Course Descriptions

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ASHI - BLS
Students learn how to recognize a life-threatening emergency, how to provide basic life support and what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking. ASHI’s Basic Life Support, BLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers has been approved for training for Emergency Medical Services personnel and is accepted by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Documents:
Flyer - PDF

Links:
ASHI

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ASHI - Basic First Aid
The ASHI Basic First Aid course helps students develop basic first aid knowledge, skills, and the confidence to respond. This first aid training program is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2015 AHA and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid.

Documents:
Flyer - PDF

Links:
ASHI

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ASHI - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
ASHI Advanced Cardiac Life Support program is a scenario (case-based) continuing education ACLS course intended for trained and skilled healthcare providers who either direct or participate in cardiopulmonary emergencies and resuscitation efforts. This ACLS certification course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to enhance and refine knowledge and hands-on skill proficiency in emergency cardiovascular care. ASHI’s ACLS training program conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

Documents:
Flyer - PDF

Links:
ASHI

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PEPP (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers) - PROVIDER
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.

Links:
PEPP
American Academy of Pediatrics 

Resources:
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers, 3rd Edition
ISBN-13: 9781449670436

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NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - PROVIDER
This course has been designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.

Links:
NRP
NRP LMS Login
American Academy of Pediatrics

Resources:
Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 7th Edition
ISBN - 9781610020244

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NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
GCEMS, in partnership with St. Anthony Hospitals Prehospital Services, offers the EMT-Basic course, consisting of a minimum of 180 hours of classroom and practical sessions and at least 44 hours of clinical rotations in the hospital and ambulance settings (outside of regular classroom time). This course prepares the student for the National Registry exam and Colorado State EMT certification. We offer a course annually that takes approximately 3 months with clinicals.

Documents:
EMT Candidate Handbook - PDF

Links:
NREMT - EMT Certification
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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NREMT Emergency Medical Technician - REFRESHER
GCEMS offers the EMT-Basic Refresher course consisting of 48 hours of classroom and practical sessions. The course encompasses the continuing education requirements for Colorado State and NREMT EMT-Basic renewal.

Documents:
NREMT Recertification Guide - PDF

Links:
NREMT - EMT Recertification
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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NREMT Emergency Medical Technician - PRACTICAL EXAM
GCEMS is a testing site and is able to offer practical exam testing for the NREMT-Basic certification. Students are allowed to sit for the exam 3 times before they need to pursue remedial training.

Links:
NREMT - Certification
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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NREMT ALS REFRESHER
The goal of the ALS Refresher course is to provide a review of the ALS curriculum and to prepare the student to successfully complete the Colorado Paramedic or Intermediate 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.

Links:
NREMT
CDPHE Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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CDPHE Approved IV Endorsement 
Certified Colorado EMT-Basics are permitted to perform intravenous insertion under medical direction following successful completion of this course. The class includes 24 hours of the theory of fluid therapy and practical training and 8 to 16 hours in-hospital clinical experience.

Documents:
CDPHE Intravenous/Intraosseous Therapy and Medication Administration Course Curriculum - PDF

Links:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Resources:
IV Therapy, Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1st edition
ISBN-10: 0763715794

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CDPHE Approved Basic ECG Interpretation 
Basic ECG Interpretation is designed for participants without a healthcare background and for health care professionals who want a review of cardiac rhythms. Students learn through lecture, audiovisuals, case studies, and the instructor’s clinical experiences:

Links:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment