Class Schedule

Click on the class name to see the description and list of dates available 

AHA - ACLS (Blended Learning)

This is a (3 Part) Blended Learning class designed for providers who are adept at learning advanced practices through web-based learning, and have no difficulty in translating that information into a practical application.  For providers taking an ACLS course for the first time, or have difficulty with web-based learning, a seated course will offer a better learning environment.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course. Most students require at least 4 hours to complete the online portion (part 1), however some take as long as 8 hours. 

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor. The skills session (parts 2 &3) general takes around 90 minutes but can go as long as 3 hours depending on how much hands on time the student needs.

Part 1 a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. To enter the course, students must complete a precourse self-assessment. Students will then be presented with a team dynamics lesson and 10 In-hospital patient cases, including a BLS case and 2 megacode cases.

Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the written exam with a score of 84%. Students then are able to attend the hands-on session (Parts 2 &3) required for full course completion.

You must bring the printed completion certificate with you to participate in the skills check portion of this course. If you are not able to print your completion certificate, please email a screen shot/ or pdf of the certificate to Studentsupport@bestnc.com before arriving for skills check.

You will receive an American Heart Association ACLS  certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

 

AHA - ACLS Provider (Initial)

***Note You can also renew your BLS by selecting them at the bottom of this page***

ACLS Provider -  formerly called initial. This class is for people that have never had ACLS. Approximately 10 hours. Course includes a delicious lunch.  

COURSE COVERS

  • Basic life support skills
  • Recognition 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.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Personnel in emergency response
  • Emergency medicine
  • Intensive care
  • Critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics.
You will receive an American Heart Association ACLS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA - ACLS Skills Check

The Blended Learning (3 Part) class is designed for providers who are adept at learning advanced practices through web-based learning, and have no difficulty in translating that information into a practical application.  For providers taking an ACLS course for the first time, or have difficulty with web-based learning, a seated course will offer a better learning enviroment.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.

This is the skills check only portion (Part 2 and Part 3).   You must bring the printed completion certificate with you from the online portion (PART 1) to participate in the skills check. If you are not able to print your completion certificate, please email a screen shot/ or pdf of the certificate to Studentsupport@bestnc.com before arriving for skills check.

The ACLS Skills Check is for anyone who has purchased and completed the Heartcode Online ACLS course and only needs parts 2 and 3 to receive their certificate.

ACLS Skills Check Session - This is a hybrid course, part online, part in the classroom. Most students require at least 4 hours to complete the online portion, however some take as long as 8 hours. The skills session general takes around 90 minutes but can go as long as 3 hours depending on how much hands on time the student needs.

You will receive an American Heart Association ACLS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

AHA - ACLS Update (Renewal)

***Note You can also renew your BLS and PALS by selecting them at the bottom of this page***

ACLS Update - formerly called renewal. Approximately 8 hours of class time. This class is for people that have a current or recently expired ACLS card (90 days). A delicious lunch will be provided. 

COURSE COVERS

  • Basic life support skills
  • Recognition 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.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Personnel in emergency response
  • Emergency medicine
  • Intensive care
  • Critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics.
You will receive an American Heart Association ACLS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA BLS Provider - Blended Learning (Healthcare Provider CPR and AED)

Blended Learning Class: BLS Provider - This course is for all Healthcare providers (EMS, Dental Offices, Phlebotomy, Nursing, CNA), including nursing students.

 

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.

  • Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.

This course includes a Course Key for the online portion (Part 1) of the course, and the Skills Practice / Testing Session (Parts 2 & 3) with a BEST, AHA - BLS Instructor.

The date you are selecting below is for your Skills Practice / Testing Session. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to complete the Online Part 1 prior to your Skills Practice / Testing Session.

You must bring your Completion Certificate with you. The Skills Practice / Testing Session must be completed within 60 days of the completion of Online Part 1.  If you are not able to print your completion certificate, you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

Course Content:

  • CPR / AED / Care of Choking
  • Core material for Adult / Child / Infant
  • Two-rescuer scenarios
  • Use of the bag mask
  • Team Dynamics
  • Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction
  • Hands-on Practice / Skills Test

 

You will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

AHA BLS Provider - Classroom Course (Healthcare Provider CPR and AED)

American Heart Association BLS Provider - Classroom Course -This course is for all Healthcare providers (EMS, Dental Offices, Phlebotomy, Nursing, CNA), including nursing students.

All portions of the course are completed in ONE classroom setting.

Course Content:

  • CPR / AED / Care of Choking
  • Core material for Adult / Child / Infant
  • Two-rescuer scenarios
  • Use of the bag mask
  • Team Dynamics
  • Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction
  • Hands-on Practice / Skills Test

 

You will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

AHA BLS Provider Skills Check

American Heart Association BLS Provider - Skills Check Only - Parts 2 & 3 Only : This course is for all Healthcare providers (EMS, Dental Offices, Phlebotomy, Nursing, CNA), including nursing students.

Parts 2 & 3, the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test is designed for anyone who HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED the American Heart Association Online Part 1. If you have completed Part 1 through the AHA website, you are invited to complete Parts 2 & 3 with BEST.

Course participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test Session with a BEST Instructor.

A successful Hands-on Practice / Skills Test session will complete the process.

Participants must bring a hard copy of their online certificate of completion to the skills testing session in order to participate. If you are not able to print a hard copy of your completion certificate, you may email a screen shot or pdf to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your skills testing session.

Through interactive skills scenarios, the participant must show proficiency in the following areas:

  • One- and two-rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant)
  • AED use
  • Bag-mask use.
You will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED (Blended Learning)

This is the AHA Heartsaver 3 Part (Blended Learning) CPR AED class.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.  

This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study please select AHA BLS Provider here.

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This CPR AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional or student.

The Heartsaver CPR AED class covers the following:

  • Adult CPR
  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • use of a pocket face mask
  • foreign body airway obstruction
  • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

 

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Skills Check

This is the skills check only portion for those who wish to take the online AHA Heartsaver CPR AED class.

This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study, please select AHA BLS Provider here.

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This CPR AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional or student.

The Heartsaver CPR AED class covers the following:

  • Adult CPR
  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • use of a pocket face mask
  • foreign body airway obstruction
  • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

 

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

AHA Heartsaver First Aid - (Blended Learning)

This is the AHA Heartsaver 3 Part (Blended Learning) First Aid class.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.  

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This First Aid course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional.

Heartsaver First Aid teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.

Skills Tested:

  • Bleeding Control
  • Epi Pen Use
  • Proper Disposal of Gloves
  • Scene Assessment

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver First Aid - Skills Check

This is the skills check only portion for those students who wish to take the online AHA Heartsaver First Aid class.

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This First Aid course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional.

Heartsaver First Aid teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.

Skills Tested:

  • Bleeding Control
  • Epi Pen Use
  • Proper Disposal of Gloves
  • Scene Assessment

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

 

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Blended Learning)

This is the AHA Heartsaver 3 Part (Blended Learning) First Aid CPR AED class.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.  

This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study, please select AHA BLS Provider here.

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional or student.

The Heartsaver CPR/AED class covers the following and includes skills testing for:

  • Adult CPR
  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • use of a pocket face mask
  • foreign body airway obstruction
  • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 

Heartsaver First Aid teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.

Skills Tested:

  • Bleeding Control
  • Epi Pen Use
  • Proper Disposal of Gloves
  • Scene Assessment

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Check

This is the skills check only portion for those students who wish to take the online AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED class.

This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study, please select AHA BLS Provider here.

This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

This Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional or student.

The Heartsaver CPR/AED class covers the following and includes skills testing for:

  • Adult CPR
  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • use of a pocket face mask
  • foreign body airway obstruction
  • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 

Heartsaver First Aid teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.

Skills Tested:

  • Bleeding Control
  • Epi Pen Use
  • Proper Disposal of Gloves
  • Scene Assessment

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com prior to your scheduled skills / testing session.

You will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - Blended Learning

This is a hybrid class were part is done online and the hands on portion is done in the classroom.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This audience includes child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. This course is also ideal for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and guardians. This course is also appropriate for educators, teachers and the general public.

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED class covers the following

  • List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of a rescuer providing first aid to a child or infant
  • Describe the 4 key steps in first aid for children and infants: prevent, protect, assess, and act
  • Remove protective gloves (skill student will demonstrate)
  • Find the problem (skill student will demonstrate)
  • Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, and shock
  • Control bleeding and bandaging (skills student will demonstrate)
  • Use an epinephrine pen (skill student will demonstrate)
  • Recognize elements of common injuries
  • Recognize elements of common illnesses
  • Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury
  • Recognize the legal questions that apply to pediatric first aid rescuers
  • Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
  • Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
  • Recognize when someone needs CPR
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an adult*
  • Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
  • Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult*
  • Perform high-quality CPR for a child
  • Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an infant
  • Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
  • Demonstrate how to help a choking infant

    *Optional modules

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site.

You will receive an American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - Skills Check

This is the skills testing portion only for this class to be taken upon completion of the online portion.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This audience includes child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. This course is also ideal for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and guardians. This course is also appropriate for educators, teachers and the general public.

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED class covers the following

  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • use of a pocket face mask
  • foreign body airway obstruction
  • the use of the automated external defibrillator
  • First Aid

You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site.

You will receive an American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA PALS (Blended Learning)

This is a (3 Part) Blended Learning class designed for providers who are adept at learning advanced practices through web-based learning, and have no difficulty in translating that information into a practical application.  For providers taking an PALS course for the first time, or have difficulty with web-based learning, a seated course will offer a better learning environment.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course. Most students require at least 4 hours to complete the online portion (part 1), however some take as long as 8 hours. 

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor. The skills session (parts 2 &3) general takes around 90 minutes but can go as long as 3 hours depending on how much hands on time the student needs.

Part 1 a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare setting. To enter the course, students must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment. Students are then presented with 12 In-hospital patient cases and a team dynamics lesson. Cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass.

Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the written exam with a score of 84%. Students then are able to attend the hands-on session (Parts 2 &3) required for full course completion.

You must bring the printed completion certificate with you to participate in the skills check portion of this course. If you are not able to print your completion certificate, please email a screen shot/ or pdf of the certificate to Studentsupport@bestnc.com before arriving for skills check.

You will receive an American Heart Association PALS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 

 

AHA PALS Provider (Initial)

***Note You can also renew your BLS and ACLS by selecting them at the bottom of this page***

PALS Provider -  formerly called initial. This class is for people that have never had PALS, or their card has expired. Approximately 10 hours. Course includes a delicious lunch. 

This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Course Content

  • High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
  • Recognition of patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
  • Recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest early and application of CPR within 10 seconds
  • Apply team dynamics
  • Differentiation between respiratory distress and failure
  • Early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
  • Differentiation between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
  • Early interventions for the treatment of shock
  • Differentiation between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
  • Clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
  • Post–cardiac arrest management 

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Personnel in emergency response
  • Pediatric Emergency medicine
  • Pediatric Intensive care
  • Pediatric Critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramed
You will receive an American Heart Association PALS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA PALS Skills Check

This Blended Learning (3 Part) class is designed for providers who are adept at learning advanced practices through web-based learning, and have no difficulty in translating that information into a practical application.  For providers taking an PALS course for the first time, or have difficulty with web-based learning, a seated course will offer a better learning enviroment.

Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

Parts 2 & 3 are combined. This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.

 

This is the skills check only portion (Parts 2 & 3).   You must bring the printed completion certificate with you from the online portion (Part 1) to participate in the skills check. If you are not able to print the completion certificate, please take a screen shot or email the pdf to Studentsupport@bestnc.com before arriving to class.

The PALS Skills Check is for anyone who has purchased and completed the Heartcode OnlinePALS course.

Part 1 a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare setting. To enter the course, students must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment. Students are then presented with 12 In-hospital patient cases and a team dynamics lesson. Cases may be repeated as many times as necessary to pass.

Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the written exam with a score of 84%. Students then are able to attend the hands-on session (Parts 2 &3) required for full course completion.

PALS Skills Check Session - This is a hybrid course, part online, part in the classroom. Most students require 4 hours to complete the online portion, however some take as long as 8 hours. The skills session general takes around 90 minutes but can go as long as 3 hours depending on how much hands on time the student needs.

Course Content

  • High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
  • Recognition of patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
  • Recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest early and application of CPR within 10 seconds
  • Apply team dynamics
  • Differentiation between respiratory distress and failure
  • Early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
  • Differentiation between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
  • Early interventions for the treatment of shock
  • Differentiation between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
  • Clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
  • Post–cardiac arrest management 

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Personnel in emergency response
  • Pediatric Emergency medicine
  • Pediatric Intensive care
  • Pediatric Critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics
You will receive an American Heart Association PALS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
AHA PALS Update (Renewal)

***Note You can also renew your BLS and PALS by selecting them at the bottom of this page***

PALS Update - formerly called renewal. This class is for people that have a current or recently expired PALS card. Approximately 8 hours. Course includes a delicious lunch. 

This classroom, Instructor-led course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

Course Content

  • High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
  • Recognition of patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
  • Recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest early and application of CPR within 10 seconds
  • Apply team dynamics
  • Differentiation between respiratory distress and failure
  • Early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
  • Differentiation between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
  • Early interventions for the treatment of shock
  • Differentiation between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
  • Clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
  • Post–cardiac arrest management 

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Personnel in emergency response
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Pediatric critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics
You will receive an American Heart Association PALS certification card with the successful completion of this course.
 
BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training)

BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training), Third Edition is an important training program for potential babysitters and parents considering hiring a babysitter.

The BLAST! Program is exciting and interactive, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare.  Class information:

  • Most current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting
  • Certified CPR Instructors teach the course in its entirety.
  • A day of fun-filled hands-on, instructor guided training.
  • The course teaches but is not limited to Child / Infant CPR & Choking Recovery Techniques.
  • Includs a 72-page color BLAST! Student handbook.
  • First Aid basics for emergency response
  • Quick references tools for babysitters
  • A BLAST! Completion Certificate / Card is provided to all students.

Designed for adolescents 11-14 years old, their parents, and parents looking to hire a babysitter, the BLAST! Program can prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently.

Your child's interest in BABYSITTING begins with Best Emergency Services Training (BEST)!

  • Children are encouraged to attend the class with a friend or sibling.
  • The Parent/Guardian must COME INTO BEST Training Center to drop off or pick up their child.
  • Children may be released to someone other than the Parent/Guardian with written permission by the Parent/Guardian. Proper photo I.D. is required.
  • Students are required to attend the entire class to receive their BLAST Completion Certificate/Card.
  • Students should be about the age of 11 thru 14 to attend this class. The course curriculum is written for this age group.
  • Parents are welcome to visit the Training Center during class, however, we encourage parents to give their child the opportunity to concentrate in class, time to pretend and practice murturing while learning to be a great Babysitter! Only students may be in the trainig room during class. Parents may wait in our designated waiting area, however, this is not preferred. Parents, please respect this recommendation because students focus much better when they are with the instructors and do not have distractions by family members observing.

This class is appropriate for:

  • Babysitters
  • Siblings who may be in charge of younger kids.
  • And anyone needing the basic CPR AED certification.

    **This class is NOT for Healthcare Providers (Please take our BLS course if you are in healthcare!)

    **This class is NOT for Daycare Providers or Preschool Teachers (Please take our Pediatric First Aid and CPR Course!)

    ECSI - Bloodborne Pathogens - Online Course
    ECSI - CPR and AED - Blended Learning

    This a 2 Part (Blended Learning) CPR, and AED class.

    Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

    Parts 2 This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor. Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.  

    This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study, please select AHA BLS Provider here.

    This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

    This CPR and AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professional or student.

    The  CPR/AED class covers the following and includes skills testing for:

    • Adult CPR
    • Child CPR
    • Infant CPR
    • use of a pocket face mask
    • foreign body airway obstruction
    • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 
    ESCI - First Aid, CPR, and AED - Blended Learning

    This a 2 Part (Blended Learning) First Aid, CPR, and AED class.

    This class DOES NOT meet the requirements for entrance into a college/university Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech., Phlebotomy, EMT/Paramedic, Dental or Physical Therapy Program. If you need CPR Certification for entrance into your program of study please select AHA BLS Provider here.

    Part 1 is the convenient online course that covers the cognitive portion of the course.

    Parts 2 This is the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.Participants who successfully complete Part 1, including the written exam, receive access to a Printable Certificate, granting them entrance to the Hands-on Practice / Skills Test with a BEST Instructor.  

    This course is for every work place; corporations, businesses, schools, offices, hotels, contractors, security, teachers, parents, lifeguards, camps, family members, fitness instructors, child care providers, babysitters, scouts.

    This First Aid CPR AED course is an empowering class for the lay person. This course is NOT recommended for the medical professionals or students.

    The  CPR/AED class covers the following and includes skills testing for:

    • Adult CPR
    • Child CPR
    • Infant CPR
    • use of a pocket face mask
    • foreign body airway obstruction
    • the use of the automated external defibrillator. 

    First Aid teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. 

    • Bleeding and Wounds
    • Shock
    • Burns
    • Head and Spinal Injuries
    • Chest and Abdominal Injuries
    • Medical Emergencies
    • Poisoning
    • Bites / Stings
    • Heat and Cold Emergencies

     

    You must bring the printed completion certificate from the online portion of this class to the skills testing site. If you are not able to print your completion certificate you may email the PDF or screen shot to Studentsupport@bestnc.com  prior to your scheduled skills / testing session. 

    ESCI - First Aid, CPR, and AED - Classroom Course
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    We strive to be the most convenient option for your training.

    If we don't have a skills session or class that fits the schedule you need we can schedule a one-on-one class, or even travel to your location.

    All of our classroom ACLS and PALS classes include a BLS card and a delicious lunch (It's the real reason some of my students come to class, the cards are just a bonus 😋). You can renew ACLS, PALS, and CPR all in the same day. Contact us for more information