CPR Renewal
Online Training
New NRP Class
Basic Radiation Safety in C
February 18, 2009
Basic Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine this course is intended as a refresher course for nuclear medicine technologists, but is primarily intended for RTs in PET imaging intending or desiring to gain connectiveness between CT and Nuclear Medicine. Following completion of this unit the student will have an introduction to basic radiation safety in nuclear medicine technology. The participant will be able to define terms associated with radiation protection, identify governing agencies in nuclear medicine, and compare penetrating abilities of ionizing radiation. Precautions for personnel, patients, staff, and visitors will be reviewed with examples of common procedures utilized in nuclear medicine laboratories. Students’ will have an opportunity to compare radioactive waste segregation regulations, along with methods of monitoring using proper equipment. This homestudy course has been approved for 3.0 Category A CE credits by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) By the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Describe penetrating abilities of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. 2. Compare ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. 3. Define an “informed public.” 4. Identify the governing agencies associated with nuclear medicine and their roles. 5. Identify the types and prepare necessary licenses. 6. Define terms associated with radiation protection. 7. Recite half-lives and write symbols for commonly used radionuclides. 8. Convert various SI units to traditional counterparts used in radiation protection. 9. List necessary steps for a pregnant employee in nuclear medicine. 10. Identify and apply proper signage to restricted and radiation areas. 11. Describe and properly label containers which contain radioactivity. 12. Compare radiation survey instruments. 13. Define “radionuclide accountability.” 14. List and describe the process of ordering radioactivity. 15. Review a procedure for receiving diagnostic and therapeutic radioactivity. 16. Describe methods of shipping radioactivity. 17. Identify governing agencies associated with shipping and receiving radioactivity. 18. Compare methods of radioactive waste disposal. 19. Define terms associated with possession of radioactivity. 20. Solve simple equations used in radiation protection.
Online CPR Certification Classes
February 6, 2009
Online CPR Certification Don’t have time to take a BLS renewal or Initial class? Register for the American Heart Association’s online course! Complete the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers class at your own pace, in the privacy of your own home. When you pass the online examination, bring your certificate to any American Heart Approved Skills Test (find one close to you). There you will demonstrate competence in BLS skills and receive your 2-year American Heart Association provider card.
Most Healthcare professionals are required to have a current CPR credential, and the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare provider card is the gold standard. The BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is designed for certified, noncertified, licensed and nonlicensed healthcare professionals.
Intended Audience
Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.
Here are some of the major changes in 2005 guidelines:
- Increased compression to ventilation rate for adult victims from 15:2 to 30:2. The goal for the compression rate for any age victim is now 100 compressions per minute.
- location of hands for compressions in now the inter-mammary line.
- Discontinue use of blind finger sweeps.
- For Children and Infant’s, 5 cycles of CPR must be completed prior to calling 911
Steps to complete the CPR Course Online:
- Register and pay for the Online BLS Part 1 Course ($30)
- Receive via email an online key within 24 hours of registration.
- Complete the Online BLS Part 1 Course through the American Heart’s website
- Attend a skills test at a location close to you (find one close to you)
- Receive your certification card for the skills testing location.
The course fee for the online CPR class is $30.
Register now for the Online BLS Course! $30
Do you live in South Florida? Register for the Online Renewal Package which includes the Online class and skills evaluation for $50.
Register now fo the Online BLS Course with Skills Assessment! $50
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BLS Renewal Class in North Miami – Miami Gardens
December 22, 2008
Course Overview
This CPR course is conducted in affiliation with the American Heart Association, which has updated the guidelines for performance of Basic Life Support. This is the course required by healthcare facilities in order to maintain employment. It is designed for healthcare providers that have taken CPR before and have a current Healthcare Provider card. Our 1 to 1 manikin to student ratio increases the amount of time spent on actual skills resulting in enhanced retention. Upon successful completion a 2-year American Heart Association card will be issued along with a certificate for 3 contact hours.
Course Prerequisite:
A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Pre registration is not required for this program. Just call before class and let us know you are coming and we will save you a seat.
The course fee is $45 for 3 contact hours and includes the AHA textbook from Nursing Unlimited’s Library
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