Class Schedule

American Heart Association ACLS Certification Initial Course (2-year certification)

***Same Day Certification***

Recommended for any healthcare professional and medical personnel who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.  AHA's ACLS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course highlights the importance of high-performance team dynamics and communication, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

FeaturesCourse uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation,  Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency.  Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills.  Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AEDRecognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest.  Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia, airway management, related pharmacology, management of ACS and stroke.  Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team.

This class is a 2-day course.

**Prior to the course, please complete the AHA-mandated pre-course self-assessment, and BRING THE RESULTS to the course.  Go to https://elearning.heart.org/course/423

***ACLS Provider Manual is required and is available for purchase day of class for $50.00***

**This class is for those who have never taken ACLS before or have an expired ACLS certification card**

**Prior to the course, you must complete the AHA mandated pre-course self-assessment, and BRING THE RESULTS to the course.  Go to https://elearning.heart.org/course/423

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.

• Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM (12 seats left)Boston College - 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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  Thu 5/16/24 at 9:00a
  

• Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM (11 seats left)Port Healthcare Center - 113 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

This course will meet in person Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  The Wednesday hours will generally be held on Zoom unless students want to travel to the Wellesley College campus to engage in the lectures in person.

                    100% ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES (without exception)

Course begins Sunday, June 2, 2024, and will end on Sunday, August 4, 2024.  There will be no class in observance of the Fourth of July holiday from June 30, 2024 through July 7, 2024.

The training program for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) has an overall objective to improve the quality of pre-hospital emergency care rendered to victims of accidents and sudden illness. As such, the course develops skills in symptom recognition and in all emergency care procedures and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of an EMT providing emergency medical care with an ambulance service.

The course consists of 35 lessons involving 160 hours of classroom, lecture, hands-on practical scenarios, 24 hours of online and supplemental certification courses, and 16 hours of field observation.  The curriculum meets and/or exceeds the National EMS Education Standards and is taught by a state-approved EMT Instructor/Coordinator.

This course has been developed for all individuals desiring to perform emergency medical care with an ambulance service. No prior experience or training is required of the course applicant. In order to be eligible for National and State EMT certification examination, applicants must:

• be able to read, understand, and communicate in English;

• be 17 years of age (must be 18 years of age to take NREMT certification exams);

• must have a valid driver’s license or valid government-issued identification (passport) prior to taking this course;

• be free from addiction to alcohol or any drug;

• be able to lift and carry 125 pounds;

• be free from any physical or mental defect or disease which might impair his/her ability to provide emergency care within the scope of the EMTs training and responsibilities, or which might jeopardize the health of another member of the class;

• have internet access

The student must successfully complete and pass all components of the course (including 100% attendance), and tuition and exam fees must be paid in full (prior to the completion of the course) in order to be able to sit for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EMT Practical Exam and the National Registry of EMT’s Cognitive Exam.

​Tuition Information

​Cost of the program is $1,800.  This includes books, materials, and uniform shirt.

Tuition does not include examination and/or state certification fees.

Examination Fees:

​NREMT Cognitive (Written) Examination Fee:  $104.00

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Psychomotor (Practical) Examination Fee:  $225.00

State Certification Fee:  Varies by state

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Armstrong Ambulance Service

Boston College EMS

Mass OEMS Approval #:  2024-171

• Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM (16 seats left)Boston College - 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider HeartCode Online with In-Person Skills Verification (2-year certification)

***Same Day Certification***

Description

• Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00 AMWhittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford - 145 Ward Hill Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider HeartCode Online with In-Person Skills Verification (2-year certification)

***Same Day Certification***

Description

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American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider HeartCode Online with In-Person Skills Verification (2-year certification)

***Same Day Certification***

Description

HeartCode PALS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s PALS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode PALS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA PALS Instructor or a HeartCode compatible manikin.

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This course will meet online via Zoom from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Class will meet in person every other Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm beginning on September 7, 2024.  Course begins on Saturday, September 7, 2024 and will conclude on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The training program for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) has an overall objective to improve the quality of pre-hospital emergency care rendered to victims of accidents and sudden illness. As such, the course develops skills in symptom recognition and in all emergency care procedures and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of an EMT providing emergency medical care with an ambulance service.

The course consists of 35 lessons involving 160 hours of classroom, lecture, hands-on practical scenarios, 24 hours of online and supplemental certification courses, and 16 hours of field observation.  The curriculum meets and/or exceeds the National EMS Education Standards and is taught by a state approved EMT Instructor/Coordinator.

This course has been developed for all individuals desiring to perform emergency medical care with an ambulance service. No prior experience or training is required of the course applicant. In order to be eligible for National and State EMT certification examination, applicants must:

• be able to read, understand, and communicate in English;

• be 17 years of age (must be 18 years of age to take NREMT certification exams);

• must have a valid driver’s license or valid government issued identification (passport) prior to taking this course;

• be free from addiction to alcohol or any drug;

• be able to lift and carry 125 pounds;

• be free from any physical or mental defect or disease which might impair his/her ability to provide emergency care within the scope of the EMTs training and responsibilities, or which might jeopardize the health of another member of the class;

• have internet access

The student must successfully complete and pass all components of the course (including 100% attendance) in order to be able to sit for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EMT Practical Exam and the National Registry of EMT’s Cognitive Exam.

Tuition Information

​Cost of the program is $1,800.00.  This includes books, materials, and uniform shirt.

Tuition does not include examination and/or state certification fees.

Examination Fees:

​NREMT Cognitive (Written) Examination Fee:  $104.00

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Psychomotor (Practical) Examination Fee:  $225.00

State Certification Fee:  Varies by state

Mass OEMS Approval #:  2024-172

• Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM (16 seats left)Bay State EMS Educators - Classroom A - 73 Princeton Street, Suite 303, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

For candidates who took their Initial EMT course with Bay State EMSE.   If you took your course with another Accredited Training Institute (ATI) in Massachusetts or are a retest candidate, please contact us for availability on Psychomotor Examination date, location, and time, and availability. 

If your EMT certification expired and you are a reinstatement candidate due to a lapsed certification, make sure to bring your Psychomotor Examination Authorization to Test Letter (ATT) from the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). 

Make sure you have your Retest Paperwork from the Office of Emergency Medical Services or Outside Candidate Form signed from your ATI Program Director.

• Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM (26 seats left)Boston College - 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

For candidates who took their Initial EMT course with Bay State EMSE.   If you took your course with another Accredited Training Institute (ATI) in Massachusetts or are a retest candidate, please contact us for availability on Psychomotor Examination date, location, and time, and availability. 

If your EMT certification expired and you are a reinstatement candidate due to a lapsed certification, make sure to bring your Psychomotor Examination Authorization to Test Letter (ATT) from the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). 

Make sure you have your Retest Paperwork from the Office of Emergency Medical Services or Outside Candidate Form signed from your ATI Program Director.

• Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM (26 seats left)Boston College - 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

For those who are current Massachusetts EMTs who do not hold NREMT status and are looking to obtain National Registry certification.

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This course will meet in person Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Course begins on Monday, July 8, 2024 and will conclude on Friday, August 9, 2024.

The training program for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) has an overall objective to improve the quality of pre-hospital emergency care rendered to victims of accidents and sudden illness. As such, the course develops skills in symptom recognition and in all emergency care procedures and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of an EMT providing emergency medical care with an ambulance service.

The course consists of 35 lessons involving 160 hours of classroom, lecture, hands-on practical scenarios, 24 hours of online and supplemental certification courses, and 16 hours of field observation.  The curriculum meets and/or exceeds the National EMS Education Standards and is taught by a state approved EMT Instructor/Coordinator.

This course has been developed for all individuals desiring to perform emergency medical care with an ambulance service. No prior experience or training is required of the course applicant. In order to be eligible for National and State EMT certification examination, applicants must:

• be able to read, understand, and communicate in English;

• be 17 years of age (must be 18 years of age to take NREMT certification exams);

• must have a valid driver’s license or valid government issued identification (passport) prior to taking this course;

• be free from addiction to alcohol or any drug;

• be able to lift and carry 125 pounds;

• be free from any physical or mental defect or disease which might impair his/her ability to provide emergency care within the scope of the EMTs training and responsibilities, or which might jeopardize the health of another member of the class;

• have internet access

The student must successfully complete and pass all components of the course (including 100% attendance) in order to be able to sit for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EMT Practical Exam and the National Registry of EMT’s Cognitive Exam.

Tuition Information

​Cost of the program is $1,800.00.  This includes books, materials, and uniform shirt.

Tuition does not include examination and/or state certification fees.

Examination Fees:

​NREMT Cognitive (Written) Examination Fee:  $104.00

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Psychomotor (Practical) Examination Fee:  $225.00

State Certification Fee:  Varies by state

Mass OEMS Approval #:  2024-124

• Monday, July 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM (full)Bay State EMS Educators - Classroom A - 73 Princeton Street, Suite 303, North Chelmsford, MA 01863