BLS, ACLS Training

There are several opportunities for housestaff to complete their certifications and recertifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS and NALS.  Below are some resources:

Shands – Shands Cardiopulmonary Services offers BLS, ACLS, and PALS training. They have ongoing pre-scheduled classes as well as the ability to set up and offer classes for groups. 

For Group Scheduling: 
-  BLS requires a minimum of 4 people.  Charge is $50.00 per person.
- ACLS and PALS requires a minimum of 5 people.  Charge is $100 per person.
- Combination of BLS and ACLS or PALS class cost $120 (savings of $30 per person)
- Individual cost for ACLS or PALS is $120.

Books are not supplied since they can be purchased at the bookstore or online.   Departments can also purchase them and maintain them in a library for future use by staff.

For more information  and the current calendar of pre-schedules classes, go to the Shands Cardiopulmonary Services website at:
https://my.portal.shands.ufl.edu/portal/page/portal/DEPT_CONTENT/Cardiopulmonary_Services/UF/CPR_Training
Or call Patty Boyte, CPR Training Coordinator, at 265.0078.

VAMC – (Limited) Departments primarily located at the VAMC can contact the VAMC Nursing Service at 63-6050.  Currently, Denise Cochran coordinates this training for the UF Medicine Housestaff

In the Community:

The American Red Cross:  http://www.redcrossncfc.org/

Alachua County Fire & Rescue:  http://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/PublicSafety/FireSafety/Pages/FireSafety.aspx

Florida Heartsaver:  through Santa Fe College,  http://www.floridaheartsaver.org/