In-Person Classroom Training (MN and WI Only)

Classes are held at:

2800 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

In this CPR program, you will use the current 2015 AHA standards. After successful completion of this class, you will be awarded the American Heart Association, BLS Certification, which is the new requirement for health care providers. The designated "Health Care Provider" label has been eliminated by the AHA. This new certification will be valid for two years.

3 contact hours will be awarded to class participants.

Special large group class arrangements on request.

Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to

1. Perform single and two-rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR procedures.
2. Demonstrate adult, child, and infant obstructed airway clearing techniques.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of an AED unit.
4. Perform bag-mask ventilation techniques.

If no session dates are listed, please contact PHS at 651-642-1825 to schedule a class date.

Classes are held at:

2800 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

In this two-hour class you will rediscover how and why we breathe, review basic lung sounds, and describe proper charting techniques. You will also practice detailed case studies with patient history, lab results, chest X-ray, recorded breath sounds, and diagnosis options.

Classes are held at:

2800 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

OR

W239N2890 Pewaukee Rd, Unit D, Pewaukee, WI 53072

This eight-hour classroom program meets the State of Wisconsin DHS required 14 elements of Respiratory Care Service training for licensed healthcare professional participants to be certified to care for a ventilator dependent patient in the home. Much of the class involves hands-on learning with ventilators, tubing circuits, tracheostomy tubes, and other pieces of equipment used in the home settings. Time will be allotted for you to set parameters on a ventilator, change an oxygen tank regulator, and perform a tracheostomy tube change on a mannequin. Letters of completion for both ADULT and PEDIATRIC certification will be awarded at the end of class. This certification is valid for two years, less one day, from the date of the class.

8 contact hours will be awarded to online class participants.

Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to

1. Describe the differences between volume and pressure ventilation.
2. Identify the differences between Assist Control and SIMV modes of ventilation.
3. Identify three types of adventitious lung sounds.
4. Perform an emergency tracheostomy tube change.
5. Formulate a patient specific Emergency Action Plan.
6. Change an oxygen tank regulator from an empty to a full cylinder.
7. Demonstrate how to properly check and use a resuscitation bag.
8. Perform a safety check of emergency backup equipment in the home.

If no session dates are listed, please contact PHS at 651-642-1825 to schedule a class date.

2800 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

OR

W239N2890 Pewaukee Rd, Unit D, Pewaukee, WI 53072

This four-hour classroom program meets the State of Wisconsin DHS required 14 elements of Respiratory Care Service Training for licensed healthcare professional participants that are currently vent certified to be re-certified to care for a ventilator dependent patient in the home. Much of the class involves hands-on learning with ventilators, tubing circuits, tracheostomy tubes, and other pieces of equipment used in the home settings. Time will be allotted to set parameters on a ventilator, change an oxygen tank regulator, and perform a tracheostomy tube change on a mannequin. Letters of re-certification for both ADULT and PEDIATRIC will be awarded at the end of class. This re-certification is valid for two years, less-one day, from the date of the class. If your current certification has lapsed, you must attend the full certification class, per requirements set forth by the State of Wisconsin.

4 contact hours will be awarded to online class participants.

Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to

1. Describe the differences between volume and pressure ventilation.
2. Identify the differences between Assist Control and SIMV modes of ventilation.
3. Identify three types of adventitious lung sounds.
4. Perform an emergency tracheostomy tube change.
5. Formulate a patient specific Emergency Action Plan.
6. Change an oxygen tank regulator from an empty to a full cylinder.
7. Demonstrate how to properly check and use a resuscitation bag.
8. Perform a safety check of emergency backup equipment in the home.

If no session dates are listed, please contact PHS at 651-642-1825 to schedule a class date.