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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH

LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING CENTER at JSUMC (SOUTH REGION)

Welcome to the HMH Life Support Training Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. We provide pre-hospital training for both HMH and NON-HMH participants. This training is designed for EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Please click CONFIRM ORDER after completing registration. A confirmation email will be sent once submitted.

ATTENTION: Pre-registration is required for everyone. Online course participants must complete the course BEFORE registering for the skills check. Ensure all registration details are accurate to prevent delays.

TO RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL: Register for a different session, and then call (732) 776-4470 to inform us of the change and to cancel the original registration.

Need help finding a spot? Call us at (732) 776-4470.

HMH Team Members in the NORTH or CENTRAL REGION, please select your training center below:

 
 
ACLS (Online with Skills Check) - **[Non-HMH Team Members Only]**

Are you looking for an ACLS course? We have a blended learning option available for you! 

HeartCode ACLS Online is a blended learning program that combines an online course with a hands-on skills session to prepare students for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification:
  • Online course
    A self-directed, personalized learning path that uses adaptive learning technology. Students learn at their own pace and complete a cognitive portion of the course.
     
  • Skills session
    A hands-on session with an AHA instructor or on a simulation station. Students practice and test their skills in a realistic clinical scenario. 
To earn an AHA ACLS Provider eCard, students must complete both the online course and the skills session. The eCard is valid for two years.
 
The course costs $275. The online portion requires a $150 deposit. The balance is due upon completion of the skills check.
ACLS Provider Initial Course (2 Day Course)

NOTE: A current BLS certification is required before you can take this course. 

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider course is a two-day course, designed to train healthcare professionals in managing patients with acute cardiac illnesses using the most current methods available. Information will be reviewed and practice time will be made available to enhance proficiency in the following modalities:


Adjuncts for management of airway control and ventilation
Dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac monitoring
Synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation
Pharmacology for cardiac care
Management of acute MI and stroke
Management of bradycardic and tachycardic patients

NOTE: This is a TWO-DAY course.   You must attend both days.

Course Completion Requirements To receive a course completion card, the student must • attend and participate in the entire course, • demonstrate proficiency in CPR skills, pass required skills tests, and • pass required written tests.

Your course completion card will come as an eCard (electronic card).  This has the same validity as a paper card.

 The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

ACLS Provider Renewal Course (1 Day Course with Pre-Course Work)

ACLS Renewal Course requires PRE-COURSE WORK. MUST READ BELOW.

The ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. This advanced course for experienced Critical Care Providers highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care, and immediate post-cardiac arrest care. ACLS also covers airway management and related pharmacology. 

NOTE:  This 1 day renewal course requires completion of Pre-Course work online.  This advanced course is for experienced Critical Care Providers only.

Your course completion card will come as an eCard (electronic card).  This has the same validity as a paper card. 

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider Course (ATLS)

                  ACSUpdated COVID Guidance for Conducting a COT Trauma Education ...ATLS® Advanced Trauma Life Support®

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
 
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program teaches a systematic and concise approach to the care of trauma patients by providing a safe and reliable method for immediate evaluation and treatment. The program focuses on treating the greatest threat to life first. It demonstrates how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize the patient, and determine if their needs exceed a facility’s capacity.
 
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the ATLS program, the provider will be able to: 
• Demonstrate the concepts and principles of the primary and secondary patient assessments. 
• Establish management priorities in a trauma situation. 
• Initiate primary and secondary management necessary for the emergency management of acute life-threatening conditions promptly. 
 
Accreditation:
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  
 
Types of Courses:
ATLS Full Courses and Hybrid Courses are available for those taking ATLS for the first time or those renewing their ATLS Certification. 
 
ATLS Renewal Courses are available for those who are RENEWING their ATLS certification. You must be eligible within 6 months of your ATLS certification expiration. 
 
Course Cost: 
ATLS Two Day Courses (Full Course: Non-HMH Employees
• Physician- $1000.00
• Resident- $750.00
• PA/NP- $500.00
• Auditor- $250.00
 
ATLS Two Day Courses (Full Course: HMH Employees
• Physician- $750.00
• Resident- $500.00
• PA/NP- $500.00
• Auditor- $250.00
 
ATLS One Day Refresher Course: 
• Physician- $750.00
• Resident- $500.00
• PA/NP- $500.00
• Auditor- $250.00
  
 
Contact Information:
Laurie Pasko RN
ATLS Coordinator JSUMC
 
Important Information: Cancellations within 30 days of class will be subject to a $100 fee (Cost of textbook & materials). 
ATLS - Refresher
 
ACSUpdated COVID Guidance for Conducting a COT Trauma Education ...
 
 
ATLS Renewal Courses are available for those who are RENEWING their ATLS certification. To be eligible, you must be within 6 months of your ATLS certification expiration. 
 

ATLS® Advanced Trauma Life Support®

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
 
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program teaches a systematic and concise approach to the care of trauma patients by providing a safe and reliable method for immediate evaluation and treatment. The program focuses on treating the greatest threat to life first. It demonstrates how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize the patient, and determine if their needs exceed a facility’s capacity.
 
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the ATLS program, the provider will be able to: 
• Demonstrate the concepts and principles of the primary and secondary patient assessments. 
• Establish management priorities in a trauma situation. 
• Initiate primary and secondary management necessary for the emergency management of acute life-threatening conditions promptly. 
 
Accreditation:
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  
 
 
ATLS Renewal Courses are available for those who are RENEWING their ATLS certification. You must be eligible within 6 months of your ATLS certification expiration. 
 
Course Cost: 
 
ATLS One Day Refresher Course: 
• Physician- $750.00
• Resident- $500.00
• PA/NP- $500.00
• Auditor- $250.00
  
 
Contact Information:
Laurie Pasko RN
ATLS Coordinator JSUMC
 
Important Information: Cancellations within 30 days of class will be subject to a $100 fee (Cost of textbook & materials). 
CPR - BLS Provider (Online with Skills Check) **[Non-HMH Team Members]**
Are you looking for a CPR class? We have a blended learning option available for you! 
 
HeartCode BLS Online is a blended learning program from the American Heart Association (AHA) that teaches Basic Life Support (BLS) skills:
  • Online portion
    Students can learn at their own pace using a personalized learning path that adapts to their performance. The course includes self-directed learning, interactive activities, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. This will take approximately one hour to complete.
     
  • Hands-on session
    Students attend an instructor-led session to practice skills, work in teams, and take a skills test. A HeartCode-compatible manikin can be used for the session, which will take approximately one hour to complete. 
     
  • Completion card
    Students who complete the online and hands-on portions receive a two-year AHA BLS Provider course completion card.
     
     
    The course cost is $130.00.   A deposit of $30 is required for the online portion. The balance is due upon completion of the skills check.  
     
     
     
CPR - BLS Provider In Person Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Classroom Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and perform choking relief in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

This course is essential for healthcare professionals who need to perform CPR and other lifesaving skills in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

KEY FEATURES

  • Video-based course ensures consistency
  • Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
  • Student manual includes a Pocket Reference Card for quick emergency information
  • Updated, science-based content reflecting the latest AHA guidelines

COURSE CONTENT

  • Key updates in basic life support, based on the latest American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines
  • Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
  • Understanding the AHA Chain of Survival
  • 1-Rescuer and 2-Rescuer CPR & AED techniques for adults, children, and infants
  • Differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques
  • Bag-mask ventilation for all age groups
  • Rescue breathing and choking relief for adults, children, and infants
  • CPR with an advanced airway

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an official AHA e-card as proof of completion.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

 

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting the arrival of additional EMS resources. EMRs also assist higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. Electronic medical records (EMRs) are a vital part of the comprehensive emergency medical services (EMS) response. Under medical oversight, EMRs perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. This course is for initial training, renewal courses are separate. 
[National EMS Scope of Practice Model]Targeted audience:Government, workplace emergency response teams, industry, lifeguards, security personnel, law enforcement, corrections personnel, and firefighters. 

Prerequisites: Valid BLS Provider card, 16 years of age. 

Course Fee includes: EMR book with worksheets, 2 year certification card. 

Course Content: History and intro to EMS, Health and Wellbeing, Lifting and Moving patients, Patient Assessment, Obstetrical Emergencies, Scene Safety, Legal and Ethical Issues, Airway Management, Medical and Traumatic Emergencies. 

 

 

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

 

Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health: This course is held in the HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, SIM Lab 9th Floor. 19 Davis Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753

This course is recomended for Registered Nurses. 

The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) is a continuing education program intended for nurses who care for the acutely ill and injured pediatric patients. This course introduces and reinforces the fundamentals of an organized, standardized and prioritized approach to the resuscitation and care of the pediatric patients. The ENPC provides participants the opportunity to strengthen and develop their pediatric emergency nursing skills while expanding their personal growth by collaborating with nurses from a variety of practice settings. ENPC brings together participants from various emergency department settings as well as nurses working in other specialties of nursing. 

The two-day Provider Course is intended for initial training, and participants receive a certificate valid for four years upon successful completion.

Day 1 begins at 8am-5:30pm, Day 2 8am-4:00pm. Lunch will be an hour, food is not provided. 

The ENPC Provider course is approved for continuing education contact hours (CECH’s)

Course Content: The Pediatric Patient, Initial Assessment and Triage, Respiratory Distrress and Failure, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Child Matreatment, Toxicologic Emergencies, Pediatric Trauma, Crisis Intervention, The Neonate, Stabilization and Transport. 

Cancellation fee: $100.00 when requested more than 30 days before the course. No refunds after 30 days prior for the course date. 

 

Friends & Family CPR

This course is intended for those who want to learn life-saving rescue skills for newborn to adult. Participants will learn prevention of the most common fatal injuries, the chain of survival, CPR Skills, and relief of a foreign body in the choking person.

HeartCode® Online Request: BLS, ACLS, & PALS for HMH Team Members

HMH TEAM MEMBERS ONLY

HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, and PALS are American Heart Association (AHA) online blended courses that use virtual simulations for training.

Access to the online modules will be granted within one business day of registration.

TO COMPLETE YOUR RENEWAL:

  • Pass the online cognitive portion before scheduling your skills check.

  • Register for the skills check—do not enroll in an in-person CPR class.

Each skills check (BLS, ACLS, or PALS) takes about 15 minutes and can be completed with an AHA instructor or via the VAM system. If registering for multiple disciplines, you can schedule one skills check to cover them all.

⚠ Important: Course fees (excluding material costs) are not AHA income.

⚠ Note: If your certification expires in 2026, your request will be denied.

 

HeartCode® Skills Check: BLS, ACLS, & PALS for HMH Team Members

Register to complete your hands-on skill session for your HeartCode® course.

The skills verification session will take approximately 15-30 minutes per discipline.

The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Check-Off Session is designed for healthcare professionals who need to perform BLS, ACLS, or PALS and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings.

ATTENTION: You must complete the HeartCode® Online Course BEFORE registering. If you are completing multiple modules at once, you only need to sign up for one skills check session.

Heartsaver® CPR AED

The course provides training for anyone who wants to learn basic CPR, use of an AED, and obtain a Heartsaver course completion card.

Course Content:
Includes information on adult and child CPR, AED use (adult/child), Choking (adult/child), Using a mask or barrier device, Phoning for help, and Optional modules in infant CPR and choking.

Audience:
Designed for employee training at companies, corporations, businesses or other entities. For employees and/or designated first responders who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency because of the job requirements .

Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP) - Online Course Request [HMH Team Members]

This is a request to receive the NRP online eighth edition course.  You will receive a link from NRPLearningplatform.com with your access instructions.  This course request is for Hackensack Meridian Health Team Members only. The skills check are closed courses for the staff of the hospital they are affiliated with. If you have any questions about NRP please contact the Life Support Training Center at 732-776-4470 or HMHCPRTRAINING@HMHN.org

 

PALS (Online with Skills Check) **[Non-HMH Team Members]**

Are you looking for a PALS course? We have a blended learning option available for you!

HeartCode PALS Online is a blended learning program from the American Heart Association (AHA) that teaches Basic Life Support (BLS) skills:

  • Online portion
    Students can learn at their own pace using a personalized learning path that adapts to their performance. The course includes self-directed learning, interactive activities, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. This will take approximately one hour to complete.
     
  • Hands-on session
    Students attend an instructor-led session to practice skills, work in teams, and take a skills test. A HeartCode-compatible manikin can be used for the session, which will take approximately one hour to complete.
     

Completion card
Students who complete the online and hands-on portions receive a two-year AHA BLS Provider course completion card.

The course costs $275. The online portion requires a $150 deposit. The balance is due upon completion of the skills check

PALS Provider Course (2 Day Course)

This two-day course teaches Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) according to the standards of the American Heart Association. This course is designed to develop the skills of physicians, nurses, paramedics, and technicians who are regularly involved in emergency cardiac care delivery. The course features discussions and practical skill stations which help develop skills necessary for the delivery of emergency cardiac care.

NOTE: This is a TWO-DAY course.   You must attend both days.

Pre-requisites

You must supply a copy of your:
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card
• If you have an Current PALS Provider card (for Renewals)
You must also be proficient in EKG interpretation.

 Your course completion card will come as an eCard (electronic card).  This has the same validity as a paper card.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

PALS Provider Renewal Course (1 day course with Pre-Course Work)

PALS Renewal Course requires PRE-COURSE WORK. MUST READ BELOW.

This one-day course is for those individuals who need to renew their PALS certification. The renewal course includes discussion and practical skill stations designed to review all topics pertaining to pediatric emergency cardiac care. This class is strictly for those who have completed a full PALS course in the past. If you are unsuccessful in a renewal session, you must taken the 2 day initial course. There is no opportunity to retake a Renewal course.

NOTE:  This 1 day renewal course requires completion of Pre-Course work online.  This advanced course is for experienced Critical Care Providers only.  You must provide proof of completion of the pre-course work at least one day prior to the course date.

Pre-requisites
You must supply a copy of your:
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card
• Current PALS Provider card (for Renewals)
You must also be proficient in EKG interpretation.

Your course completion card will come as an eCard (electronic card).  This has the same validity as a paper card.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Request for an off-site CPR or First Aid Training Program

Interested in bringing a CPR or other AHA training program to your organization? Fill out this form, and our Life Support Training Center team will reach out to discuss the details.

Please include:

  • The type of class you're interested in
  • The training location
  • The estimated number of participants

For HMH Team Members

If you need a renewal, please request it via HeartCode® Online Request for BLS, ACLS, & PALS [HMH Team Members]. If you prefer the four-hour CPR - BLS Provider In-Person Course, please sign up above.

We'll be in touch soon!

 

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC Provider Course: Dates TBA — TKS Solutions, LLC

 

Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health: This course is held in the HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, SIM Lab 9th Floor. 19 Davis Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753

This course is recomended for Registered Nurses. 

The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is a continuing education program intended for nurses who care for the acutely-injured trauma patients. This course intorduces and reinforces the fundamentals of an organized, standarized, prioritized approach to the resuscitation and care of trauma patients. 

Day 1 begins at 8am-5:30pm, Day 2 8am-4:00pm. Lunch will be an hour, food is not provided. 

The TNCC Provider course is approved for continuing education contact hours (CECH's)

TNCC, 9th Edition, features reshaped and revised pre-course learning activities to include modules on communication in the ED and patients in shock; the addition of a chapter on care of LGBTQ+ trauma patients; and more Trauma Nursing Process teaching scenarios which create additional opportunities to apply course content into simulated patient exercises.

Cancellation fee: $100.00 when requested more than 30 days before the course. No refunds after 30 days prior for the course date. 

 

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
 Life Support Training Center
1340 Campus Parkway, Building C, Unit 4
Wall Township, NJ 07753

phone 732-776-4470 (9AM-3PM)
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The Life Support Training Center provides HMH Team Member training at the following facilities:

(Please visit the corresponding training center in the North or Central Region if your facility is not listed below)

  • Bayshore Medical Center
  • Carrier Clinic
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Meridian Health Resources / Meridian Nursing & Rehab
  • Ocean Medical Center
  • Riverview Medical Center
  • Southern Ocean Medical Center
  • Affiliated Clinical Schools, Colleges & Universities
  • Physician Practices/Medical Offices
  • Police/Fire/EMS Agencies