider CPR Recertification Course, 24 hours

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

AAC 26.999 (12) "continuing medical education" means instruction in topics included in the training course curriculum for EMT-Is, EMT-IIs, or EMT-IIIs, that may be presented using critiques, didactic sessions, practical drills, workshops, seminars, or other department-approved means; additional topics for continuing medical education include: air medical emergency care, athletic injuries, battered spouses, child abuse, communications, crime scene response, disabled adults, electrical hazards, explosion injuries, extrication, medical terminology, farm machinery injuries, hazardous materials, incident management industrial injuries, infectious diseases, injury prevention, medico-legal aspects, neonatal care/sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), protective breathing apparatus, radioactive materials, rape intervention, rappelling, sea survival, hyperbaric medicine, or special rescue (e.g. aerial, diving, mountain, search). For more information and a list of approved CME courses, go to the CME link on this website.

Other Courses Taught by MultiMed

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This program is intended for compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.151, the “Access to Medical Care” standard as well as 29 CFR 1910.1030, the “Bloodborne Pathogens” standard. It is a common occupational package for general industry and construction. The course teaches the importance of protecting themselves against bloodborne pathogens such as those found in AIDS and hepatitis. The course is 1 hour in length and can be added to any classes we offer, or as a stand alone class.

S.T.A.R.T Triage

This program is 3-4 hours in length and designed for rescuers with knowledge of first aid through firefighter/ paramedic. It is a fast, accurate way to determine the critically ill from the walking wounded before the use of medical equipment is required. Rescuers new to EMS as well as seasoned veterans will find the S.T.A.R.T. Triage concept a valuable tool in any mass casualty situation. Students participate in classroom lecture and “hands-on” field triage training drills.

The Race against Time

On what major incidents has START been used?

Unfortunately it was used at two well-known terrorist incidents, the bombing of the World Trade Center in New York and the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City.

How quickly can a patient be triaged using the START criteria?

After initial training rescuers can triage each victim in 60 seconds or less.

Does a rescuer need special skills, education or tools to triage victims?

This triage system was designed for rescuers with knowledge of first aid. As victims are encountered basic lifesaving care is administered. An airway is manually opened or a pressure dressing applied. Bystanders can be used and the rescuer moves to the next victim. Medical equipment should not be used at this point.