Instructor Training and Recertification
CCAC offers a comprehensive instructor training program designed for those who wish to instruct in the public safety arena. The program includes use of instructional techniques, as well as specialized training for many of the programs offered though the CCAC Public Safety Institute, including CPR, EMT, Rescue, HAZMAT, Fire and American Heart Association. The program covers teaching methods such as lesson planning, student motivation, instructional techniques, use of audiovisual materials, student evaluation, and classroom management.
EMS Instructor
This course is designed to equip the individual with the necessary knowledge to be an instructor with an emergency service.
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This course is for people who have a current American Heart Association CPR Provider certification and want to become instructors. Students must have a current health care provider card and must complete Part 1, the online learning portion of the course, before taking Part 2.
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Recertification
CCAC PSI offers a wide range of continuing education classes for anyone involved in public safety and for the members of the general public who have an interest in learning more about EMS, fire, rescue, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and a number of other topics.
Many programs qualify for continuing education credit through the Pennsylvania Department of Health for emergency responders who provide care before patients reach a hospital.
HeartCode ACLS
HeartCode ACLS is the blended learning delivery method for the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) course. Blended learning is a combination of e-learning and hands-on practice. Students complete Part 1 through self-paced online learning that uses simulation technology to practice patient care in virtual health care settings. Students then complete hands-on skills practice in Part 2 and a skills test with an AHA ACLS instructor in Part 3.
HeartCode PALS
HeartCode PALS is the blended learning delivery method for the AHA PALS course that teaches health care providers the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children in virtual health care settings. The student completes the e-simulation part of the course (Part 1) by applying knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Successful completion of Part 1 is followed by hands-on skills practice (Part 2) and a skills test with an AHA ACLS instructor (Part 3).
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This Advanced Cardiac Life Support course follows cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care standards set by:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- American College of Cardiology
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
After completing this program, you should be able to prevent cardiac arrest in infants and children, recognize infants at risk, and use appropriate skills to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children experiencing cardiac arrest.
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There are a variety of Trauma Life Support courses available for both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) providers. These courses focus on treating trauma patients before they arrive at a hospital. Course content includes trauma patient assessment, stabilization of the trauma patient, rapid extrication techniques and, for ALS providers, several advanced trauma skills. The course includes lecture and practical skill sessions. The advanced skills that the student is introduced to include both needle thoracentesis and cricotracheotomy.
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