Education
Citizens Health values education as an integral part of the health care system and we are eager to provide a clinical experience for students of all levels and disciplines.
Citizens Health currently has ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and STABLE instructors in house. Class schedules can be found here.
For more information about observation/clinical experiences or certification classes, please email education@cmciks.com.
ACLS
ACLS is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, and high-performance team dynamics.
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.
Rhythms & Pharmacology Course
The Rhythms and Pharmacology course is an excellent introduction to the ACLS and PALS curriculum. Anatomy and conduction of the heart, ECG measurements, rhythm interpretation, and medications are taught by medical professionals who have extensive first-hand experience. This course is directed toward the new graduate as well as the long term healthcare worker looking for a refresher on the basics.
TNCC
This course taught by qualified emergency nurses, delivers the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training needed to keep trauma patients safe. The overall course objective is to improve trauma patient outcomes by providing nurses with foundational trauma knowledge, skills, and a systematic Trauma Nursing Process to guide trauma patient care.
After taking TNCC, nurses will be able to systematically assess the trauma patient, to intervene and/or assist with interventions, and to provide evidence-based trauma nursing care within the context of a trauma team.
TNCC, 8th Edition features:
- Virtual learning modules including avatar-based simulation
- Interactive teaching strategies
- Electronic, open-book testing – No more test anxiety!
- Updated evidence-based provider manual
- One and a half-day course
- 18.3 contact hours of CNE
STABLE
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. A seventh module, Quality Improvement stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.