ACLS Instructor Renewal

PURPOSE:
This course is being offered to update experienced ACLS Instructors.
 

INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Experienced ACLS instructors wishing to renew their instructor status.
 

FACULTY:
Chris Meyer, NRP
Clinical Instructor at Spencer Hospital
TC Coordinator
Spencer Hospital AHA Training Center
 

OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

  1. DEMONSTRATE
  • Proficiency in using the videos and lesson maps in the instructor manuals
  • Use of the testing materials to conduct skills testing.

      2. EXIT CRITERIA

  • Instruct a group on the Megacode team concept.
  • Successfully evaluate another student running a Megacode while correctly using the skills testing checklist.
  • Successfully remediate another student.


REGISTRATION:
Participants must pre-register one week prior to class.
Spencer Hospital employees register via Healthstream.
Non employees register by calling (712) 264-6117 or send registration form to Human Resource Development department. Pre-course reading/preparation is mandatory for this course, no drop-in registration is permitted.
 

FEES:
No registration fee for employees of Spencer Hospital with HRD approval to attend.
For nonemployees & Spencer Hospital employees without HRD approval to attend: $185 (fee includes Instructor Manual). For those that have access to the required instructor manual: $125.
 

CANCELLATION:
A full refund (minus a $90 handling fee) is given if cancellation notice is received less than one week prior to class. No refund if less than 24 hours notice is given. Spencer Hospital reserves the right to cancel this program if there is insufficient enrollment (course minimum is 4). In this event, every attempt will be made to notify enrollees prior to the event.


CONTINUING EDUCATION:
NURSES: 4.0 Contact Hours will be awarded by IBON provider #14 - Spencer Hospital.
EMS’s: No CEH’s will be offered for this course.
Participants must attend the entire program and meet the course criteria to receive continuing education credit. Participants may only use an ACLS Instructor Certification course once during their license renewal period.

This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with 655 IAC, chapter 5, through Spencer Hospital, Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #14
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program; please notify HRD (712) 264-6117 at least two weeks prior to the program.

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.
 

PREREQUISITES:

  • Taught four ACLS courses in the last two years
  • Have a current ACLS instructor card
  •  Have an affiliation with an AHA approved Training Center

Payment Note:
No registration fee for employees of Spencer Hospital with HRD approval to attend. For nonemployees & Spencer Hospital employees without HRD approval to attend: $185 (fee includes Instructor Manual). For those that have access to the required instructor manual: $125. Payment can be facilitated via credit card payment or via check. Make checks payable to the Spencer Hospital.

EVENT DETAILS

Date:
7/18/2025

Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm

Location:
Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave E
Spencer, IA 51301

Contact:
HRD (sph_grp.hrd@spencerhospital.org)


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