Southern Region is the largest public AHA® Training Center in the State of Alaska. We support the AHA® "Chain of Survival", and are dedicated to providing quality education and support to our instructors. We offer access to the latest in course material, guidance to instructors and troubleshooting problems which may arise.
The American Heart Association® strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed the instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an education course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association®, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
SREMSC is happy to offer courses by American Heart Association, the leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and publisher of the official Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
American Heart Association Courses
Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid
Designed specifically for anyone, including those without any medical training, to be prepared to provide aid in an emergency until a potential patient can be seen by a first responder or other medical provider. This course also meets the requirements for OSHA compliance for certain job regulations.
This course teaches:
- First aid basics
- Common medical emergencies
- Injury emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Preventing illness & injury
- Adult CPR & AED use
- Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
- Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
Cost:
- Instructor lead course - $100 tuition includes book and certification card.
- Hybrid course skills check - $65
Heartcode Complete
This is a blended learning delivery method to recertify your BLS, ACLS, or PALS provider certificate. It includes access to an informative online module, then allows you to test your skills competency with a Voice-Assisted Manikin.
Course Types Offered and Cost:
- BLS - $75.00
- ACLS - $180.00
- PALS - $200.00
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Designed for healthcare professionals, the BLS Course aims to train students to adequately recognize several life-threatening emergencies and deliver high quality CPR including effective compression, adequate ventilation, and the early, appropriate use of an AED.
This course teaches:
- High quality CPR for all age groups (Adults, Children, & Infants)
- The BLS components of the AHA chain of survival
- Importance of teamwork in resuscitation
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking)
Cost:
- Instructor lead course - $85 tuition includes book and certification card.
- HeartCode course skills check - $65
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Building on the foundations of AHA'S BLS course, ACLS emphasizes the importance of high-quality CPR, and provides guidelines for advanced providers. This course is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the care of patients in cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
This course teaches:
- BLS skills, including use of BVM & AED in addition to effective chest compressions
- Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Recognition and early management of peri-arrest cardiac dysrhythmias
- Recognition and early management of stroke
- Airway management
- Relevant pharmacology
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Cost:
- Instructor lead course - $275 tuition includes book and certification card.
- Hybrid course skills check - $85
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Focusing on improving the care and outcomes provided to pediatric patients, PALS focuses on assessment and treatment of pediatric specific illnesses.
This course teaches:
- High quality CPR & AED for both children and Infant
- Pediatric patient assessment: who needs immediate intervention and who does not
- Early recognition of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest and immediate CPR
- Post-cardiac arrest management
- Ability to differentiate between respiratory distress and failure
- Early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
- Ability to differentiate between compensated and compensated shock
- Shock management
Cost:
- Instructor lead course - $275 tuition includes book and certification card.
- Hybrid course skills check - $85
SREMSC strives to provide AHS courses and Skills Checks at a time that works for both our instructors and our students.