Special Services
Please indicate when scheduling with First Response if you need special accommodations to participate in the live simulation.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please call First Response at (859) 219-9799.
Overview
Leaders in an adult cardiac arrest must be knowledgeable regarding the best evidence practice of running a code according to the guidelines set by the American Heart Association.
Pre-test
Before registering for a live simulation activity, it will be necessary to purchase an ACLS text book AND complete the pre-test. The text book can be purchased from First Response of the Bluegrass. The link to the pre-test is located at the bottom of Page ii of the text book. Complete the pre-test at the American Heart Association website at www.heart.org/eccstudent.
You MUST bring copies of the Certificate of Completion for the online modules and the Pre-Test Certificate to the live simulation.
Speakers
Joe Kinney, EMTP, AHA TCC
Owner and President First Response of the Bluegrass Lexington, Kentucky
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Stephen Kinney, MA
Vice President First Response of the Bluegrass Fire Fighter Paramedic Lexington Fire Department Lexington, Kentucky
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Mark Harvey, EMT-P, HM Tech
ACLS/PALS/CPR Instructor First Response of the Bluegrass Lexington, Kentucky
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Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPE Competencies
- Roles/ Responsibilities
- Interprofessional Communication
- Teams and Teamwork
CPE
This application-based activity will award 3.00 contact hours (0.300 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.
Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 3.00 hours of participation.
CDE
This live course meets regulatory requirements for 3.00 hours credit as permitted by 201 KAR 8:532 for dentists and 201 KAR 8:562 for dental hygienists.
CNE
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.00 nursing contact hours.
Acknowledgement
In collaboration with UK HealthCare.Custom
After completing all of the online pre-requisites located at www.cecentral.com/sim, please call First Response of the Bluegrass at (859) 219-9799 to schedule a live, simulation check off training. There is no charge for this training. The live check off will take place at First Response - 828 Lane Allen Road #180 - Lexington, Kentucky.
