The Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BGVAC) Training Center will regularly offer American Heart Association courses at its bay. These classes are open to the general public, and emergency response personnel. The Ambulance Corps provides these classes at a nominal, affordable charge. All classes taught on-site at the ambulance bay are taught by volunteer instructors.
Students may provide their own face masks for those courses requiring face masks. If students do not bring a face mask to each session, they must purchase a face mask from the training center for $15.
All courses will be held at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance Corps bay at 7 North Street in Washingtonville (next to the Stewarts Ice Cream Shop).
| Class | Date and Time | Instructor(s) |
| Health Care Provider (Recert) | Monday June 21st, 2010, 7pm-11pm | Wayne Schutz |
AHA means the course is developed and administered through the American Heart Association. ASHI means the course is developed and administered through the American Safety and Health Institute.
CPR for Family and Friends (AHA)
Description:
The CPR for Friends and Family course 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 rescue skills in CPR and relief of foreign-body
airway obstruction (FBAO). It presents information about the AHA
Chain of Survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke,
and choking in adults. The text includes information about healthy living
and actions to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in adults.
The course also presents information about the AHA pediatric 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. NO certification card is given
with this course.
Class duration: 4-1/2 hours
Enrollment Fee: $20.00
Card given: Course Completion Card
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BLS Heartsaver (AHA)
Description:
This entry-level course offers guidelines for one-rescuer adult,
child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The
course includes information on first aid for choking. Other topics
covered are the Chain of Survival, normal heart and lung anatomy and
function, how to recognize a heart attack, stroke warning signs, and
recommendations for prudent heart living.
Class duration: 7 hours
Enrollment Fee: $35.00 + $15 for face mask.
Card given: AHA Heartsaver Certification
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HS First Aid (AHA)
Description:
The Heartsaver First Aid Course provides the skills to effectively assess
and maintain life from the critical minutes immediately following an emergency
until the arrival of emergency medical services personnel.
The course also provides corporations with a complete health and safety training solution for First Aid, CPR and AED.
The Heartsaver First Aid Course has been developed using the same
evidence-based process as all American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care courses.
Course Description
The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches rescuers to effectively
recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until
emergency medical services personnel arrive.
The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult CPR and AED.
Class duration: 4 hours
Enrollment Fee: $45.00
Card given: AHA HS First Aid Certification
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Heartsaver CPR in Schools (AHA)
Description:
The Heartsaver CPR in Schools course is designed to teach both adult and
pediatric (infant/child) 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 heart 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 suddent 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).
Class duration: 9 - 40 minutes modules taught at the school.
Card given: None
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BLS Healthcare Provider (AHA)
Description:
The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to meet the needs of
healthcare professionals who respond to cardiac and respiratory
emergencies. The content of this course includes adult and pediatric
CPR, foreign-body airway obstruction, and two-rescuer CPR. The course
contains new information on barrier devices, stroke, and automated
external defibrillation, including a new algorithm for use of
automated external defibrillators.
Class duration: 9 hours
Enrollment Fee: $65.00 + $15 for face mask.
Card given: AHA HealthCare Provider Certification
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Automated External Defibrillation + Emergency Oxygen Administration
Description:
Training includes recognition of
unresponsive victims, review of equipment operation and maintenance,
discussion of treatment and valuable hands-on practice
to increase skill. This class also provides information for complying
with the FDA requirement for training in oxygen administration. This
class is beneficial for laypersons and medical professionals
providing
step-by-step instructions for oxygen administration.
Class duration: 5 hours
Enrollment Fee: $25.00
Card given:
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Heartsaver AED (AHA)
Description:
Heartsaver AED, A Comprehensive Course for the First Responder, is designed
to teach CPR, use of an automated external defribrillator (AED), and
relief of foriegn-body airway obstruction (FBAO) to all lay rescuers,
particulary 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 a CPR AED course.
Class duration: 4 hours
Enrollment Fee: $35.00 + $15 for face mask.
Certification Card: Yes, AHA
Card given: AHA HeartSaver AED Certification
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Description:
This program includes information that will help
students understand what bloodborne pathogens are
and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others.
Participants are introduced to precautionary practices
that are recommended by organizations such as the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration and
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Class duration: 2 hours
Enrollment Fee: $25.00
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Basic First Aid + Emergency Oxygen Administration (ASHI)
Description:
Properly applied first aid can
save lives, reduce recovery time and quite possibly mean the
difference between temporary disability or lifelong disability for
the victim. Program participants learn to recognize the signs and
symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Crucial information about
how to deal with emergencies like shock, burns, strains, strokes and
seizures is shared. This class also provides information for
complying with the FDA requirement for training in oxygen
administration. This class is beneficial for laypersons and medical
professionals providing
step-by-step instructions for oxygen
administration.
Class duration: 5 hours
Enrollment Fee: $30.00
Card given:
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Healthcare
Provider Recertification (AHA)
Description:
This course is intended for
those who already hold a valid Professional CPR certification card
and wish to renew it. AHA recommends renewal every two years.
Class duration: 4 hours
Enrollment Fee: $40.00, (face mask required, $15 purchase fee)
Card given: AHA HealthCare Provider Certification
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CPR Instructor (AHA)
No classes currently scheduled
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| If you are a ... | and you want to ... | then you should enroll for ... |
| Healthcare provider (Physician, EMT, Nurse, Lifeguard, Paramedic, respiratory phyiscal or occupational therapist, physicians assistants, etc.) | learn CPR and Heimlich | BLS Healthcare Provider |
| Healthcare provider (Physician, EMT, Nurse, Lifeguard, Paramedic, respiratory phyiscal or occupational therapist, physicians assistants, etc.) | recertify your AHA CPR card | BLS Healthcare Provider Recertification |
| Lay person (employees in the workplace, daycare employees, babysitters, firefighters, police, airline personnel, security guards, etc) | learn CPR and Heimlich for your job or just general knowledge | BLS Heartsaver |
| Lay person, such as school child, family member of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death, and other layperson | to learn rescue skills for loved ones | CPR for Family and Friends |
| Lay person or healthcare provider | to learn basic first aid skills | Basic First Aid |
Contact the Blooming Grove Training Center at 497-3186 extension 43 to enroll in any class. Please leave your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and a time that we can reach you and we'll call you back, or, you may email us at bgvac@frontiernet.net to enroll.
We will provide course materials to each student at the beginning of the class. All students must pay the course enrollment fee by check at the start of the class. Cash or credit cards cannot be accepted for payment. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled or postponed by the training center. If the course requires a mask, the student may supply their own or purchase one from the Training Center when they begin the class. Masks cost $15.