AHA Price Increase

10/3/2017

Dear Training Center Instructors,

It is with extreme disappointment in the American Heart Association that I must inform you of an immediate increase in all Heartsaver level provider eCards.  The increase from $6.50 per eCard to $18.50 per eCard will be effective immediately, October 3, 2017. 

We were notified this morning at 8:31am through an email from the American Heart Association that this change would take place effective immediately.  We received no warning or even rumor that this would be occurring.

I am including the email notification that we received:

            Dear US AHA Training Network who deliver Heartsaver Courses,

We are excited to implement changes designed to enhance the quality and value of our programs and services as we continually strive to better serve students by giving them increased access to the AHA's Heartsaver student workbooks, eBooks, and online courses.

What You Need to Know
Beginning October 3, 2017, the AHA's suggested retail price (SRP) of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, CPR AED, First Aid, and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED student course completion cards/eCards will be increased, while the SRP of related student online courses and student workbooks/eBooks will be reduced. The shift is designed to make the student workbooks more accessible as a valuable reference tool before, during, and after training as required by the AHA Program Administration Manual.

Because of the unique characteristics of the AHA's non-healthcare (or lay provider) Training Network in the United States, the changes are confined to Heartsaver English student materials only.

The course curriculum will remain the same, and will continue to adhere to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

We are currently exploring alternative options for the delivery of lay rescuer level courses.  Until a comparable, cost effective alternative can be found, we will continue to offer the Heartsaver level courses through the American Heart Association. 

At this time the AHA has stated that “these changes are for Heartsaver/lay rescuer products only.  At this time, there will be no changes to the AHA’s healthcare provider training materials.”  While we recognize this provides little comfort we will continue to do our best to seek solutions that are both high quality as well as fiscally responsible. 

Due to the extreme increase in price we will be adjusting the online ordering quantities to increments of 5.  We will be working to make updates to our website in a timely manner.

Please accept our sincerest apologies.  We are very sympathetic to your concerns, as we are experiencing them alongside you.

Apologetically,

Kelly Wanzek                                   

TC Coordinator                                

kelly.wanzek@sanfordhealth.org  

Carmen Wang  

Administrative Assistant

carmen.wang@sanfordhealth.org           

Ron Lawler

Director of Education  

ron.lawler@sanfordhealth.org  

To register for our FINAL eCard training please visit http://sanfordhealthemseducation.org/registration and select eCard Training under Other.  You will be redirected to our registration system where you can select the date of Friday, March 10^th from 1-3pm. 

We are only issuing eCards from now forward.

Please contact us with any questions.

Thanks,

Kelly & Carmen

The 2017 Instructor Profile can be found under the Instructor Resources tab, or by clicking on this link.

February 10, 2017

Dear F-M Ambulance TC Members,

It’s hard to believe that it is already Training Center (TC) renewal time! Please pay your dues ($65.00 per instructor) by March 15. You also need update your instructor profile at that time.

There are still a couple of you who were not able to attend an eCard training. You must contact the TC immediately to schedule training in order to continue to teach courses and issue completion cards.  We will only be issuing eCards from now forward.

Just a reminder that the price of cards has changed: $6.50 per BLS eCard (effective July 1, 2016) and $8.25 per ACLS/PALS card (effective January 1, 2017). 

If your instructor card is expiring, you need to schedule a time to come in and complete a didactic and psychomotor check off.  This can be coordinated through Carmen.

Thank you,

Kelly Wanzek                                            Carmen Wang                                                Ron Lawler
Training Center Coordinator                  Training Center Support                               Director of Education
701.364.1750                                           701.364.1758                                                 701.364.1754
kelly.wanzek@sanfordhealth.org          carmen.wang@sanfordhealth.org             ron.lawler@sanfordhealth.org 

Greetings Instructors!

Just a reminder of the notice you were sent earlier this year!  There are only 2 dates left to register and complete this training.  All instructors are REQUIRED to complete this training and space is limited!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,

Kelly & Carmen

The F-M Ambulance Training Center (TC) will be making a switch to eCards.  An eCard is the electronic equivalent of a printed course completion card.  eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to employers as proof of successful completion of an AHA course.  Like printed cards, eCards also expire two years from the issue date.

We began piloting the use of eCards in April to ensure that it would be a valid option for the participants that are receiving them.  We have found many benefits for both the instructor and the participant.  Some of the benefits of transitioning to eCards include:

•          Higher security and reduced risk for the AHA Training Center (TC)
•          Added efficiency for TC Coordinators (TCCs) and Instructors
•          Ability for TCCs and Instructors to issue eCards to students
•          Faster issuance of eCards to students
•          Ability to validate an eCard through the AHA website atwww.heart.org/cpr/mycards to prove it was issued by a valid TC and instructor aligned with that TC (currently, that function requires a call to the TCC if the TC is known; if not, it may not be an authentic AHA course completion card)

To assist in the transition, each instructor must attend a TC eCard Training.  The enrollment is limited per session, so be sure to sign-up early.  The official date that all instructors will be required to transition to eCards is January 1, 2017.  For those of you that are excited about eCards and don’t want to wait until January, you don’t have to!  Once an instructor has attended the training they are eligible to transition to eCards! 

Upcoming training dates and times are:

•          September 16, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          October 13, 2016 – 3pm-5pm
•          November 7, 2016 – 10am-12pm
•          December 2, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          December 8, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          January 4, 2017 – 10am-12pm

Please plan to attend the entire two hour training session.  You can register for these sessions at http://sanfordhealthemseducation.org/registration and selecting eCard Training under Other.  You will be redirected to our registration system where you can select the date and time that works best for you. 

We look forward to working with you during this transition to provide a timelier and secure service to our students.  

If you have additional questions, please contact myself or Carmen.

Greetings Instructors!

The F-M Ambulance Training Center (TC) will be making a switch to eCards.  An eCard is the electronic equivalent of a printed course completion card.  eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to employers as proof of successful completion of an AHA course.  Like printed cards, eCards also expire two years from the issue date.

We began piloting the use of eCards in April to ensure that it would be a valid option for the participants that are receiving them.  We have found many benefits for both the instructor and the participant.  Some of the benefits of transitioning to eCards include:

•          Higher security and reduced risk for the AHA Training Center (TC)
•          Added efficiency for TC Coordinators (TCCs) and Instructors
•          Ability for TCCs and Instructors to issue eCards to students
•          Faster issuance of eCards to students
•          Ability to validate an eCard through the AHA website at www.heart.org/cpr/mycards to prove it was issued by a valid TC and instructor aligned with that TC (currently, that function requires a call to the TCC if the TC is known; if not, it may not be an authentic AHA course completion card)

To assist in the transition, each instructor must attend a TC eCard Training.  The enrollment is limited per session, so be sure to sign-up early.  The official date that all instructors will be required to transition to eCards is January 1, 2017.  For those of you that are excited about eCards and don’t want to wait until January, you don’t have to!  Once an instructor has attended the training they are eligible to transition to eCards! 

Upcoming training dates and times are:

•          September 16, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          October 13, 2016 – 3pm-5pm
•          November 7, 2016 – 10am-12pm
•          December 2, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          December 8, 2016 – 1pm-3pm
•          January 4, 2017 – 10am-12pm

Please plan to attend the entire two hour training session.  You can register for these sessions at http://sanfordhealthemseducation.org/registration and selecting eCard Training under Other.  You will be redirected to our registration system where you can select the date and time that works best for you. 

We look forward to working with you during this transition to provide a timelier and secure service to our students. 

If you have additional questions, please contact myself or Carmen.

Thank you,

Kelly Wanzek                                                                               Carmen Wang
Kelly.Wanzek@fmambulance.com                                          Carmen.Wang@fmambulance.com

G2015 Heartsaver ILT  is now available!

Transition to 2016 Heartsaver Courses & Materials - Effective June 28, 2016, only new course materials can be used for conducting all Heartsaver courses.

Training Centers and Instructors may continue to use previous stock and all Heartsaver interim materials posted on the AHA Instructor Network through June 27, 2016. Appropriate course completion cards must be issue for the course materials being used. Please review the official Heartsaver Training Memo for additional information.

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RESOURCES FOR BLS & HEARTSAVER INSTRUCTORS: Order Heartsaver Course Materials through your AHA Distributor Visit the Heartsaver page on the AHA Instructor Network to: • View & download free Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Course Resources   • View the official Heartsaver Training Memo   • View the Frequently Asked Questions for 2016 Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses ATTACHED !     Heartsaver® First Aid and CPR AED Instructor-Led Training Materials Now Available! Heartsaver courses are designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR,  and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Get ready to teach the new Heartsaver! Before teaching the new Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses, BLS and Heartsaver Instructors must: Have completed their 2015 Guidelines Instructor Update for BLS and/or Heartsaver. Have received their 2016 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course DVD. Reviewed all new Instructor resources for conducting the Instructor-led Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses, available on the AHA Instructor Network. Heartsaver Product & Course Orientation - Available Soon Additionally, it is recommended that BLS and Heartsaver Instructors complete the Heartsaver Product & Course Orientation before teaching their first new class. This tool, designed to aid Instructors in understanding the new Heartsaver Course design, teaching strategies, and new materials, will be available soon on the AHA Instructor Network. PLEASE REVIEW: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual (AHA product 15-1023) includes information on pages 27 and 28 that is not applicable to Heartsaver courses and should be disregarded by AHA BLS and Heartsaver Instructors. Information to disregard includes:  "Application for CE/CME," Part 3, page 27 - Heartsaver courses are not eligible for continuing education through CECBEMS "Challenge Option," Part 3, page 28 - There is no challenge option for Heartsaver courses