The following course was developed by the

BLS Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course Description
(Discipline Specific Module)

As per the 2005 American Heart Association guideline changes the Instructor course is now comprised of two separate components. These components include the Core Instructor Course and a Discipline Specific Module. Both components MUST be completed prior to moving onto the remaining steps needed to complete your appointment as a BLS Healthcare Provider or Heartsaver CPR Instructor.

Instructor Course Components

Core Instructor Course (CIC):

The Core Instructor Course is a multi-media tool designed to provide a foundation for teaching and facilitating regardless of an instructor candidate’s area of interest and specialization. This course provides consistent and uniform instructor training, eliminating material that is repetitive across the various disciplines, with the goal of creating more effective ECC instructors.

This portion of the course MUST be completed by the instructor candidate PRIOR to attending the discipline specific module. This will be done via the CD-ROM that is included with the Core Instructor Course Workbook that will be provided by UMBC as part of the Instructor Course registration.

Discipline Specific Module (DSM):

The Discipline Specific Module will take place at our training facility and uses a combination of various instructor-led and video based lessons, in addition to the resuscitation team concept. This latter concept gives the instructor candidate the opportunity to practice teaching the dynamics of responding to resuscitation as part of a team in simulated cases with the emphasis on effective communication and teamwork.

 Registration

Early registration is encouraged to ensure space availability. Class size is limited to 16 students.

Tuition

The fee for this course is $200.00 for first time instructor candidates; and includes the required texts.

 
If you have ALREADY TAKEN the Core Instructor Course, the fee for the Discipline Specific Module is $150.00 and includes the BLS Healthcare Provider or Heartsaver CPR Instructor Manual. Please contact us for registration. You MUST provide verification of Core Instructor Course completion, proof of Training Center Affiliation, and a copy of your current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card at the time of registration or proof of the required combination of skills listed under Heartsaver CPR Instructor prerequisites.

Cancellations/Refunds Policy

 
All cancellations and request for refunds must be made in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the course start date. A $45.00 withdrawal fee will be charged. All tuition will be forfeited after that date.

A $45.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

UMBC reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of cancellation, tuition will be refunded or transferred to another course date at UMBC’s expense.

Lodging Information

There are a wide variety of hotels are located near Baltimore-Washington International Airport and are convenient to the UMBC campus. Several hotels in the area offer weekly rates. Check out our web site for a current listing of hotels in the area.

Student Materials

 Required:                                Core Instructor Course (provided with course  registration)

                                                BLS Healthcare Provider or Heartsaver CPR Instructor Manual (provided with course registration)

Strongly Recommended:         ECC Handbook (may purchase on your own from www. Laerdal.com or http://aha.channing-bete.com)

Continuing Education Hours

This continuing education activity is approved by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board of Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).

Course Prerequisites

 Heartsaver CPR Instructor

- Have completed the AHA Core Instructor Course and provide proof of completion on course day.

-Be aligned with an AHA Training Center (TC)

-Submit the Instructor Candidate Application (supply copy of application with registration)

-Have a current status in any combination of courses that provide the following skills:
             ~Adult/child CPR, AED, mask use and choking
             ~Infant CPR, mask use, and choking
              ~First Aid

***** (supply a copy of card(s) with registration)