The Power and Pitfalls of Using Simulation in AHA Courses

Fee: $120

The use of simulation is exploding in AHA courses and in health care education in general.

Exceptional training is a key driver to use simulation in the clinical training environment. What does the research tell us about the POWER and PITFALLS of inserting simulation into AHA courses? Come learn how to harness the power (and avoid the pitfalls) when integrating simulation into your AHA courses.

Resuscitation Redux: Thinking Out of the "Blocks"

Fee: $120

(Repeated on Wednesday morning.)

Most of us aren't even aware of the intellectual walls that block us from going back and seeing a problem from a different perspective.

The AHA 2010 Guidelines established a solid foundation upon which numerous innovative strategies for improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest could be built. This workshop takes the next bold step in that process, helping participants move beyond traditional models to challenge ourselves to envision a world in which SCA is treated as an urgent matter of public health, where saves are the rule, not the exception. This means reconsidering some of our most basic assumptions about our methods and systems of care.

Faculty and participants will collaborate for a lively discussion of ideas– some radical–including new ways to enhance bystander CPR, future clinical interventions, innovative educational methods and a fresh look at response strategies/system design.

The session is for everyone with an interest in the future of cardiac resuscitation, from medical directors, to instructors, to educators, to clinical practitioners, in and out of the hospital. Popular presenters Ed Stapleton and Jay Gardiner collectively have more than 75 years of experience in the field of EMS and ECC. They will be joined by a "who's who" list of guest speakers, all designed to ignite new ways of thinking about this important topic.

Training in the Electronic Age: Implementing e-Learning and Blended Solutions

Fee: $120

Web-based training and distance learning programs are an increasingly popular way to offset the costs and limitations of in-person lectures. A blended solution combines aspects of on-line training with traditional classroom teaching. This approach can benefit the learner, the training staff and the organization's bottom line.

This session specifically looks at how AHA is implementing blended solutions for its training. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, pitfalls of implementation to avoid and will receive hands-on experience with an e-simulation scenario in an electronic environment.

Military Training Network: Update 2012

Fee: $210

Join us for a joint service exchange of best practices, techniques, and experiences and to help you meet your training program challenges. Program directors, program administrators, ECC instructors and faculty from MTN's affiliated training sites will have a unique opportunity to network with Tri-Service national faculty, MTN staff and peers to enhance and expand skills and energize existing programs. The sessions will include:

• Updates on administrative and training aspects of program management
• Quality assurance and site reviews
• Lessons learned and updates to the 2010 AHA Guidelines roll-out

Practical Implementation of Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest: A Hands-on Approach

Fee: $210