Southern Region EMS Council AHA Training

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.

Southern Region EMS Council

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.

Southern Region EMS Council
Southern Region EMS Council
Southern Region EMS Council

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
Southern Region EMS Council
Southern Region EMS Council

SREMSC strives to provide AHS courses and Skills Checks at a time that works for both our instructors and our students.

Heartcode Complete                                 HeartCode® Renewal Instructions                           Initial Face-to-Face Class Instructions

  • Register for the Heartcode Complete discipline of your choice, BLS, ACLS, or PALS under the AHA Training Calendar.
  • You will receive an email in the next 2 business days with an invitation to complete the online portion of this course at your own pace.
  • Once you have completed the online module, you will need to register for a Heartcode Complete Skills Session. You may call 907-562-6449 , email registration@sremsc.org, or register on our website.
  • After your skills exam has been passed, you will receive access to your Provider certification through your Heartcode Complete account. If you require CME, this is also the time to request CME.
  • Go to www.elearning.heart.org to complete part one of your renewal
  • Select the dropdown on "Find a Course" and select the discipline (BLS,ACLS,PALS) you need to renew.
  • At the end of this online class you will receive a certificate of completion. Be sure you have the certificate.
  • Select the AHA Training Calendar.
  • Choose the HeartCode® Skills Test you are renewing and select the date for your Skills Check.
  • BRING YOUR CERTIFICATE WITH YOU TO THE SKILLS CHECK.
  • Select the AHA Training Calendar below.
  • Choose the Initial Course you would like to take.
  • Register for the class.
  • SEE YOU IN CLASS!!