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Formal Education CoursesPlease Note; This page contains Adobe Acrobat PDF files. The PDF files contain course application information and registration information. To view PDF documents you must have either the Adobe Acrobat Reader Browser Plugin for Explorer or Netscape. Acrobat Reader is freeware and can be downloaded here. Additionally, information contained on this page is updated on a regular basis. However, courses may be subject to change or may be full. For further information please contact HealthONE EMS at (303) 788-6317. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider The American Heart Association (AHA) developed this 16-hour program. It includes lecture, practice, and testing scenarios. Proficiency cards are issued for a 2-year period. Any fees collected for this course will not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal This 8-hour course was developed to assist ACLS providers in maintaining ACLS proficiency. Individuals who possess a current ACLS card are eligible to renew through this 1-day program. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor This 8-hour course is designed to prepare experienced ACLS providers to teach ACLS courses. Students must provide a letter of recommendation from an ACLS Course Director and instruct in one future ACLS course under supervision prior to successful course completion. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Provider This 16-hour course is an advanced level continuing education course sponsored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). Participants apply critical thinking skills to integrate pathophysiology and assessment findings to determine treatment intervention. Provider recognition is approved for 3 years. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Instructor This course is designed to train currently certified AMLS Providers to teach AMLS in accordance with current National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) guidelines. The AMLS Instructor Program is endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Colorado EMS Assistant Instructor This eight-hour program was developed through the State Prehospital Care Program. The program is essential for the skills instructor and includes: Role of the assistant instructor Attributes of professional instruction Techniques appropriate for the adult learner Classroom communication Coaching skills Steps in teaching motor skills Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Colorado EMS Primary Instructor These courses were developed through the Emergency Medical Services Section of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division to build upon each other and are taught in a sequential manner. In order to register for the Primary Instructor Course, you must have completed the one-day Assistant Instructor Course. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Colorado EMT Training Administration Orientation This eight-hour course is designed to orient course coordinators and primary instructors to the rules, regulations, and policies governing the presentation of EMT-B training in Colorado. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online CPR: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider This 4-hour course is open to anyone who wishes to obtain a CPR course completion card and is a prerequisite for the EMT-Basic course. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top CPR: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider Renewal This 3-hour course is open to anyone who wishes to renew a current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top CPR: American Heart Association BLS Instructor This 8-hour course is designed to train current CPR providers to teach CPR and AED in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Assisting Individuals in Crisis Crisis intervention is a specialized acute mental health intervention and has been referred to as "emotional first aid." Most crisis interventions are typically done individually (one-on-one). This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals and protocol for individual intervention. Participants are provided an opportunity to practice the concepts presented. The training session meets the requirements of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Course topics include: The role of individual crisis intervention in CISM, Psychological reactions in crisis, Listening and communication skills, Mechanisms of action in crisis interventions, Crisis communication techniques, The SAFER-R model of individual crisis intervention and Questioning techniques Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Intervention: Combination Course Crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first-aid.” Crisis interventions are typically done individually (one-on-one) or in groups. The Assisting Individuals in Crisis program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of individual intervention. The audience for this class includes emergency services, school personnel, and industrial peer support personnel without formal training in mental health, and mental health professionals who desire to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques. The Group Crisis Intervention training program is designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum. The Group Crisis Intervention course prepares participants to understand a wide range of crisis services including crisis education, significant other support services, on-scene support services, demobilizations after large scale traumatic incidents, small group defusings, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for follow-up services and referrals when necessary is also described. This unique combination course is an intensive crisis intervention training experience. Participants must attend all 3 days for successful course completion. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Group Crisis Intervention The CISM: Group Crisis Intervention training program is open to new members of CISM teams and to individuals who are interested in learning about critical incident stress management. This training session meets the requirements of the Colorado CISM network and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Course topics include: Critical incident stress (CIS), CISM team considerations, Defusing simulation, Types of CISM Interventions, Stress symptoms, Debriefing simulation, The Seven Phase CISM Model and Conducting CISM interventions Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Grief Following Trauma In the course of nearly everyone’s life, they will, at some time, encounter people grieving the loss of a loved one from a traumatic event. This course is designed to help both professional and lay people identify characteristics of trauma and traumatic events, the normalcy of traumatic grief reactions, learn good death notification and body identification techniques, become skilled at identifying warning signs of complications, and learn the importance of early interventions and support utilizing the SAFER-R model. Participants will increase their knowledge of how trauma impacts the grief process and will gain skills for evaluating and supporting persons who have experienced traumatic loss. Upon completion, participants will be able to: identify types of traumatic events and the characteristics of trauma and grief; describe normal responses to trauma and normal grief responses; describe factors that may complicate the traumatic grief process; learn practical and effective methods of death notification and preparation for body identification; identify the primary needs of people experiencing grief following trauma; and outline techniques for supporting people grieving a trauma and for self-care. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Strategic Response to Crisis Knowledge of the sequence of crisis intervention processes and the appropriate use for individuals or groups, and at what times and under what circumstances, is crucial to all effective early intervention programs. This course will present essential information for the assessment of both crisis situations and the effects of critical incidents on individuals involved in those situations. Participants will learn to create an effective plan of action to assist those in crisis. Strategic planning and tactical decision-making and the rationale for choosing one set of crisis intervention processes over another are emphasized. Participants will complete a series of exercises designed to sharpen their assessment and crisis planning skills. This course builds confidence that crisis interventionists will make the right choices of interventions for the populations they are assisting under special circumstances. Course topics include: strategic planning as it applies to crisis intervention; the elements of the National Incident Management System and relate those elements to crisis intervention; comprehensive, integrated, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention program; the planning process designed to assist the participants in assessing target populations and in determining the type, timing, and resources necessary to assist large numbers of people involved in a crisis; and the most important crisis intervention tactics to apply in a simulated complicated or large-scale crisis event. Course Flyer 2008 CISM Group Crisis training is a prerequisite. Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Advanced Group Crisis Intervention The CISM: Advanced Group Crisis Intervention training program has been designed to offer the experienced provider the latest information on critical incident stress management techniques and post-trauma syndromes. Special emphasis is placed on troubleshooting difficult and complex situations. This training session meets the requirements of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. Course topics include: crisis intervention concepts, rationale for CISM, post traumatic stress syndromes, research findings, troubleshooting common problems, dealing with difficult debriefings and defusings, mass disaster applications, and application exercises. Course Flyer 2008 Basic CISM training is a prerequisite. Back To Top Critical Incident Stress Management: (CISM) Team Evolution And Management Critical Incident Stress Management strategies and interventions can only be effectively delivered through a well-organized and orchestrated CISM Team. Team Development and management skills are critical to the effective functioning of a CISM team. This course will explore: leadership and management strategies; team development activities; team evolution considerations; preventative maintenance; learning from the past; and how to help teams remain healthy. Basic CISM training is a prerequisite. Back To Top EKG: 12 Lead Interpretation This 8-hour course introduces the basics of 12 lead acquisition and interpretation. A strong knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms is required. The focus of the program is 12 lead interpretation including axis determination, IVCD, infarct pattern recognition, hypertrophy, and electrolyte changes. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online EKG: Basic Interpretation HealthONE EMS, in partnership with Arapahoe Community College, offers the Basic EKG course. This 30-hour course is open to all interested parties and is of particular benefit to those working in emergency departments, telemetry units, or preparing for entry into a paramedic program. Please note that this course will cover dysrhythmia interpretation and analysis. It does not include the management of dysrhythmias. Course Flyer 2008 Students registering for this class must apply for stipend at College In Colorado. Back To Top EMS Continuing Education Please use the registration form below to register for Continuing Education hours when attending a HealthONE EMS primary or refresher course for CE hours. Please call (303) 788-6317 for a current schedule of available dates and topics. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Please review the EMT Career Flowchart The HealthONE EMS Department, in partnership with Arapahoe Community College, offers the EMT-Basic course, consisting of a minimum of 180 hours of classroom and practical sessions and 58 hours of clinical rotations in the hospital and ambulance settings (outside of regular classroom time). The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Emergency Medical Services Section of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. This course prepares the student for the National Registry exam and Colorado State EMT-Basic certification. Click here to download the EMT-B Packet A hard copy of the EMT-B course information packet is available upon request. Course Flyer 2008 EMT Basic Program Hosted by Platte Canyon Fire Department Students registering for this class must apply for stipend at College In Colorado. Back To Top EMT-Basic Refresher HealthONE EMS, in partnership with Arapahoe Community College, offers the EMT-Basic Refresher course consisting of 48 hours of classroom and practical sessions and a 4-hour State Certification Practical Skills Examination. The course encompasses the continuing education requirements for Colorado State EMT-Basic renewal. Course Flyer 2008 Students receive two semester hours of college credit. Students registering for this class must apply for stipend at College In Colorado. Back To Top EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) The HealthONE EMS Department is pleased to offer the EMT-Intermediate course. The course consists of a minimum of 171 hours of classroom and practical sessions, and 94 hours of clinical experience. The course is designed to meet the objectives of the Prehospital Care Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, EMS & Prevention Division. It is designed to prepare the student for the Colorado State EMT-Intermediate written examination. Back To Top EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) HealthONE EMS, in partnership with Arapahoe Community College, offers the EMT-Paramedic course. The course consists of a minimum of 436 hours of classroom and practical sessions and 650 hours of clinical and field experience. The course is designed to prepare the student for the National Registry examination. The program may be completed in 6, 12, 18, or 24 months. Please contact Dennis Edgerly at (303) 788-6384 for further information. Course Flyer 2008 Click here to download the EMT Paramedic Application Packet. Students registering for this class must apply for stipend at College In Colorado. Back To Top EMT-Paramedic Refresher The goal of the Paramedic Refresher course is to provide a review of the paramedic curriculum and to prepare the student to successfully complete the Colorado Paramedic certificate renewal. The course meets all National Registry mandatory core content requirements and the Colorado State renewal requirements. It is designed to refresh and reinforce previous knowledge and explore new concepts. It includes a one-day Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) refresher program. The 64-hour course is scheduled for one 8-hour day each week. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top IV Approval HealthONE EMS, in partnership with Arapahoe Community College, offers the IV Approval course. Students certified as EMT-Basics are permitted to perform intravenous insertion under medical direction following successful completion of the course. The class includes 24 hours of the theory of fluid therapy and practical training and 8 to 16 hours in-hospital clinical experience. Course Flyer 2008 IV Student Application Packet Back To Top National Registry Examination The National Registry written examination is offered for the EMT-Basic, and the written and practical examination is available for the EMT-Intermediate and the EMT-Paramedic. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top National Registry Examination - ALS Skills Review Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider This 16-hour program focuses on acute care of critically ill pediatric patients. Content is appropriate for physicians, nurses, and paramedics involved in emergency care. This course meets all requirements as set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA). Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor This one-day course is designed to train current PALS providers to teach PALS in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Students must provide a letter of recommendation from a PALS Course Director and instruct in one future PALS course under supervision prior to successful course completion. Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the AHA. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal This 8-hour program was developed to assist PALS providers in remaining current in PALS. Individuals who possess a current PALS card are eligible to renew through this 1-day program. This course meets all requirements as set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA). Any fees collected for this course do not represent income for the American Heart Association. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) This course was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and includes the most recent educational developments in prehospital pediatric care including the pediatric components of the National Standard Curricula for EMT-Basics, Intermediates, and Paramedics. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Preceptor Program This 8-hour program is designed to familiarize preceptors with their roles and responsibilities and the EMS Program expectations. The goals are to improve the quality of the precepted experience for students and preceptors and to improve the consistency of objective assessment of student performance. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider The PHTLS Provider course is an intensive 16-hour experience. It is available to all levels of prehospital care providers and programs are typically attended by emergency first responders (fire, police, search and rescue, etc.), EMTs, paramedics, nurses (including: industrial based occupational health nurses), physicians, and physician assistants. The course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive skills station components meant to enhance the prehospital care providers' knowledge, and further develop the critical thinking skills required to effectively treat the trauma patient in the field. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Refresher The PHTLS Refresher course is an 8-hour workshop that incorporates interactive teaching sessions and evaluation stations. Candidates who wish to participate in a refresher course must have successfully completed a PHTLS or BTLS provider course within the last 4 years prior to the course. Recognition of successful completion of PHTLS provider and Refresher courses is for 4 years. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor This 8-hour course is provided in accordance with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians guidelines and is designed to prepare the PHTLS provider for a role as a PHTLS Instructor/ Coordinator. This course is open to interested paramedics, EMT-Is, nurses, and physicians who have successfully completed the PHTLS Provider course. Upon completion of this program, the participant will be eligible for Instructor/ Coordinator status, pending approval of course faculty and evaluation of performance in both lecture and practical situations in a future PHTLS Provider course. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Simulations as a Teaching Technique and Basics of Moulage The teaching technique of simulation enhances the transition from classroom to field performance. This session explores techniques for retention of information, cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation, and affective skills. The participant will create, conduct, and evaluate a patient simulation. The moulage lesson is designed to prepare the participant to create basic wounds and skin conditions for classroom simulations using live patient models. Course Flyer 2008 Back To Top Register Online Practical Skills Examination This skills examination determines competency in specific skills as defined by the State Prehospital Care Program for certification or recertification of the BLS (EMT-B) or ALS (EMT-P). Course Flyer 2008 (ALS) Course Flyer 2008 (BLS) Back To Top |
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