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Non-Credit, Short-Term Training & Community Education Programs
Allied Health Programs
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ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
This course of study is an American Heart Association program approved for continuing education credit for licensed paramedics, RNs and physicians. Transition to Paramedic Practice - ACLS
| Course Code: |
ALH 700 |
| Course: |
16 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$100.00 excluding textbook |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| This course is presented four consecutive Tuesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm. Students must contact the Instructor to coordinate registration and gain approval for admission. This program may also be presented on demand over two consecutive 8-hour instructional days. |
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PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
This course of study is an American Heart Association program approved for continuing education credit for licensed paramedics, RNs and physicians. Transition to Paramedic Practice - PALS
| Course Code: |
ALH 701 |
| Course: |
16 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$100.00 excluding textbook |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| This course is presented four consecutive Tuesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm. Students must contact the Instructor to coordinate registration and gain approval for admission. This program may also be presented on demand over two consecutive 8-hour instructional days. |
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BTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support)
This course of study is an American Heart Association program approved for continuing education credit for licensed paramedics, RNs and physicians. Transition to Paramedic Practice - BTLS
| Course Code: |
ALH 702 |
| Course: |
16 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$100.00 excluding textbook |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| This course is presented four consecutive Tuesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm. Students must contact the Instructor to coordinate registration and gain approval for admission. This program may also be presented on demand over two consecutive 8-hour instructional days. |
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CPR
This course of study is an approved American Heart Association program providing instruction in one-and-two rescuer CPR, first aid for choking, pediatric basic life support, automated external defibrillation and special situation for CPR.
| Course Code: |
ALH 703 |
| Course: |
8 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$50.00 excluding textbook |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| Students must contact the Instructor to coordinate registration and gain approval for admission to the CPR course. |
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Heartsaver AED
This course of study is an approved American Heart Association program providing training on the safety and use of automated external defibrillators and certification in infant, child, and adult CPR.
| Course Code: |
ALH 704 |
| Course: |
6-8 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$10.00 |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| Offered upon request on the third Thursday of each month. |
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24 Hour Basic EMT Refresher Course
This course is intended for licensed EMTs and is approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health. This program meets requirements for licensure renewal at the Basic EMT level.
| Course Code: |
ALH 705 |
| Course: |
24 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$50.00 |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
| This course is presented in a combination of scheduled time frames best suited to coordinate student schedules and may include six [four hour] sessions or three [eight-hour] sessions. |
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48 Hour Paramedic Refresher Course
This course is required for licensed paramedics and is approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health. This program
meets requirements for licensure renewal at the paramedic level.
| Course Code: |
ALH 706 |
| Course: |
48 non-credit contact hours |
| Cost: |
$100.00 |
| Location: |
Decatur Campus – Shelton Health Building |
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This course is presented in a combination of scheduled time frames best suited to coordinate student schedules and may include twelve [four hour] sessions or eight [six hour] sessions. |
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