Class Schedule

Start the registration process by selecting (clicking) on the date/time/class on the calendar that is right for you. 

Private classes available. If the scheduled days for ACLS or PALS do not work for you, give us a call, we may be able to help!

ACLS (Initial and Update 2020 Guidelines)

This course is designed primarily for healthcare professionals in emergency departments, intensive care units, critical care departments, surgical areas, or pre-hospital environments, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency. The ACLS Provider course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) arrest, symptomatic bradycardia, tachyarrhythmia, acute coronary syndrome, and acute ischemic stroke.

Please note this class is taught with the understanding the student is proficient in the interpretation of EKG strips and the correct associated treatment. Interpretation is not taught during this course. The REQUIRED precourse self-assessment AND precourse work has to be passed with a minimum of 70% prior to class. If it is not completed prior to class you may be rescheduled. Expect these precourse activities to take about 3 hours.

If you need more resources to learn the EKG strip and interpretations we recommend using www.practicalclinicalskills.com/ecg-tutorial and www.skillstat.com

 

Basic Life Support- BLS (Initial and renewal)

A 2020 American Heart Association BLS book is REQUIRED for this course. You may choose a digital or hard copy of the manual but must have one for class. (Allied Health Students do not need to purchase book but may).

The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers class provides information on adult, pediatric and infant CPR, including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask. The class also covers automated external defibrillation for adults and children, foreign-body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious), special resuscitation situations, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. 

This class is required for anyone working in a hospital or healthcare setting.  Students not in a healthcare setting are also welcome to take this CPR class. 

Within the confirmation email is a link to a study guide for your reference prior to class. You may feel free to print and bring it with you.

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 4 hours. Class run times vary based upon competence level and number of students. The course typically runs 2-3 hours. ABC and BBP cannot be completed at the same time as evening or Sunday classes.

PALS 2020 Guidelines (Initial and Update)

The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. 

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations.

Please note this class is taught with the understanding the student is proficient in the interpretation of EKG strips and the correct associated treatment. Interpretation is not taught during this course; it is taught during the EKG course. The pretest has to be passed with a minimum of 70% prior to class.

If you need more resources to learn the EKG strip and interpretations we recommend using www.practicalclinicalskills.com/ecg-tutorial and www.skillstat.com

HeartSaver CPR/First Aid/AED

HeartSaver CPR, First Aid, AED course for non-healthcare professionals. 

Heartsaver courses are intended for individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. This would include teachers, childcare workers, fitness trainers, corporate workers, restaurant employees, lifeguards, coaches, parents, babysitters, and anyone who wants to learn how to do CPR and give First Aid.

The Heartsaver CPR AED course covers adult, child, and infant CPR and use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Included in the course is relief of choking.

Heartsaver First Aid provides first responders with training in basic first aid procedures—including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA. The course covers first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies.

The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course combines all of the information provided in both the CPR AED and First Aid classes into one class.

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 6 hours . Class run times vary based upon competence level, number of students and modules taught. The course typically runs 3 hours for First Aid with Adult only CPR/AED and 4 hours for First Aid with Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED (required for teaching credential).

HeartSaver CPR AED

This course is for non healthcare professionals who need CPR and AED training. 2010 AHA guideline student workbook is required for the course. You may use a hard copy or ebook (when available). You may bring a previously purchased book if it is the current version. 

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 3 hours . Class run times vary based upon competence level, number of students and modules taught. The course typically runs 45 minutes for Adult only CPR/AED and 1.4 hours for Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED.

HSI CPR/First Aid/AED

ASHI CPR, AED and Basic First Aid combination training allows instructors an easy option for students seeking a comprehensive training class. The program helps develop basic first aid knowledge and skills, and the confidence to respond. CPR, AED and Basic First Aid combination training is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC, and the 2015 AHA and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid.

 

Perfect For

Individuals who require or desire CPR, AED and first aid knowledge and skills:

  • Emergency response teams in business and industry
  • Adult residential care personnel
  • Teachers
  • Parents
  • Babysitters

Course includes digital book and digital certification card.

HSI Pediatric First Aid/CPR

ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children and infants. This versatile program is based upon the 2015 CPR and First Aid Guidelines, Caring for Our Children, 3rd Ed; and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.

 

Perfect For

Individuals who desire or are required to be certified in Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid.

  • School bus drivers
  • Child care workers
  • Teachers
  • Parents
  • Babysitters

Course includes a digital book and digital certification card.

 

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED (CHP approved for School Bus Drivers)

The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. This class will take place in the Classroom  

Bloodborne Pathogens

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Course is a classroom course that teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials.

This course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.   

Online ACLS

This course is designed to be completed at your pace. It is primarily for healthcare professionals in emergency departments, intensive care units, critical care departments, surgical areas, or pre-hospital environments, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency. The ACLS Provider course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of an adult ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) arrest, symptomatic bradycardia, tachyarrhythmia, acute coronary syndrome, and acute ischemic stroke.

 

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Online ACLS ECG & Pharmacology Prep course

The American Heart Association’s ACLS Prep: ECG & Pharmacology Bundle conveniently combines both the ACLS Prep: ECG and ACLS Prep: Pharmacology eLearning Courses into one convenient bundle for students who are preparing to take an AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course.

  • Responsive design ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablet
  • All curriculum is web-accessible through inclusive design (WCAG 2.1 A and AA compliant)
  • Ease of use for more students – works on all common browsers (no more Flash)

Course Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

  • List basic ACLS drugs and their usage
  • Identify ACLS medication doses and routes of administration during cardiovascular emergencies
  • Apply basic pharmacology into the ACLS algorithms
  • Explain heart anatomy and basic electrophysiology
  • Explain normal ECG measurements
  • Recognize and understand basic arrhythmias

 

Technical Specifications:
Compatible Devices/Operating System:

  • Web Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
  • Operating Systems and Computing Hardware: Win8+ with 4GB+ RAM, MacOS 10.13+ with 4GB+ RAM, Android 8+ with 2GB+ RAM, iOS 11+ with 2GB+ RAM
  • Internet Connection: Broadband – Fiber, wireless, DSL, cable modem
  • While the system will run in smaller screen sizes, these are the recommended minimum sizes for the best experience: 4" (mobile) or higher
Online Basic Life Support (Healthcare Providers)

Take the classroom portion of the BLS class online. Then call/email to schedule in person evaluation. 

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Class run times vary based upon competence level, number of students and modules taught.

Not recommended for first time students.

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Online PALS

This course is designed to meet the same in classroom requirements at your convenience and pace.

The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. 

For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

*****Non refundable*****

Online AHA HeartSaver CPR/AED and First Aid (non healthcare)

This option allows you to take the majority of the class work to be done at your pace. Once completed please contact us to complete the skills verification at our office.

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 2 hours. Class run times vary based upon competence level, number of students and modules taught. The evaluation typically runs less than 20 minutes.

 

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Online AHA HeartSaver CPR (non health care)

This Web-based eLearning course provides the cognitive portion (Part 1) of the Heartsaver CPR AED course.

All courses are scheduled as required by AHA’s regulations. This course is scheduled for 30 minutes. Class run times vary based upon competence level, number of students and modules taught. The evaluation typically runs less than 10 minutes.

Online AHA First Aid

Complete the online learning portion in the comfort of your home and on your schedule. Contact Kern CPR once you have completed the course, come into the office to have your skills evaluated. 

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Online AHA Pediatric First Aid/CPR (EMSA required for Daycare License)

You can take the Pediatric First Aid/CPR course online in the comfort of your home on your schedule! This course is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers in all 50 United States. It teaches the student how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.

The course includes instruction on stopping bleeding, bandaging and using an Epinephrine pen, how to do CPR, use an AED and the Asthma Care Training for Child Care Providers.

Infant, child and adult CPR will be covered during this course. 

****NON REFUNDABLE****

Online HSI CPR/AED/First Aid

Online CPR/AED & First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant will be issued unless otherwise noted in comments. 

Online Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Updated to reflect updates to the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR 1910.1030), which is published by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials
  • Designed for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training
  • Meets OSHA requirements when paired with site-specific bloodborne pathogen training
  • This product is non-returnable
ACLS skills evaluation

This is Part 2& 3 of the HeartCode ACLS online course for those that purchased the course not through Kern CPR. If you purchased your online code through Kern CPR, your evaluation is part of your course fee. You must bring a completed HeartCode ACLS certificate with you to the skills evaluation.

BLS Skills Evaluation (Parts 2&3)

If you have purchased an authorized AHA BLS online course elsewhere and would like to have Kern CPR sign off on your skill evaluation, this is the option for you! The skills evaluation includes the card fee. 

PALS Skills Evaluation

If you have purchased your PALS online course from outside of Kern CPR and need a skills check off this is the correct course. If you paid for the online portion from Kern CPR please do not register for this course, it is included in the price. You are required to bring your proof of completion of the American Heart Association online PALS course.

HeartSaver First Aid/CPR/AED evaluation

This is for students who have purchased the online course from another vendor besides Kern CPR. If you purchased the online course from Kern CPR, the evaluation is part of your course fee. Student must bring certificate of completion with them to class.

Preventative Health, Safety and Nutrition (EMSA Approved for Daycare Licensing)

This 8 hour course is CA EMSA approved and meets or exceeds all the requirements of AB 243 and SB 1524 for Preventative Health and Safety for California Childcare Providers. Included in this course is the addition of the 2016 update requirement of nutritional training.

Pediatric Health and Safety course includes; Infectious Disease, Injury Prevention, Immunizations, Child Abuse- Identification and Prevention, Care of Mildly Ill Children, Communicable Disease, Universal Precautions, Age Appropriate Toys and Activities, Emergency Preparedness, Poisoning, Children’s Nutrition, Liability Issues, and SIDS. Also included is information for best business policies and practices for home based childcare providers.

After completion of this class, participants will have gained the knowledge to successfully run a childcare business, provide age appropriate toys and activities, identify potential hazards or poisons in their environment, identify child abuse and know how to report suspected abuse, will know how to perform daily health checks on children, will understand how to care for mildly ill children, will understand their responsibility in regard to immunizations of the children in their care and much, much more!

Upon successful completion of the course an EMSA sticker issued on the certificate of completion.

The Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course must also be completed. You may add the online course to this class and complete the hands on skills evaluation at the end of class, obtaining both documents required by EMSA in the same day. 

PHTLS Initial

The PHTLS Provider course is designed to be an intensive 16 hour course for emergency medical responders, EMTs, Paramedics, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. This course is offered at Basic, Advanced or Combined levels, and Military Provider courses are also available. PHTLS training is a continuing education program authored and administered by the PHTLS division of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. Comprehensive, evidenced-based coverage incorporates the latest research across all aspects of prehospital trauma in one convenient resource. The PHTLS credential is good for 4 years and offers 16 hours for continuing education credit. Students are expected to participate in lecture, learning stations, review stations and skills testing scenarios. The ACLS curriculum includes:

  • Assessment & Scene Management
  • Traumatic Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Spinal Trauma
    • Thoracic Trauma
    • Abdominal Trauma
    • Musculoskeletal Trauma
    • Treatment of Burns
PHTLS Hybrid

Course Synopsis: Course synopsis: PHTLS hybrid course is for providers who have the need to continue their education in the treatment of trauma patients. This indispensable program is designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skill in delivering critical care in the pre-hospital environment. This PHTLS Hybrid course is composed of two parts:

  1. Part one is an online comprehensive course purchased, accessed, and completed at

    https://checkout.jblearning.com/cart/default.aspx?bc=27234-5 

     or the code can be added to your registration.

  1. Part two is a instructor-led course review, hands-on skills where students practice and complete various skills, and a written evaluation.

Course Objectives: PHTLS courses goals are to improve the quality of trauma care in your area and decrease mortality. The program is based on a pre-hospital trauma care philosophy, stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs.  This may require an approach to the trauma patient that varies from traditional treatment modalities.

PEARS

The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification course was designed for healthcare providers that infrequently see critically ill children. PEARS prepares a student to assess, categorize, decide and act early to stabilize the child. The main focus of PEARS training is prevention, and specifically the emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Through unique learning tools, such as video-based simulation, providers can see and hear critically ill children with whom they do not typically come in contact, equipping them to recognize the symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest. This emergency pediatric certification course is video based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students participate in, practice and complete various skills and learning stations and are required to pass skills tests, as well as a written test. Key topics covered are: Pediatric assessment Respiratory compromise and arrest recognition and management Circulatory compromise and arrest recognition and management Shock recognition and management Resuscitation team concept This course does provide AHA PEARS certification.

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. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.

EMT 24 CE hours/Skills Verification

Program Goals and Objectives - SLO’s

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. State the role and responsibilities of the EMT 1.
  2. Describe proper management of various medical emergencies.
  3. Perform various emergency medical care skills required for complete patient assessment. Identify basic knowledge of cardiac and respiratory emergencies and demonstrate ability to provide emergency care.
  4. List various methods used to manage wounds and control bleeding and shock.
  5. Describe the basic knowledge and methods needed to manage injuries and illnesses of the nervous system, abdomen, genitalia and musculoskeletal areas.
  6. Understand the indications and proper use of an epinephrine auto injector.
  7. Understand the indications and proper use of intranasal Narcan.
  8. Obtain AHA BLS renewal certification.
EMT 24 CE hours/Skills Verification (Register for Day 1 ONLY)

****Do not register for this course**** This is a place holder on the calender for the days the EMS course is scheduled. 

Advanced Bleeding Control

Advanced Bleeding Control

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic injury is one of the leading causes of death for people under 50 years of age in the US. A large portion of those deaths are from severe bleeding – the most treatable cause of death due to trauma. American Safety & Health Institute’s Advanced Bleeding Control is designed to provide detailed information on the control and care of severe external bleeding.

Course highlights

  • Designed for groups and individuals who have a greater than average chance of witnessing an injury event in which heavy bleeding occurs and professional medical care is not readily available or overwhelmed, such as law enforcement, private security, workplace emergency response team personnel and staff at large events, campuses or large occupied buildings.

  • Real-life scenario videos, full-color printed materials and clear, concise course content

  • 2-year certification

  • 1-2 hour class includes plenty of time for skills practice

  • Classroom or blended learning options available

    Class topics

  • Severe external bleeding

  • Physiology of bleeding

  • Direct pressure

  • Using pressure bandages, tourniquets

    and packed dressings

  • Preparation

Babysitting

The Child and Babysitting Safety training program is designed to focus on supervising, caring for, and keeping children and infants safe in babysitting settings. The program provides fundamental information in the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic caregiving skills, and responding properly to ill or injured children or infants. The cost of the class includes your course materials.

Pet CPR/First Aid

This course is designed to teach students how to respond to their pets emergencies. Skills include CPR, choking, muzzling, bleeding control and much more.

Combo Update

This course is a combination of ACLS Update, PALS Update and BLS renewal. All certifications must be current and have proof of them.

Tactical Emergency Causality Care (TECC-LEO)

  • TECC for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders (TECC-LEO): An 8-hour classroom course specifically designed for law enforcement officers and other non-EMS first responders. The course covers materials found in the 16-hour TECC provider course at a level appropriate for first responders. It includes 8 hours of content, which includes interactive lectures, skill stations, and patient simulations. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as a TECC-LEO provider for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit for qualified participants.

Holiday
Online HSI Pediatric CPR/FA
Red Cross Skills eval

Skills session for Red Cross courses.

Online HSI CPR/AED/First Aid (Spanish)

ASHI CPR, First Aid, AED course for non-healthcare professionals. 

This courses are intended for individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. This would include teachers, childcare workers, fitness trainers, corporate workers, restaurant employees, lifeguards, coaches, parents, babysitters, and anyone who wants to learn how to do CPR and give First Aid.

This course CPR AED course covers adult, child, and infant CPR and use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Included in the course is relief of choking.

First Aid provides first responders with training in basic first aid procedures—including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA. The course covers first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, and environmental emergencies.

The First Aid CPR AED course combines all of the information provided in both the CPR AED and First Aid classes into one class.

EMS CE Course (King Airway)

This course will cover the national standard for ue of the King Airway. The course consist of lecture, demonstration, skils training and evaluation.

HSI Skills Eval

This is for students who have been issued and completed an HSI course outside of KernCPR. 

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