Audience:
Healthcare providers whose occupations require proficiency in PALS skills.

Topics Include:
- Systematic approach to the assessment of a seriously ill pediatric patient
- Recognition & management of a child in respiratory distress or failure
- Recognition & management of a child in compensated or hypotensive shock
- Effective resuscitation team dynamics
- Management of the pediatric patient with rhythm disturbances or cardiac arrest

Dates:

• JAN 4TH & 5TH
• APRIL 11TH & 12TH
• SEPT 19TH & 20TH

Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:
CMC Professional Building Auditorium

Fee:
$175

Prerequisite:
Copy of current BLS provider card

Program Coordinator:
Rosanne Garzarella RN BSN
rosanne.garzarella@cmchealthsys.org

If there is anyone looking for Trauma or Injury Prevention Education, contact:
Deborah Clark RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, MS
SANE, Forensic Nurse
Trauma Education/ Outreach Coordinator
NEPA Trama Center at Geisinger-Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton PA 18510
Phone: 570-969-8123

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge of and proficiency in BLS, ACLS & PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational program does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for this course do not represent income to the AHA.

Audience:
Healthcare providers whose occupations require proficiency in ACLS skills.

Topics Include:
- The Basic Life Support (BLS) primary survey
- The ACLS secondary survey
- Effective resuscitation team dynamics
- Management of the patient in cardiac arrest
- Selection of treatment protocols using the ACLS algorithms

Dates:

• JAN 18TH
• MARCH 14TH
• APRiL 26TH
• JUNE 14TH
• AUGUST 23RD
• SEPT 26TH
• NOV 8TH

Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:
CMC Professional Building Auditorium

Fee:
$125

Prerequisite:
Copy of current BCLS card & current ACLS provider card

Program Coordinator:
Rosanne Garzarella RN BSN
rosanne.garzarella@cmchealthsys.org

If there is anyone looking for Trauma or Injury Prevention Education, contact:
Deborah Clark RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, MS
SANE, Forensic Nurse
Trauma Education/ Outreach Coordinator
NEPA Trama Center at Geisinger-Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton PA 18510
Phone: 570-969-8123

Audience:
Healthcare providers whose occupations require proficiency in PALS skills.

Topics Include:
- Systematic approach to the assessment of a seriously ill pediatric patient
- Recognition & management of a child in respiratory distress or failure
- Recognition & management of a child in compensated or hypotensive shock
- Effective resuscitation team dynamics
- Management of the pediatric patient with rhythm disturbances or cardiac arrest

Dates:

• FEB 1ST
• MARCH 15TH
• MAY 9TH
• JUNE 13TH
• JULY 18TH
• AUGUST 22ND
• OCTOBER 25TH
• NOV 7TH

Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:
CMC Professional Building Auditorium

Fee:
$125

Prerequisite:
Copy of current BCLS & current PALS provider cards

Program Coordinator:
Rosanne Garzarella RN BSN
rosanne.garzarella@cmchealthsys.org

If there is anyone looking for Trauma or Injury Prevention Education, contact:
Deborah Clark RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, MS
SANE, Forensic Nurse
Trauma Education/ Outreach Coordinator
NEPA Trama Center at Geisinger-Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton PA 18510
Phone: 570-969-8123

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge of and proficiency in BLS, ACLS & PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational program does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for this course do not represent income to the AHA.

Check calendar for scheduled classes or call 570-969-8986.

Program Description

ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT ACCORDING TO THE NEW AHA GUIDELINES 2000.

The Basic Cardiac Life support (CPR) course is intended to offer the person who is interested, the knowledge and skills to be able to perform CPR. There are different courses available, such as Adult, Infant/Child, combination of both and the Healthcare Provider Course.

The Heartsaver CPR course is designed to teach CPR and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction to all lay rescuers, particularly those who are expected to respond to emergencies in the work place. Ex. Security guards, police, firefighters and other lay responders. It is for those people who are required to obtain a credential documenting completion of a CPR course. It can be adult only, Infant/child only or all three.

The Healthcare Provider Course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. It is intended for physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT, RTs, PTs, PAs, nursing students, to name a few.

The HeartSaver Course will be arranged with groups upon request.

Location

Anyone interested in taking a CPR course.
Classes can also be held on site at your facility.

Audience

Anyone interested in taking a CPR course.

Topics (depending on course taken)

Healthy Heart Living
Signs/Symptoms of a Heart Attack/Stroke
How to call for help

Skills Practice on mannequins for:

Adult CPR
Obstructed Airway
Two man CPR (Healthcare Provider Course)
Infant/Child CPR and Obstructed Airway
Use of a pocket mask/bag mask (Healthcare Provider course)
Use of an AED (Healthcare Provider)

Other pertinent information

There is a written test and a certification card for these courses.

Fee

Call for the fee schedule.
(Minimum number in class rates is in effect)
If you have a group of people who would like to take a CPR course, please contact our office. We will go on-site to do classes.

Contact Information

Pre-registration is necessary.
Call (570) 969-8986.
Program Coordinator: Sharyn Wozniak, RN, BS

Free support group for people with chronic lung disease & their families. Guest Speaker:  Sheri Kaushas, MS, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Geisinger-CMC. Topic: Dealing with Chronic Illness, Handling Stress and Anxiety.  Thurs., May 10, 6:30 pm, then continues on the second Thursday of every other month.  Call 570-969-8986 to register.

Attendees can meet with local vendors and representatives from G-CMC Mammography Department; Look Good, Feel Better, American Cancer Society; Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of NEPA; and FORCE, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, a new group dedicated to helping individuals of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Thurs., May 31at 6 pm, at the Scranton Cultural Center, Shopland Hall. Call 969-8986 to register.

Dr. Victor Vogel, Director of the Geisinger Cancer Institute

SCRANTON, PA – Geisinger Community Medical Center’s popular free lecture series will feature The Many Faces of Breast Cancer on May 31st at 6 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.

The Many Faces of Breast Cancer educates women about the risk of breast cancer recurrence and provides information and support to the growing community of breast cancer survivors. An engaging panel of leading medical experts will address a range of survivorship issues including psychosocial support, nutrition and diet, recurrence, and the latest breast cancer research.

Medical professionals scheduled to speak at the event include the following:

• Dr. Victor Vogel, Director of the Geisinger Cancer Institute

• Dr. Timothy Farrell, Director of Surgery at Geisinger Community Medical Center

  

  Dr. Timothy Farrell, Director of Surgery at Geisinger Community Medical Center

• Dr. Gregory Bormes, Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, Geisinger Community Medical Center

• Dr. Uzma Malik, radiation oncologist, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Henry Cancer Center.

The program includes free light fare, a cash bar, live music and regional vendors.
Representatives will also be present from the American Cancer Society, the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of NEPA, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), and Breast Friends.
To register, call (570) 969-8986 or email sharyn.wozniak@cmchealthsys.org.

Check calendar for scheduled classes or call 570-969-8986.

Program Description

The Basic Cardiac Life Support Renewal Course is intended to offer the person who has had the course to renew the knowledge and skills acquired in the Provider Course. The new guidelines will be taught in this course which includes teaching the AED.

Location

CMC School of Nursing Building. All classes are held here at CMC.

Audience

All Healthcare Providers who are due for renewal.

Prerequisite

Pre-registration and payment in advance. Person must have had the Healthcare Provider Course

YOU WILL RENEW YOUR SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE TO YOUR LEVEL OF CPR:

Adult CPR and the Obstructed Airway Sequence
Two man CPR
Infant/Child CPR and the Obstructed Airway Sequence
Use of a pocket mask
Bag mask
Use of an AED

Pre-registration and payment of fee is required in order to reserve space. Arrangements must also be made to pick up the book in advance of class. A study guide will be included because of the new guidelines. If you would like a new book, the cost is separate from cost of class. Class size is limited.

Fee

Call for the fee schedule.

Contact Information

Call 570-969-8986 to register and for more information.
Program Coordinator: Sharyn Wozniak, RN, BS

Audience:
Healthcare providers whose occupations require proficiency in ACLS skills.

Topics Include:
- The Basic Life Support (BLS) primary survey
- The ACLS secondary survey
- Effective resuscitation team dynamics
- Management of the patient in cardiac arrest
- Selection of treatment protocols using the ACLS algorithms

Dates:
- Feb 15TH & 16TH , 2012
- May 16th & 17th, 2012
- October 10TH & 11TH, 2012

Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:
CMC Professional Building Auditorium

Fee:
$175

Prerequisite:
Copy of current BLS card

Program Coordinator:
Rosanne Garzarella RN BSN
rosanne.garzarella@cmchealthsys.org

If there is anyone looking for Trauma or Injury Prevention Education, contact:
Deborah Clark RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, MS
SANE, Forensic Nurse
Trauma Education/ Outreach Coordinator
NEPA Trama Center at Geisinger-Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton PA 18510
Phone: 570-969-8123

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge of and proficiency in BLS, ACLS & PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational program does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for this course do not represent income to the AHA.