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    Class Schedule

     

    If you participate in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program in myJeffHub, you don't need to take a traditional AHA course for BLS or any other disciplines that you're enrolled in. If you need to enroll reach out to your manager, for any other RQI related questions please email rqi@jefferson.edu.

     

    DO NOT SELF ASSIGN THE COURSES IN myJeffHub.

     

    All Students Must Be At Least Two Weeks Post FDA Approved COVID-19 Vaccination On First Day of Class 

    Promo Codes for Jefferson Employees

    Residents - TJURES.  JUP Employees - TJUH-JUP.  (All Jefferson employees must use their CampusKey@jefferson.edu (abc123@jefferson.edu) as their email address.

    Promo codes MUST be used at the time of registration.

    AHA Skills Verification Session

    This is the in-person skills verification portion of the online ACLS, BLS, and PALS HeartCode modules. Registering for this session DOES NOT include the online component (Part I). All online HeartCodes are valid for 60 days only. You may complete multiple skills verifications with one registration provided you complete the online work. Registered learners may arrive at any time between the beginning of the session and 45-minutes past the start time. You must have the online portion (Part I) completed BEFORE attending a skills session. You will be required to bring your printed full-size completion certificate(s) with you to the skills verification session. If you arrive greater than 10 minutes late, or without the completion certificate(s), you will be denied entry and your department will be billed a $85 no-show fee.

    *AHA Skills verification is required within 60 days of date of completion on certifcate.* 

    Cards are emailed from AHA directly within 20 days of course completion.

    There is no printing on site. 

    Fall 2024 Hybrid Paramedic Program - Enrollment Application

    Enrollment Application for  Paramedic Program Starting September 2024

     

     

     

    The Hybrid Paramedic Training Program is a full-time program designed to prepare participants to provide advanced life support skills to patients in a pre-hospital environment. 

    This program is structured with synchronous didactic meetings and a weekly in-person skills lab on Mondays to facilitate work-life balance.

    Participants will receive training in patient assessment, history and physical examination, medical emergency and trauma management, intravenous therapy, advanced pharmacology, advanced airway management, cardiology, obstetrical and gynecological emergencies, and hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) management. (Total didactic hours approximately 526 hrs.)

    The Paramedic Program also includes several advanced certifications, including:

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS -AHA)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS - AHA)
    • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS - NAEMT)
    • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS - NAEMT)
    • EMT-Basic Refresher Course

    Additional conferences and experiences may be available to the student as well; including but not limited to:

    • Critical care exposure both air and ground
    • Access to Continuing Education offered by the Education Center

    Participants will complete at least 300 clinical experience at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and its affiliated hospitals and a 500-hour field internship with surrounding providers. Additional clinical hours may be added or required based on individual needs.

    Didactic classes are online and must be completed before the weekly Monday lab session. Lab session is 8a-4p

    Clinical rotations are self-scheduled on alternate days based on clinical site and personal availability.

    **Course Tuition:   $14,000.00**

    $500 discount for full payment on or before Day 1 of class.

    Quarterly payment plan available.

    This course is not eligible for VA benefits.

    (Tuition includes class, all books, uniforms, and most fees)

     

    **Course Enrollment Fee: $250.00 (Non-Refundable and Non-transferable)**

    **Once accepted, $ 1,000 deposit will be required.. **

     Pre-Requisites

    • You must maintain your current certification as an EMT–Basic in Pennsylvania (reciprocity available) 
      • You must apply for PA reciprocity before the start of the course. Reciprocity is due within 60 days of class start.
    • 911 Experience preferred - please provide a recommendation from your EMS supervisor.
    • You must maintain current CPR for Healthcare Provider certification 
    • You must be age 18 or older 
    • You must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent 
    • College level Anatomy & Physiology I & II (or concurrent enrollment)
      • Required to be completed by  12/1/2024
      • We can assist you in finding a course.
    • You must pass a criminal background check (participants may not have been convicted of a felony) 
    • You must obtain a Child Abuse Clearance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
    • You must have current health insurance 
    • Current Flu Shot per Hospital policy
    • COVID-19 Vaccination per University policy

    Please download and complete the following forms and e-mail them to the Paramedic Program.

    Personal Information Form

    Health Physical Form

    PA Child Abuse Clearance Form

    PA State Police Criminal History Form

    Program Statistics

    JeffSTAT Paramedic Program 2020 Student Success data

    • Student Retention 68.4%
    • NREMT/ State exam pass rate 100%
    • Job placement 100%

     

     

    Outcomes 2020

    Admission to the Paramedic Program is competitive.  We will contact you to schedule an admissions test and interview after you apply below.

    The admission selection process will include a computer-based exam, completion of an NREMT EMT practical skill station, a personal interview, and evaluation of references.

    The Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp-JeffSTAT EMS Education Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). 

      
    Commission on Accreditation of  Allied Health Education Programs 

    9355 113th St N, #7709,Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
     
    To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway  Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992 www.coaemsp.org

    BLS Instructor

    The BLS Instructor course is designed to prepare candidates to teach BLS for the Healthcare Provider and HeartSaver classes.  Candidates should be competent in BLS provider level skills and must possess a valid BLS Provider Card as well as certification in First Aid or higher level medical license (ie: RN, EMT, MD). 

    Instructor candidates must meet certain requirements before taking the instructor course. Before attending the BLS classroom portion of an instructor course, all instructor candidates must:

    •  Be at least 16 years of age
    •  Be licensed or certified in a healthcare occupation or possess a valid AHA First Aid certification.
    •  Be aligned with an AHA Training Center
    •  Have a current/official AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers Provider course completion card
    •  Be proficient in the skills of BLS
    •  Complete BLS Instructor Essentials
    •  Complete an Instructor Candidate Application

    There are 4 steps to becoming a BLS Instructor

    1. Become aligned with an AHA Training Center (if you are not already)
    2. Have current AHA provider status in BLS.
    3. Attend and complete the classroom course
    4. Successfully be monitored while teaching a BLS course within 6 months of the instructor course.

    The BLS Instructor Manual is included with the cost of this course.  Instructors are required to have a copy of the BLS for Healthcare Providers provider manual.

    Do not sign up for this course if you are not aligned with a training center.  To locate a local training center CLICK HERE

    Questons: JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    ACLS - Update

    The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification course is for healthcare professionals who already hold a current ACLS certification and need re-certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification card valid for two years.  If your ACLS card has expired, you may sign up for this course; however, you must successfully complete both written and practical skills testing without remediation in order to receive a course completion card.

    Course Completion Requirements To receive a course completion card, the student must:

    • Complete pretest and achieve a passing grade (≥70)
    • Attend and participate in the entire course
    • Demonstrate proficiency in Adult BLS (CPR) skills-This course does not renew CPR certification
    • Pass skills tests
    • Pass written test.

    For questions regarding this course email JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu.

    This course is not registered for Pennsylvania EMS Continuing education.

    This course will not renew you for CPR certification.

    If you have updated ACLS more than once or frequently respond to codes, you may wish to try ACLS for Experienced providers.  Click Here for more information.

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    Cards are emailed within 20 days of course completion.

     

    BLS Provider (CPR)

    Basic Life Support (BLS)
    In this classroom-based course, healthcare professionals learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.

    This course is for both Initial and Renewals.

    For questions regarding this course email JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu.

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    Cards are emiled from AHA within 20 days of course completion.

    PALS - Update

    The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recertification course is for healthcare professionals who already hold a current PALS certification and need re-certification. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification card valid for two years.  If your PALS card has expired, you may sign up for this course; however, you must successfully complete both written and practical skills testing without remediation in order to receive a course completion card.

    Course Completion Requirements To receive a course completion card, the student must:

    • Attend and participate in the entire course

    • Demonstrate proficiency in CPR skills, pass required skills tests (PALS Update does not recertify BLS)

    • Pass required written tests.

    For questions regarding this course emai JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu.

     

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    Cards are emailed within 20 days of course completion.

    Order Books

    Click below to order a textbook without signing up for a course.

    PALS HeartCODE Complete

    PALS HeartCODE Complete is a combination of online didactic learning and in-person session. The didactic portion is released within the body of the initial registration confirmation email. Didactic portion known as HeartCode for PALS Part 1 is valid for 60 days. You must complete the didactic education first, print out the completion certifcate and successfully complete the in-person session to receive your PALS certification card which is valid for two years.

    Course Completion Requirements: To receive a course completion card, the student must

    • Complete the PALS HeartCode Part 1 before class.
    • Bring current 2020 PALS Provider Manual to class
    • Attend and participate in the entire in-person session.
    • Demonstrate proficience in CPR skills. This course does not renews BLS certification.
    • Pass required skills tests

    For any questions please email JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu.

    This course is not registered for Pennsylvania EMS Continuing education.

    Cards are emailed within 20 days of course completion.

     

    ACLS HeartCODE Complete

    This is a blended learning course for ACLS. The didactic portion is completed online via elearning and then skills verification is completed during the course. You must complete the online portion first. The skills consists of adult and infant BLS, adult airway managment and adult megacode practical testing.

    The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification course is for healthcare professionals. Upon successful completion, particiapant will receive a certification card valid for two years.

    Course Completion Requirements: To receive a course completion card, the student must:

    • Complete the HeartCODE ACLS online portion prior to start of class
    • Bring printed copy of completion certificates for course with you to enter classroom
    • Bring a current copy of the ACLS Provider manual to class
    • Attend and participate in the entire course
    • Demonstrate proficiency in CPR skills
    • Pass required skills tests 

    The HeartCODE online course is a Web-based, self-paced instructional program that uses eSimualtion technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual, healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning. After compleing the cognitive portion of the course, students practice and test out their skills with an AHA instructor in classroom setting. Upon successful completion of the skills test, students receive a course completion card.

     

    Transcript

    Please complete this TRANSCRIPT request form and return it to JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu or 215-503-8155.

    EMT Polo

    This is for addtional EMT Polos only.  Polos are only available to current students.

    HeartCODE BLS Part 1

    HeartCode® BLS Part 1 is a Web-based, self-paced instructional program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning. After completing the cognitive portion of the course, students practice and test their skills with an AHA Instructor or on a voice-assisted manikin (VAM) system. Upon successful completion of the cognitive and skills tests, students receive a course completion card.

    Following completion of Part 1; students must attend the AHA Skills Verification to satisfy requirements for HeartCODE BLS Parts 2 & 3   Registration for the skills session is not included in the course fee.

    *AHA Skills Verification is required to be completed within 60 days of completion (date on right corner)*

    HeartCode BLS is not eligible for promo codes.

    HeartCODE BLS Part 1 is non-refundable.

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    HeartCODE ACLS Part 1

    HeartCode® ACLS Part 1 is a Web-based, self-paced instructional program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning. After completing the cognitive portion of the course, students practice and test their skills with an AHA Instructor. Upon successful completion of the cognitive and skills tests, students receive a course completion card.This program presents 10 interactive, adult, in-hospital cases to teach the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support treatment algorithms.

    Unprepared or inexperienced students may require additional time to complete HeartCode ACLS Part 1. To be successful in any ACLS course, students should be able to identify ECG rhythms and should know pharmacology specific to cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies before beginning the course. It is strongly recommended that students review the ACLS course materials contained within the program and complete the Precourse Self-Assessment prior to attempting the patient cases.

    Following completion of Part 1; students must attend the AHA Skill Verification session which satisfies HeartCODE ACLS Parts 2 & 3 requirement.  Registration for the skills session is not included in the course fee.  Students must complete the skills session within 60 days of completion of Part 1.

    HeartCode ACLS is not eligible for promo codes.

    HeartCode ACLS is non-refundable.

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    HeartCODE PALS Part 1

    HeartCode® PALS Part 1 is a web-based, self-directed program that teaches healthcare providers knowledge and skills needed to recognize and prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children.

    This program uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning about pediatric advanced life support.

    Following completion of Part 1; students must attend the AHA Skills Verification to satisfy the HeartCODE PALS Parts 2 & 3 requirement.  Registration for the skills session is not included in the course fee.  

    *Students must complete the skills session within 60 days of completion of Part 1.*

    HeartCode PALS is not eligible for promo codes.

    HeartCODE PALS is non-refundable.

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    Administrative Request

    Please complete this Administrative Request request form and return it to JeffSTAT.Registration@jefferson.edu 

    Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED online course
    Replacement of Certification Card

    If you have lost your certification card (includes any card emailed post course),  please go to your email or website to search for the card. 

    If you are unable to find your requested card, please submit $10 per card request for replacement card. Include in comments the card you require.

    Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

    TNCC 9th edition, prepares emergency nurses for life-threatening trauma cases when every second counts. The course gives you the knowledge, critical thinking skills and training needed to provide high-quality trauma nursing care.   

    About TNCC:

    Every second counts when stabilizing life threatening trauma cases. This course is taught be qualified nurses who have successfully completed the Emergncy Nurses Assocaition (ENA) TNCC Instructor requirements. After course completion the nurse will be able to assess the trauma patient and implement the latest evidence based interventions.

    Course Prerequisites:

    Participants are registered nurses with unrestricted nursing license to receive verification.

     

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    JeffSTAT EMS Education - TJUH
    JeffSTAT Education Center
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    Suite 940
    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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