Class Schedule

St. Charles County Ambulance District is a recognized leader in EMS Education in the metropolitan St. Louis and St. Charles County region.  The Training center conducts entry-level EMT and Paramedic programs, EMS continuing education, American Heart Association training, and much, much more. 

As an authorized American Heart Association training center, SCCAD offers community and professional CPR training, as well as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification. AHA Instructor training is also available.

Other programs of note include Prehospital Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Medical Life Support.

Our Training Center staff take great pride in providing you with training that raises the bar on emergency medical education!

Committed to Excellence 

ACLS Provider Renewal (with BLS recertification)

This RENEWAL course combines Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with Basic Life Support (BLS) to create a dual-recertification option for busy healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics, who work in settings where cardiopulmonary arrest is likely to occur and where advanced interventions are available (e.g., emergency departments, intensive care and critical care units, and prehospital emergency medical services).  

1 Class. 2 Cards.

Our ACLS Provider RENEWAL Course now includes BLS Recertification!

 

Course Completion Testing:

Written Exams: You will be given two written examinations: BLS and ACLS. The minimum passing score on each is 84%.

Skills Exams: You will be required to demonstrate all BLS and ACLS practical skills. These skills examinations include infant CPR, adult CPR, and one Megacode station wherein you act as team leader.

For more information on BLS testing, click here. For ACLS, click here.

 

Provider Manuals: You are responsible for acquiring your own provider manuals and bringing them to class.

Two manuals are required for this combo course. Both are available in paperback or as eBooks:

  • ACLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1106; ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3
  • ACLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3100; ISBN: 978-1-61669-797-6
  • BLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1103;  ISBN: 978-1-61669-769-3
  • BLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3103; ISBN:  978-1-61669-800-3

 

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

Precourse Requirements:

1) Copies of your unexpired ACLS and BLS Provider cards.

2) ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment - Completion Certificate. Before coming to class, you must complete all modules of the self-assessment with a passing score of 70%. Bring a copy of the completion certificate to class. More information is contained in the front of your ACLS provider manual. This is a mandatory requirement from the AHA!

  • Watch the ACLS 2015 Science Overview Video and review the CPR and AED Skills Video on the AHA Student Website. You will be tested on 1-rescuer adult CPR and AED skills at the beginning of the ACLS Provider Course.
  • Review and understand the information in your ACLS Provider Manual. Pay particular attention to the 10 cases in Part 5.

Failure to complete all mandatory precourse assignments will result in immediate expulsion from the class, without exception**

 

What This Course Does Not Teach:

You will not be taught pharmacology dynamics nor how to interpret ECGs. If you do not learn and understand this information from the ACLS textbook or AHA Student Website, it is recommended that you study supplementary resources on the AHA Student Website prior to attending.

 

Physical Limitations:

If you have any physical limitations which may impair your ability to perform any of the skills (e.g., continuous and effective chest compressions), please inform your instructor as soon as possible. We will accommodate your needs as best as possible within AHA and ADA requirements.

 

AHA Completion Cards and Course Certificates:

SCCAD will process your AHA Provider eCards within 20 days of the completion of this course.

The ACLS & BLS provider certications are valid for a period of two years and meet one component of relicensure in the State of Missouri.

 

** The completion of the Pre-course Self-Assessment modules is required by AHA guidelines, and is therefore mandatory prior to attending class. In order for SCCAD to be compliant with AHA requirementss, no exceptions will be made

ACLS Instructor (with BLS Provider)

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to become instructors in ACLS. By the end of the ACLS instructor course the instructor candidate will be able to teach, conduct skills and scenario testing, and remediate using the ACLS videos and the lesson maps in the instructor manual. 

This class includes BLS Provider recertification (When you bring a valid BLS provider card or a HeartCode BLS certificate to class).

 

 

 

Course Prerequisites:

  • Accepted for alignment with an "AHA Primary Training Center"**
  • Possess a current AHA ACLS Provider card
  • Possess a valid BLS Provider card or a present a valid HeartCode BLS completion certificate.

  • Registered with the AHA Atlas website. 

    • If you will be a new AHA instructor, please register with the AHA Atlas website.
    • If you are already an AHA instructor in another discipline, or if you have been one in the past, you must provide us with your Instructor ID number. If you need assistance in accessing the Instructor Network, call 1-800-242-8721. Do not create a new account.
  • If you are already an AHA instructor in any discipline, you MUST log into your new Atlas account and complete/update your profile before coming to this class. Use your old "AHA Instructor Network" login information (Atlas has replaced the Instructor Network as of August 2023). Complete any tasks listed on your Atlas dashboard, make sure your email address is up-to-date, and ensure all of your disciplines are present (e.g., BLS, HeartCode, ACLS, etc., as relevant). This is absolutely critical, as the new Atlas system will not allow us to process your new instructor card until you have completed these tasks.

 

** Please note:  Instructor alignment with SCCAD requires the pre-approval of the Training Center Coordinator and is granted only to candidates who will teach at least 90% of their classes within St. Charles County. If you are unable to meet this requirement, you will need to align with a different AHA training center prior to the date of this class. Click here for a list of AHA Training Centers in the St. Louis region.

 

Instructor manuals:

You are responsible for acquiring your own instructor and provider manuals and bringing them to class.

The manuals required for this course are available in paperback and eBook:


 

  • ACLS Instructor Manual - Item #: 20-1107; ISBN: 978-1-61669-773-0
  • ACLS Instructor eBook - Item #: 20-3101: ISBN: 978-1-61669-798-3
  • ACLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1106; ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3
  • ACLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3100:  ISBN: 978-1-61669-797-6

 

For concurrent BLS Provider recertification, you must also bring:

  • BLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1102;  ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6
  • BLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3102; ISBN:  978-1-61669-799-0

 

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

Course Monitoring:

Within 6 months following the successful completion of the Instructor course, the instructor candidate must be monitored teaching by Training Center Faculty (The TC may require additional monitoring, if needed). 

 

Successful Completion:

  • Complete all prerequisites
  • Attend the instructor renewal class
  • Demonstrate BLS and ACLS provider skills with expert proficiency
  • Pass the ACLS provider written examination
  • Pass the ACLS instructor written examination
  • Competently evaluate another student running a Megacode
  • Complete any instructor updates as per the AHA (if applicable)
  • For concurrent BLS provider recertification, you must also present an unexpired BLS provider card or a valid copy of your HeartCode BLS course completion certificate. Please note that to be considered valid, your HeartCode certificate must be no more than 6 months old at the time of the instructor class.

 

Certification Cards:

ACLS Instructor and BLS Provider certifications are valid for a period of 2 years. To maintain ACLS Instructor status, you must teach a minimum of 4 ACLS classes during your 2-year certification period prior to renewal. Your ACLS instructor card supersedes the ACLS provider card. 

SCCAD will process certification cards within 20 working days after the completion of all course requirements.

ACLS Instructor Renewal (with BLS Provider)

The ACLS Instructor Renewal Course is designed for existing ACLS instructors eligible for instructor status renewal.

As a bonus, this class also offers BLS Provider recertification

 

 

Course Prerequisites:

  • Aligned with an AHA Training Center**
  • A current ACLS Instructor card
  • A valid BLS Provider card or a valid HeartCode BLS completion certificate.
  • Registered with the AHA Atlas website.
  • Records demonstrating you have taught at least 4 classes during the current 2 year instructor certification period.

** Please note:  If you do not plan to teach primarily within St. Charles County you must align as an instructor with another AHA training center. On the day of the class you will need to complete a transfer form to align with another site or bring the TC's address and the TC Coordinator's name

Instructor manuals:

You are responsible for acquiring your own instructor and provider manuals and bringing them to class.

The manuals required for this course are available in paperback and eBook:


 

  • ACLS Instructor Manual - Item #: 20-1107; ISBN: 978-1-61669-773-0
  • ACLS Instructor eBook - Item #: 20-3101;  ISBN: 978-1-61669-798-3
  • ACLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1106; ISBN: 978-1-61669-772-3
  • ACLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3100:  ISBN: 978-1-61669-797-6

 

For concurrent BLS Provider recertification, you must also bring:

  • BLS Provider Manual - Item #: 20-1102;  ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6
  • BLS Provider eBook - Item #: 20-3102; ISBN:  978-1-61669-799-0

 

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

Successful Completion:

  • Complete all prerequisites
  • Attend the instructor renewal class
  • Demonstrate BLS and ACLS provider skills with expert proficiency
  • Pass the ACLS provider written examination
  • Pass the ACLS instructor written examination
  • Competently evaluate another student running a Megacode
  • Complete any instructor updates as per the AHA (if applicable)
  • Present a copy of your unexpired ACLS Instructor card.
  • Present a copy of your unexpired BLS Provider card or a valid HeartCode BLS completion certificate.

 

ACLS Instructor and BLS Provider certifications are valid for a period of 2 years. To maintain ACLS Instructor status, you must teach a minimum of 4 ACLS classes during your 2-year certification period prior to renewal. Your ACLS instructor card supersedes the ACLS provider card. 

SCCAD will process certification cards within 20 working days after the completion of all course requirements.

Prehospital Trauma Life Support Provider Renewal

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Renewal class is an 8-hour course designed to update pre-hospital care personnel on theories and techniques related to the management of a trauma patient.  The course is designed for experienced pre-hospital or emergency care personnel.  The course is provided through the National Associationof EMTs in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

Prerequisite:

  • Current PHTLS Provider status 

REMINDER:  Students are responsible for acquiring their own textbook.   

The required textbook is Prehospital Trauma Life Support 10th Edition- ISBN 9781284272253  

Textbooks are available through a variety of sources. This is an authorized PHTLS distributor:   

Jones & Bartlett Learning  

Phone: 800-832-0034 

Customer service: ext. 8197 

Website:  jblearning.com  

Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive a PHTLS card valid for four years, a certificate of completion and 8 hours of continuing education units.  Participants must bring completed pre-test to class.

HeartCode BLS

Your CPR certification will be conducted using a blended-learning format called "HeartCode BLS" (part 1 online; part 2 face to face). 

 

1) Complete Part 1 of the HeartCode BLS course online and bring your completion certificate along when you come to the classroom to complete the hands-on portion. The online portion takes approximately 90-100 minutes to complete and is included as part of the cost of this class.

2) Come to the SCCAD training center at the time/date specified, and complete Part 2: a 60-minute hands-on skills practice and testing session with a BLS Instructor.

3) Successful completion of both parts (online and instructor-led) is required for certification.

 

To Complete Part One:

  1. Press the "Continue with Registration" button at the bottom of this page, then enter your name, email address, and phone number. Pay careful attention to spelling.
  2. Once you have registered, you'll receive an email containing your personal keycode url that will take you to the online course.
  3. Create an AHA account.
  4. Complete the online course.
  5. Print your certificate and bring it with you when you come to our Training Center for Part 2.   

 

CPR Instructor - Basic Life Support (BLS)

This BLS CPR Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to become instructors for "BLS" as well as all "Heartsaver" CPR and First Aid classes.

 

Make sure your current provider card reads, "BLS." If it is labeled "Heartsaver," this is not the course you need.

Course Prerequisites:

  • Be accepted into an AHA Training Center (please see restrictions below**).
  • A current AHA BLS Provider card*
  • Registered with the AHA Atlas Website.
  • Completion Certificate for the online course, BLS Instructor Essentials.

Instructor candidates are responsible for acquiring their own instructor and provider manuals (must be the latest edition, having the new guidelines). THE MANUALS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE CLASSROOM SESSION IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AHA CPR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CARD.

The required books for a BLS instructor are:

 

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

Course Monitoring: 

Within 6 months following the successful completion of the Instructor course, the instructor candidate must be monitored teaching by Training Center Faculty (The TC may require additional monitoring, if needed).

Course recognition is 2 years from the date of the classroom portion of the course. The instructor card supersedes the provider card.

** Please note:  Instructor alignment with SCCAD requires the pre-approval of the Training Center Coordinator and is granted only to candidates who will teach at least 90% of their classes within St. Charles County. If you are unable to meet this requirement, you will need to align with a different AHA training center prior to the date of this class. Click here for a list of AHA Training Centers in the St. Louis region.

updated 2/1/2021

CPR Instructor Renewal - Basic Life Support (BLS)

This BLS CPR Instructor Renewal Course is designed to recertify existing BLS Instructors who have met the requirements to continue teaching all "BLS and Heartsaver CPR and First Aid" classes.

 

Make sure your current instructor card reads, "BLS" Instructor. If it is labeled "Heartsaver" Instructor, this is not the course you need.

 

Course Prerequisites: 

  • Be accepted into an AHA Training Center**
  • A current AHA BLS Instructor card*
  • Verification of teaching at least 4 classes during the previous certification period. No Exceptions!
  • Registered with the AHA Atlas Website.  
    • You must bring your Instructor ID # to class. If you have forgotten your number, call 1-800-242-8721. Do not create a new instructor account!

Instructor candidates are responsible for acquiring their own instructor and provider manuals (must be the latest edition, having the new guidelines). THE INSTRUCTOR MANUALS MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS IN ORDER FOR YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-CERTIFICATION. 

The required books for a BLS instructor are:

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

Successful Completion: 

  • Complete all prerequisites
  • Attend the instructor renewal course
  • Demonstrate provider skills
  • Pass the instructor written examination
  • Pass the BLS Provider written examination
  • Successfully evaluate another student

Course recognition is 2 years from the date of the classroom course. The instructor card supersedes the provider card.

 

**Please note:  If you do not plan to teach primarily within St. Charles County (i.e., approx. 90% of your classes), you will need to align as an instructor with another AHA training center prior to attending the class. When you come to class, please have your Training Center's address and the name of their TC Coordinator, and bring the completed instructor candidate application form found HERE.

updated 4/5/2018

CPR Instructor - Heartsaver

This Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to become instructors for "Heartsaver CPR" classes (not BLS for Healthcare Provider classes)

 

Make sure your current provider card reads, "Heartsaver." If it is labeled "BLS," this is not the course you need.

 

Course Prerequisites: 

  • Be accepted into an AHA Training Center prior to coming to class. Authorization must be granted by the TC's Coordinator on a case-by-case basis. Complete this FORM & bring it to class. To align with SCCAD, you must meet very specific criteria (see below)**
  • A current AHA CPR Provider card
  • Registered with the AHA Atlas Website.
  • Complete Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online course. Bring completion certificate to class.

 

If you have a "Heartsaver" CPR provider card you will be issued a Heartsaver instructor card upon successful completion of all course requirements. At that time, you will only be authorized to teach Heartsaver courses.

 

Instructor candidates are responsible for acquiring their own instructor manuals. THE MANUALS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE CLASSROOM SESSION IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AHA CPR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION CARD. 

The required books for a Heartsaver instructor are:

  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual 2020 - Item #: 20-1130.    ISBN: 978-1-61669-831-7
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook 2020 - Item #: 20-1126 ISBN: 978-1-61669-827-0  (optional)
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook 2020 - Item #: 20-1124 ISBN: 978-1-61669-825-6  (optional)
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual 2020 -  Item #: 20-1122   ISBN: 978-1-61669-823-2

 

 

Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

 

Course Monitoring: 

Within 6 months following the successful completion of the Instructor course, the instructor candidate must be monitored teaching by Training Center Faculty (The TC may require additional monitoring, if needed).

Course recognition is 2 years from the date of the classroom portion of the course. The instructor card supersedes the provider card.  

 

**Please note:  If you do not plan to teach primarily within St. Charles County (i.e., approx. 90% of your classes), you will need to align as an instructor with another AHA training center prior to attending the class. When you come to class, please have your Training Center's address and the name of their TC Coordinator, and bring the completed instructor candidate application form found HERE.

CPR Instructor Renewal - Heartsaver

This Heartsaver CPR Instructor Renewal Course is designed to recertify existing Heartsaver Instructors who have met the requirements to continue teaching all "Heartsaver CPR and First Aid" classes (not BLS classes).

Make sure your current instructor card reads, "Heartsaver" Instructor. If it is labeled "BLS" Instructor, this is not the course you need.

 

Course Prerequisites: 

  • Be accepted into an AHA Training Center**
  • A current AHA Heartsaver Instructor card*
  • Verification of teaching at least 4 classes during the previous certification period. This is an AHA requirement!
  • Registered with the AHA Atlas website  
    • You must bring your Instructor ID # to class. If you have forgotten your number, call 1-800-242-8721. Do not create a new instructor account!
    • NOTE: Before coming to class, you MUST log into your new Atlas account and complete/update your profile. Use your old "AHA Instructor Network" login information (Atlas has replaced the Instructor Network as of August 2023). Complete any tasks listed on your Atlas dashboard, make sure your email address is up-to-date, and ensure all of your disciplines are present (e.g., BLS, HeartCode, ACLS, etc., as relevant). This is absolutely critical, as the new Atlas system will not allow us to process your new instructor card until you have completed these tasks.

 

Instructor candidates are responsible for acquiring their own instructor and provider manuals (must be the latest edition, having the new guidelines). THE INSTRUCTOR MANUALS MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS IN ORDER FOR YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-CERTIFICATION. 

The required books for a Heartsaver instructor are:

  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual 2020 - Item #: 20-1130.    ISBN: 978-1-61669-831-7
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook 2020 - Item #: 20-1126 ISBN: 978-1-61669-827-0  (optional)
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook 2020 - Item #: 20-1124 ISBN: 978-1-61669-825-6  (optional)
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual 2020 -  Item #: 20-1122   ISBN: 978-1-61669-823-2

 

 

 Manuals may be purchased at ShopCPR.Heart.org 

 

 Successful Completion: 

  • Complete all prerequisites
  • Attend the instructor renewal course
  • Demonstrate provider skills
  • Pass the instructor written examination
  • Successfully evaluate another instructor candidate

Course recognition is 2 years from the date of the classroom course. The instructor card supersedes the provider card.

 

**Please note:  If you do not plan to teach primarily within St. Charles County (i.e., approx. 90% of your classes), you will need to be aligned as an instructor with a different AHA training center prior to attending the class. When you come to class, please have your Training Center's address and the name of their TC Coordinator.

updated 4/5/2018

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is an educational program that introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation.

Students are responsible for acquiring their own textbook. The required textbook is Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation 8th Edition- ISBN 9781610025249. 

Textbooks are available through a variety of sources. These are authorized AHA distributors: 

Channing Bete Company

Phone: 800-611-6083

aha.channing-bete.com

Laerdal Medical Corporation

Phone: 888-562-4242

laerdal.com

WorldPoint ECC, Inc.

Phone: 888-322-8350

eWorldPoint.com

One part of the class is an online exam (PART 1) and an interactive Instructor-Led classroom session (PART 2). You must successfully complete both parts to receive a NRP completion eCard.  

The NRP 8th Edition Advanced (1-11) Provider online examination PART 1 must be completed prior to PART 2, the Instructor-Led classroom session. 

The cost of the online exam is $45.00. You will receive up to 11.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit for completing the examination.  

(We will email you more information regarding the NRP online registration process upon registration confirmation).  

 

Basic EMS Field Training Officer (FTO) Course

The position of Field Training Officer (FTO) is often the first rung on the career ladder for a paramedic. Many agencies appoint paramedics as FTO with no preparation except for their prior field experience. The three-day Basic FTO course will introduce the prospective FTO to the structure, tools, techniques, and concepts of EMS-FTEP™. It will provide instruction in adult learning principles, coaching, evaluation, giving feedback, and documenting trainee performance using EMS-FTEP™ tools. This includes Standardized Evaluation Guidelines, Recruit Training Manual, and Daily Observation Reports.

Community Paramedic Course

SCCAD Community Paramedic Course Announcement

 

SCCAD is proud to announce we are holding a Community Paramedic course and are now accepting registrations.

 

Course Dates:   The course will be held daily from 8am-4pm.  This program is a 2-week (10 class days) education program with an advanced curriculum designed to prepare candidates to become community paramedics.   The course is designed to be an intense curriculum and can result in Missouri licensure as an EMT-CP.  

 

The course will meet Monday through Friday at the SCCAD Training Center unless otherwise arranged. 

 

Cost for attendance:          $1,500.00 (includes textbook)

Instructor:                            Sherri Hercules

Medical Director:                 Dr. David Tan

 

Target Audience: Licensed Paramedics with at least 2 years of experience.  **Participants must possess a valid and active Missouri Paramedic license to register. **

Upon successful completion, graduates are encouraged to apply for state of Missouri Bureau of EMS licensure as an EMT-CP.  Students are expected to attend every classroom session.

 

Topics will include: Role of the community paramedic, Social determinants of health, chronic disease management, Advanced patient assessment, social services/case management, home health, community needs assessments, Mental health and behavioral, motivational interviewing and much more!

 

For additional information, please contact Becky Price at 636-344-7663 or e-mail at Bprice@sccad.com

 

Eligibility to attend:   2 years experience as a paramedic.  Internal (SCCAD Providers) and external applicants are eligible to attend the course.  Full Time SCCAD employees may use their educational allowance for tuition upon submission of proper request. 

 

 

Developing and Managing the EMS Field Training and Evaluation Program (EMS-FTEP™)

This two-day executive-level course is intended for supervisors, educators, managers, and executives who want to develop a sound, legally defensible EMS field training and evaluation program (EMS-FTEP™) to integrate new employees smoothly and effectively into their agencies or to strengthen and solidify an existing field training program. 

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Contact Us

St. Charles County Ambulance District.
EMS and AHA Training Center.
 2000 Salt River Road
St. Peters, MO 63376

phone 636-344-7660

Our training center has relocated to our new unified headquarters at 2000 Salt River Road in St Peters.

 

REGISTRATION & REFUNDS

Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis, and are not confirmed until registration and payment is completed online. Space is limited, so we strongly recommend registering as early as possible.

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A complete refund will be issued if this occurs.

If you need to cancel a registration, you must do so at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund (minus a $10.00 processing fee). Cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the program date are not refundable. If possible and sufficient class space is available, registration may be transferred to another date.

Promotional codes, for online registration, are assigned and are intended for use by pre-designated users only. Registrants found to have used unauthorized promotional codes will be required to pay full course fees or have registration cancelled.

ACCREDITATION

St. Charles County Ambulance District is approved as an EMS training entity through the Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. Certificates and CEUs will be awarded upon completion of applicable courses.