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 News

AHA announces Hands-Only CPR
Hands-only CPR can increase odds of survival

On March 31, 2008 AHA announced a new method for CPR, it is called Hands-Only CPR. This new form of CPR was implemented to allow individuals to perform chest compressions without delay. Administration of breathing has been removed to insure compression delivery to the chest is done quickly. Hand-only CPR is performed only on ADULTS that have suddenly collapsed in front of you due to cardiac arrest.

Complete Story
Notice to AHA Instructors
Updated Instructor Resources

 News

Traylor is new CTC Coordinator
Chandra Traylor hired to direct the Council's AHA Community Training Center

Chandra Traylor

The Central Shenandoah EMS Council is pleased to announce that Chandra Traylor has been hired to the position of CSEMS’ American Heart Association Community Training Center Coordinator.  As the CTC Coordinator, Chandra is responsible for the administration of the American Heart Association Community Training Center ensuring compliance at all times with the stated CTC responsibilities and will satisfy all identified community CPR and public health care training needs. She will coordinate, teach and staff classes/courses while maintaining all administrative records for a courses and instructors affiliated with the CSEMS Training Center. More...

 News

New Instructor Monitoring Requirement

Effective September 1, 2007. All BLS Instructors will be required to teach one class every 2 years at the Central Shenandoah EMS Council Office. This class will be monitored by Training Center Faculty and will count towards your required monitoring for renewal.  Below is a calendar of upcoming classes at the Central Shenandoah EMS Council.  You must call in to register for the class that you want to teach.

Complete Letter from CTC Coordinator
2007 Calendar

 Resources

Instructor Resources Updated

The CSEMS Council American Heart Association Community Training Center instructor resource page has been updated.  The contents of the instructor CDs for the following courses have been added to the resource page.

Family and Friends
Heartsaver
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Visit the Instructor Resources page to see these newly added documents.  If you have any questions, contact Chandra Traylor at ctraylor@vaems.org.
Notice
Due to rising operational costs CPR course completion cards will now cost $1.50.  Additionally, ACLS and PALS roster fees will be $15.00.  The Community Training Center apologizes for any inconvenience.
AHA CTC Links
Policies & Guidelines Rev.2/24/08
CSEMS AHA CTC Policies and Guidelines
Upcoming Courses
ACLS, PALS, & CPR Courses
Instructor Resources
Password Required
Instructor Interest Form
Interested in becoming an AHA instructor?  Fill out the Instructor Interest Form.
Instructor Monitor Calendar
Calendar of BLS HCP classes at the CSEMS for instructor monitoring..
Fees Rev.5/6/08
AHA fees for texts, rosters, manikins and cards .
American Heart Links
Local AHA Events
Scheduled AHA events in the region
AHA News Releases
News releases from the AHA
Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charges for such a course do not represent income to the Association.
AHA Mission

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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