Class Schedule

Click on a class below to begin the enrollment process:

ACLS Instructor
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • This course is designed to provide the ACLS Instructor with information about how to teach the ACLS provider courses. The class includes orientation to AHA materials as well as mock class scenarios to enhance classroom management techniques. 

What to do prior to the class

  1. The ACLS Instructor Essentials course must be completed online prior to this course. Please complete it at https://elearning.heart.org/course/803

What to bring to the class

  1. A copy of the ACLS Instructor Essentials course completion certificate
  2. A copy (front and back) of your current ACLS Provider card
  3. An ACLS Instructor manual. It can be purchased through the American Heart Association at https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/instructor-materials

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!
ACLS Provider - Initial Course (Afternoon Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the Zoom link to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. This course includes management of common arrhythmias, pharmacology, airway management, and electrical therapy for arrhythmias.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Lecture and skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for lecture, practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
ACLS Provider - Initial Course (Morning Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. This course includes management of common arrhythmias, pharmacology, airway management, and electrical therapy for arrhythmias.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Lecture and skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for lecture, practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668), or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
ACLS Renewal (Afternoon Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. This course includes management of common arrhythmias, pharmacology, airway management, and electrical therapy for arrhythmias.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
ACLS Renewal (Held at MercyOne Newton Med Center)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. This course includes management of common arrhythmias, pharmacology, airway management, and electrical therapy for arrhythmias.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Skills at Newton Medical Center
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
ACLS Renewal (Morning Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. This course includes management of common arrhythmias, pharmacology, airway management, and electrical therapy for arrhythmias.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - Initial Course
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • This course is for students who have never taken a BLS Provider course before, their certification has expired, or they prefer the in-person class.

This course is the CPR course designed for healthcare providers and professional rescuers.  The class meets the requirements for CPR certification and for renewal of CPR certification for employees working in the healthcare industry.  This is also the required CPR course for students studying to become healthcare providers.  Successful completion requires satisfactory scores on a written certification exam and satisfactory performance of all skills evaluations.  

What to do prior to the class

  1. A textbook is required for this course.  Please visit https://www.worldpoint.com/20-1102-bls-provider-manual to purchase your manual.

Continuing education

  1. For Continuing Education submission, go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. Please note: The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St. Do not use the main entrance.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
CPR Instructor

Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list - PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR A CLASS - to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.

As a reminder, this course DOES NOT recertify your American Heart Association BLS Provider certification - or your Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED Provider certification.

What to do prior to the class

1. Have a current AHA provider card in the discipline you want to teach - BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED

2. Complete an Instructor Essentials course in the discipline(s) you want to teach. If you wish to teach Heartsaver, you must complete both the BLS and the Heartsaver Instructor Essentials.

Instructor Essentials

1. BLS - Use this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/801 to purchase and complete the Instructor Essentials course. Make sure to print off your certificate of completion.

2. Heartsaver - Use this link https://elearning.heart.org/course/802 to purchase and complete the Instructor Essentials course. Make sure to print off your certificate of completion.

What to bring to class

1. Bring your provider certification(s) 

2. Bring your Instructor Essentials certificate(s) of completion

3. Instructor manual - see below

Instructor Manuals

1. Please bring the instructor manual in the discipline(s) that you wish to teach. They can be purchased online at https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/instructor-materials 

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  3. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  4. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Des Moines

This course is intended to prepare a student as a competent, entry level, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Students will learn knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to victims of trauma, medical, and other types of emergencies. Also included in the class are emergency obstetrics, pediatrics, and geriatric emergencies. 

 As part of the course, all students will complete a clinical internship in a hospital emergency department and will participate as an “extra” crew member on actual ambulance calls. Upon successful completion of this course, the EMT student will take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT) Cognitive Written Exam. Students must also pass skills competency testing. 

 EMT certification is a pre-requisite to progress to advanced levels of EMS certification such as Paramedic.

For the course starting in January 2025: Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6pm - 10pm. This is a hybrid class. Lectures will be provided live, online and skills sessions will be face-to-face at the College, or off-site by special arrangement.

EMT Program Tuition: $1,050.00

 Additional Costs:

a.  Castlebranch—online criminal background check and document storage program for students to upload all course required documents (CPR certification, immunizations, etc...)

Fee: $90.00-$150.00

 b.  Textbook— (2 Options)

1. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured—12th Edition, Digital Advantage Package. 

ISBN: 9781284243796 

Package Price: App. $270.00

This package includes a digital textbook.

 Or, If you prefer a textbook that is not digital, the ordering information is:

 2. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured—12th Edition, Paperback + Advantage Package

ISBN: 9781284243758

Package price: App. $309.00

c.  Student Uniform—Uniform shirt--$26.00

                               Uniform pants--$43.00

 

Note: All fees are approximate and are subject to change based on vendor.

 

Following registration, if you are unable to attend the class for any reason, you can notify the Training Center PRIOR to the first day of class and you will receive a full refund.

 

 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Manchester

*Please NOTE: This is a more condensed course than the regular EMT courses.

This course is intended to prepare a student as a competent, entry level, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Students will learn knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to victims of trauma, medical, and other types of emergencies. Also included in the class are emergency obstetrics, pediatrics, and geriatric emergencies. 

 As part of the course, all students will complete a clinical internship in a hospital emergency department and will participate as an “extra” crew member on actual ambulance calls. Upon successful completion of this course, the EMT student will take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians' (NREMT) Cognitive Written Exam. Students must also pass skills competency testing. 

EMT certification is a pre-requisite to progress to advanced levels of EMS certification such as Paramedic.

*For this course starting in January 2025: Class will meet for synchronous online lectures on Mondays, 6pm - 10pm, January 6 through February 17; in-person skills training on Wednesdays, 6pm -10pm, January 8 through February 19 and Saturdays 1/18, 2/15, and 3/1 (times to be determined); and, weekly asynchronous lectures on your own during those same timeframes. The skills trainings will be held at Manchester, Iowa. Students will have from March 1 until April 20th to complete 24 hours of ER internship and 24 hours of EMS internship.

EMT Program Tuition: $1,050.00

 Additional Costs:

a.  Castlebranch—online criminal background check and document storage program for students to upload all course required documents (CPR certification, immunizations, etc...)

Fee: $90.00-$150.00

 b.  Textbook— (2 Options)

1. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured—12th Edition, Digital Advantage Package. 

ISBN: 9781284243796 

Package Price: App. $270.00

This package includes a digital textbook.

 Or, If you prefer a textbook that is not digital, the ordering information is:

 2. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured—12th Edition, Paperback + Advantage Package

ISBN: 9781284243758

Package price: App. $309.00

c.  Student Uniform—Uniform shirt--$26.00

                               Uniform pants--$43.00

 

Note: All fees are approximate and are subject to change based on vendor.

 

Following registration, if you are unable to attend the class for any reason, you can notify the Training Center PRIOR to the first day of class and you will receive a full refund.

 

 

HeartCode BLS Part 2 Skills Lab

Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list - PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR A CLASS - to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.

This course is for students who have already taken the BLS Provider-Initial Course and need to recertify their BLS Provider. If you have never taken a BLS Provider course, then please sign-up for the BLS Provider-Initial Course.

NOTE: this class is offered as a renewal course. If you have never taken a BLS Provider course, then the proper course to register for, is the BLS Provider Initial Course. You will not have time for individualized instruction during these skills labs and will miss out on needed knowledge necessary to build a strong foundation in Basic Life Support.

The Part 1 online portion is required before you take your Part 2 skills portion.

 

If you are a MercyOne/Trinity employee, please visit HealthStream to complete your Part 1.

 

If you are not a MercyOne/Trinity employee, please visit https://elearning.heart.org/course/437 to complete Part 1. AHA does charge a fee for this purchase.

 

The Part 2 skills labs will be held at:

 

Mondays

PLEASE NOTE: BEGINNING ON 11/25/24, THE ROOM FOR SKILLS CHECK-OFF WILL BE SIMULATION ROOM 1. THIS IS IN THE WEST BUILDING, LEVEL A, JUST OFF THE ELEVATORS

 

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314), West Entrance


 

Tuesdays

Mercy College of Health Sciences (MCHS) - Mercy College Training Center (MCTC), ACE room 46

 

Mercy College of Health Sciences - Mercy College Training Center (921 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309), ACE Building, South Entrance, Lower Level

Please use the east entrance along the south lower level which faces Crocker Street - between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue

The skills lab will be on the lower level in room 46

 

To attend one of Lab Sessions you must have HeartCode BLS Part 1 completed. Take the SURVEY in this Part 1 to be presented with a HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion certificate to take to the skills lab - or you will be unable to test. 

 (This is NOT the certificate that says "RQI" on it)  

 

 

 

 

 

HeartCode BLS Part 2 Skills Lab (Held at MercyOne Newton Med Center)

Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list - PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR A CLASS - to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.

This course is for students who have already taken the BLS Provider-Initial Course and need to recertify their BLS Provider. If you have never taken a BLS Provider course, then please sign-up for the BLS Provider-Initial Course.

The skills lab will be held at: MercyOne Newton Medical Center (204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208).

 

To attend this session you must have HeartCode BLS Part 1 completed.  Bring your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion certificate (MercyOne employees - this is NOT the certificate that says "RQI" on it) - or you will be unable to test. 

 

If you are not a MercyOne employee, please visit https://elearning.heart.org/course/437 to complete your HeartCode BLS Online Course.

PALS Provider - Initial Course (Morning Session)

 

  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently.  Critically ill patients with cardiovascular emergencies require rapid intervention to enhance the patient's chances of surviving a cardiac arrest or pre-arrest situation.

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Lecture and skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for lecture, practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.

 

 

 

 

This course REQUIRES a 2020 Provider Manual and a pre-course assessment to be completed prior to class. Proof of completion of the pre-course assessment must be brought to class with you.  These are American Heart Association requirements to attend the class.

 

 

PALS Renewal (Afternoon Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. 

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.
PALS Renewal (Morning Session)
  • Please add noreply@enrollware.com to your safe addresses list prior to registering for class to ensure that you receive the course confirmation email.
  • Please register using the email address you want the certification card to be sent to. MercyOne employees, be sure to enter your Promo Code as well.
  • When registering, please use an email that you can access during your skills session to take your exam electronically as needed.

This course is a combination of video segments and hands-on skills stations that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively and efficiently to enhance the chances of critically ill patients surviving cardiovascular emergencies. 

How the Course Works

  1. The course will consist of two components: 1) Pre-course work on your own 2) Skills at the college
  2. The link for your pre-course work will come in the confirmation email.
  3. This course requires a 2020 Provider Manual and completion of the pre-course work and assessment prior to class. Please bring proof of completion with you to class.
  4. The in-person component will be held on campus for practice, megacode testing, and the written examination.

Where to Go

  1. Park in the Sullivan Center parking lot directly north of the Mercy College main building. If that lot is full, there is a large parking lot available immediately to the west at the corner of Crocker St. and 7th.
  2. Use the crosswalk on 6th to come to the College Hill/Academic Center for Excellence building at 921 6th Ave.
  3. There is available parking in this lot for persons with disabilities. Otherwise, be aware that it is a tow zone.
  4. The entrance you will use is the South Entrance, which is the lower level adjacent to Crocker St.
  5. If you’re more than five minutes early, you might not be able to get in. So hang tight!

Continuing Education

  1. For Continuing Education submission – please go to eLearning.heart.org and log-into your account. Click on the "Completed" tab and select the "CE Credits" pencil icon of the course that you would like continuing education (CE) credits for. You will then select the CE type, confirm your personal information and then click on "Save".
  2. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the current deadlines for CE submission and to submit the application for continuing education to the respective accrediting agency.

Troubleshooting

  1. For questions or clarifications, please contact Megan Vander Ecken (megan.vanderecken@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-423-4938), Steve Tatz (steve.tatz@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-643-6668) or Tim Pearson (timothy.pearson@mercyoneiowa.org and 515-321-8588).
  2. If you are unable to attend the class, please contact the Training Center prior to the class and we will be happy to reschedule for a date when this course is offered again.
  3. f you are unable to attend the class and fail to notify the Training Center prior to the class start date, no refund will be issued.

 

 

 

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Mercy College of Health Sciences
Mercy College Training Center
 921 6th Avenue
South Entrance (facing Crocker St.), Lower Level
Des Moines, IA 50309

phone 515-643-6671