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Center for Emergency Response Training

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The Continuing Medical Education-CME Office provides non-credit training and continuing education courses for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, such as EMT's and paramedics, as well as nurses, physicians, and other allied healthcare professionals in the community.

Continuing Medical Education-CME is housed in the Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on the University's Campus. The Office has been designated as an authorized training center (TC) of the American Heart Association. The Office also provides other non-credit training courses of interest to the emergency response community.

â–¼   Schedule of Classes/Registration

Space is limited, so register early. Registrations must be received no later than three days prior to the date of the class. Please call the front office to register and remit payment using a credit or debit card. No checks please.

 

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Department of EMS Education

Attention: Rebecca Faulk Continuing Education Coordinator

600 Clinic Dr- Suite 400

Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Please call (251)-461-1832 to register for AHA and NCCP classes



 

â–¼   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider

Designed for healthcare professionals whose daily occupation demands proficiency in the knowledge and skills of adult resuscitation. A current BLS card is recommended. The course is conducted in one day and approximately 8 to 10 hours in duration.

â–¼   Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider

Designed for healthcare professionals whose daily occupation demands proficiency in the knowledge and skills of pediatric resuscitation. A current BLS card is recommended. The course is taught in one day; however pre-course work and self-assessment test must be completed prior to attending the class.

â–¼   Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP)

Courses are scheduled on an as needed basis.

â–¼   Basic Life Support (BLS) - Healthcare Provider CPR

Designed for healthcare professionals who may need to provide either basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED use, or foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management in either children or adults. The course is approximately 4 hours in duration.

â–¼   Instructor Courses

Designed for participants from a Provider course who attain Instructor Potential (IP) status. Course is a one day, eight (8) hour course which qualifies the participant to educate students at the Provider levels. These courses are by invitation only.

â–¼   Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid

Designed for laypersons who have a need to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management techniques for adults. This course is useful for elementary through high school students, neighborhood groups with primarily adults and spouses caring for adults at high risk for heart attacks or strokes.

â–¼   EMT, AEMT and Paramedic Refresher Courses

Designed to assist those licensed EMS personnel who are in need of a DOT National Standard EMS Refresher class for recertification purposes. Call department for availability and costs.

â–¼   Cancellation

Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of registrations are not met. If a class is cancelled you will be notified via email three days prior to course date. If you are unable to attend the class you initially registered for you may transfer to another class or request  a refund. If you choose to transfer, please notify our office 3 days prior to the class date. No Call/No Show attendees will only be allowed one occurrence to reschedule a class without forfeiting the registration fee.

â–¼   Meals

Participants must arrange for their own meals.

â–¼   Location

The CME courses are offered at the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ Main Campus, EOB Bldg, 600 Clinic Drive, 4th floor.

 

 

â–¼   Contact Information

Continuing Education Coordinator

Rebecca Faulk

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Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions

Department of Emergency Medical Services

600 Clinic Drive Suite 400

Mobile, AL 36688-0002

(251)-461-1832