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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is offered by the Office of Continuing Professional Development in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. This course is based on the most current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. ACLS at the University of South Florida integrates the current AHA guidelines with high fidelity simulation training. The course consists of didactic classes as well as hands on in skills testing in our simulation center. With utilization of high fidelity simulation models cases may be recorded to provide feed back to improve a students' performance. Students participating in video taping will be required to sign a photo release. Images will not be used for profit but for the benefit of students and to further advance research and patient outcomes. This course is designed for physicians, nurses, and other experienced healthcare providers. USF offers both the 2 day and 1 day recertification ACLS courses.
The AHA ACLS 1 day recertification course may only be taken by a provider who has current ACLS provider card on the date of the course. Providers who have a lapsed card or who a not taken ACLS before will be required to attend the 2 day course. All participants are required to complete the ACLS provider pre-test, before attending the course.
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Faculty Disclosure Statement |
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The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled / unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation.
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This course is designed for physicians, nurses, and other experienced healthcare providers requiring AHA ACLS Certification.
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| Course Requirements |
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- The ACLS 2 day course is designed to be a 2 day course. Current AHA BLS- Healthcare Provider Card is recommended. Provide copy of the ACLS Provider pre-test results at the start of the course.
- The ACLS 1 day recertification course is designed to be a one day course for current AHA ACLS providers. A current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card is recommended. In order to take this recertification course the providers ACLS card must be presented the day of the course. The expiration date must not have lapsed. Completion of the AHA ACLS Provider pre-test prior to the course.
- This test is found on the CD which accompanies the ACLS Provider manual. Books may purchased at the USF Medical College Bookstore or through AHA links provided below.
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Upon a student successful completion of the ACLS Recertification course and required skills testing appropriate CME credits have been approved upon request and payment.
A fee of $25.00 will be applied to individuals requesting CE credits.
Physicians:
The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, for the 2 Day ACLS Course and a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, for the 1 Day ACLS Recertification Course. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses:
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 12 contact hours for the for the 2 Day ACLS Course and a maximum of 6 contact hours for the 1 Day ACLS Recertification Course. |
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ACLS - 1 day recertification |
January 21,2008 |
CLOSED |
ACLS - 2 day |
February 5 & 6, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 1 day recertification |
February 21, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 1 day recertification |
February 25, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 1 day recertification |
March 20, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 2 day |
April 8 & 9, 1008 |
CLOSED |
ACLS - 1 day recertification |
April 17, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 1 day recertification |
May 15, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS - 2 day |
May 7 & 8, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 2 day (Friday- Saturday) |
May 23 &24, 2008 |
Fri- 4:00 PM – 10:30PM
Sat 8:30 PM- 1:30 PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
June 19, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:00PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
July 17, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
August 21, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 2 day recertification |
August 26 & 27 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 2 day |
September 9 & 10, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
September 18, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
October 16, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 2 day |
October 22 & 23, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
November 13, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 2 day |
December 2& 3, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
ACLS – 1 day recertification |
December 11, 2008 |
4:00 PM – 10:30PM |
***** Groups requiring special arrangements for ACLS or BLS certification special arrangements can be made by contacting Rwarrren@health.usf.edu |
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| Faculty |
| All USF Faculty are AHA trained ACLS Instructors and have simulation training experience. |
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Rhonda Warren, RN MSN CEN
CME Specialist
The Office for Continuing Professional Development
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612-4799
E-mail: Rwarren@health.usf.edu |
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Bradley Peckler, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Medical Director, Center for Advanced Clinical Learning
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida |
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| Course Director Contact Information |
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Please make all inquiries in writing to:
Rwarren@health.usf.edu
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USF Continuing Professional Development
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 46
Tampa, Florida 33612-4799
FAX: 813-974-3217
Please indicate the course of reference
RW2008134/1100 for the ACLS 2 day course as well as the course date
RW2008133/1100 for the ACLS 1 day recertification course as well as the course date
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| Course Materials |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Manual
Available at the USF Medical College Bookstore an the following AHA approved website:
www.channingbete.com
www.laerdal.com
www.worldpoint-ecc.com
A printed report must also be presented to the course faculty prior to the start of the course.
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| Registration |
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Class size is limited please register early. Registration and payment is online only. Course registration must be completed 10 days prior to the course selected. Students registering for the course with less than 10 days prior to the course date will be subject to a $10.00 late registration processing fee. Students are still required to fulfill the course requirements.
Cancellation of course must be completed 7 days prior to the date of the course in writing to the program director at the address identified below. A $35.00 administrative processing fee will be withheld. Failure to provide timely notification of course changes or cancellation may result in forefit of all registration fees. A student may choose to switch registration to another date providing space is available.
Failure to provide a current ACLS provider card and the complete pre-test results will not be permitted to take the course. Course change administrative fees will apply.
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| For 1-day course registration, click here: |
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| For 2-day course registration, click here: |
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The University of South Florida College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel these seminars due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be given to participants. The USF COM will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant due to the seminar cancellation
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| Location |
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ACLS course will be held in the Center for Advance Clinical Learning which is located in the USF College of Medicine, Center for Advanced Clinical Learning, Tampa FL Specific Location will be e-mailed to the registrant when registration has been processed.
USF Parking Maps (lot 33 is in the NW portion)
USF Health Science Center Map
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Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.
Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.
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