Class Schedule

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100% Online: CPR/AED **No Certification**
100% Online: ODJFS Approved Child Abuse

This ODJFS/OCCRRA approved online course is geared towards Ohio Childcare Providers, but is open to anyone that desires to learn more about child abuse recognition and prevention.  This course teaches about physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect. 

This course is completely done online.  At the conclusion of the course, the participant will receive a certificate that should be uploaded to their OCCRRA account.  If you have any problems with this, please contact 1st Choice CPR at 330-415-4401 or email us at: info@1stChoiceCPR.com

 

 

100% Online: ODJFS Approved Communicable Disease

This ODJFS/OCCRRA approved online course is geared towards Ohio Childcare Providers, but is open to anyone that desires to learn more about common communicable diseases.  This course teaches how germs are spread, how to break the chain of infection, proper diapering procedure, basic food safety and common bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.

This course is completely done online.  At the conclusion of the course, the participant will receive a certificate that should be uploaded to their OCCRRA account.  If you have any problems with this, please contact 1st Choice CPR at 330-415-4401 or email us at: info@1stChoiceCPR.com

ACLS Skills Testing

Prerequisites: Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode ACLS online AND have your Certificate of Completion (Printed or on your mobile device) with you at skills session.      

Class Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours

Audience: Those who have their HeartCode ACLS Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion Card: ACLS Provider eCard is usually issued within 2 business days.  A letter of completion is given to each student after succcessfully completing the skills session.  The eCard is valid for 2 years.

NOTES: Part 1 of this course is taken purchased and taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.   The SkillsSession & Testing (Parts 2 & 3) will be completed at 1st Choice CPR unless other arrangements have been made.

Access to the ACLS Provider Manual eBook is included with Heartcode ACLS.  You will be able to access the Provider Manual from within the course. 

ONLY AHA issued certificates are acceptable

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course

This is a RENEWAL course.  If you do not have a current ACLS certification or this is your first time taking ACLS, you need the BLENDED ACLS skills (Purchase the HeartCode ACLS at eLearning.Heart.org)

You must be proficient in BLS Skills AND complete the ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment at elearning.heart.org/courses

 Written Exam(s)  The ACLS written test is 50 questions.  IF renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered.  There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessments(s).  It is open-book.

If you order a PAPER book, you will receive your book at class check-in.   You may call our office at 330-415-4401 to make arrangements to pick up your book sooner at our North Canton office. 

ASHI (American Safety Health Institute) 1st Aid Class

This comprehensive 1st Aid course covers many Injury, Medical and Environmental emergencies-Including:

  • Major & Minor External Bleeding Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Amputation
  • Impaled Objects
  • Bone Injuries
  • Head/Spinal Injuries
  • Internal Bleeding
  • Burns
  • Altered Mental Status
  • Breathing Difficulties/Asthma
  • Severe Allergic Reactions/Epi Pens
  • Heart Attacks & Strokes
  • Seizures
  • Diabetes/Low Blood Sugar
  • Syncope/Near Syncope
  • Bites/Stings
  • Hot/Cold Emergencies

Certification:

This is a 2 Year certification.  Cards are issued at class unless the student's employer requests that they be sent to them if they are paying.   


Class Length:

The class is 3 hours.

ASHI (American Safety Health Institute) CPR/AED Class-Adult, Child & Infant

** NOTE: This is NOT the course for licensed healthcare providers. If you are a licensed healthcare provider, you should take the AHA BLS Provider course instead. BLS is colored blue on our calendar. **

Course Description:

ASHI's CPR and AED training course is designed specifically for laypeople, and is an excellent choice for CPR and defibrillator training (AED) in both community and workplace settings. This course will help prepare individuals to respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and choking incidents in adults, children and infants. This CPR and AED course conforms to the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

Designed for:

Individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers, but who desire, or are required, to be certified in CPR and the use of an AED:

  • Emergency response teams in the workplace
  • Indepent Providers
  • Teachers, coaches
  • Parents
  • Babysitters, childcare providers


Certification:

This is a 2 Year certification.  Cards are issued at class unless the student's employer requests that they be sent to them if they are paying.   


Class Length:

The class is 3 hours.

 

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Class

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals (healthcare students, medical professionals, EMS, and other personnel working in healthcare occupations) the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, effective manner. 

Completion Card: This is a 2 year certification.

Written Exam: There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to pass the final assessment.  It is open-book. 

In the classroom, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing.  

 

 

BLENDED: 1st Aid Skills Testing Session (includes course link)

Audience: Those who have completed the online portion of the ASHI 1st Aid course.

Prerequisites: Must have completed the American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) 1st Aid online.   Please bring in your certificate of completion with you to the skills testing.  If you are unable to print or bring up the certificate on your mobile device, call us for help. 

You DO NOT need to purchase the ASHI 1st Aid course!  Everything for the blended course & testing is included. 

Completion Card:  ASHI 1st Aid certification is usually issued within 2 business days.  The eCard is valid for 2 years.  ODJFS forms for childcare providers are given out at class after successful skills testing.

ONLY ASHI-issued certificates are acceptable.

BLENDED: CPR/AED Skills Testing Session (includes course link)

Audience: Those who have completed the online portion of the ASHI CPR/AED course.

** NOTE: This is NOT the course for licensed healthcare providers. If you are a licensed healthcare provider, you should take the AHA BLS Provider course instead. BLS is colored blue on our calendar. **

Prerequisites: Must have completed the American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) CPR/AED online.   Please bring your certificate of completion with you to the skills testing session. If you are not able to print it or pull it up on your mobile device, call us for help. 

You DO NOT need to purchase the ASHI CPR/AED course!  Everything for the blended course & testing is included. 

Completion Card:  ASHI CPR/AED certification is usually issued within 2 business days.  The eCard is valid for 2 years.  ODJFS forms for childcare providers are given out at class after successful skills testing.

ONLY ASHI-issued certificates are acceptable.

 

BLS Skills Testing

Audience: Those who have their Certificate of Completion after completing the online HeartCode Course.

Prerequisites: Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode BLS online AND have your Certificate of Completion (Either printed or on your mobile device) with you when you attend the skills session.

Completion Card:  BLS Provider eCard is usually issued within 2 business days.  A letter of completion is given to each student after successully completing the skills session. The eCard is valid for 2 years.

NOTES: Part 1 of this course is taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.  The Skills Session & Testing (Parts 2 and 3) will be completed at 1st Choice CPR unless other arrangements have been made.

ONLY AHA-issued certificates are acceptable.

**IF you are also scheduling an ACLS And/or PALS skills session, do not register here.  Please register for the other skills session(s) first, as BLS SkillsTesting can be done concurrently with an advance course.**

PALS Skills Testing

Prerequisites: Must have completed the American Heart Association HeartCode PALS online AND have your Certificate of Completion (Printed or on your mobile device) with you at skills session.      

Class Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours

Audience: Those who have their HeartCode PALS Certificate of Completion after completing the online course.

Completion Card: PALS Provider eCard is issued within 2 business days.  A letter of completion is given to each student after succcessfully completing the skills session.  The eCard is valid for 2 years.

NOTES: Part 1 of this course is purchased and taken ONLINE through eLearning.Heart.org.   The Skills Session & Testing (Parts 2 & 3) will be completed at 1st Choice CPR unless other arrangements have been made.

Access to the PALS Provider Manual eBook is included with HeartCode PALS.  You will be able to access the Provider Manual from the course. 

ONLY AHA -issued certificates are acceptable

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course

Optional BLS Renewal: You may renew your BLS Provider eCard when you take this class.  BLS recertification during PALS requires additional skills testing and taking the written exam.  This option saves money and about 3 hours compared to the regular BLS class.

Prerequisites:

This is a RENEWAL course.  If you do not have a current PALS certification or this is your first time taking PALS, you need the BLENDED PALS skills (Purchase the HeartCode PALS at eLearning.Heart.org)

Must be proficient in BLS Skills AND complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work through  https://elearning.heart.org/course/426

 

Written Exam(s)  The PALS written test is 50 questions.  IF renewing BLS, an additional 25-question test will be administered.  There are 2 attempts allowed to score 84% or better to opass the final assessment(s).  It is open-book.

If you order a PAPER book, you will recieve your book at class check-in.  You may call our office at 330-415-4401 to make arrangements to pick up your book sooner at our North Canton office.

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1st Choice CPR
 7237 Whipple Ave. NW, Suite A
North Canton, OH 44720

phone (330) 415-4401

Want to pay at the time of the class?  Just enter PAYATCLASS in the Promo Code box during registration. (Not valid with Online courses)  We accept cash, debit/credit cards, company checks and Apple Pay. 

Does your company get billed for your class?  Just enter INVOICE in the Promo Code Box during registration.  This must be already established with 1st Choice CPR.

 

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.