Training Concepts, Inc. - Instructor Resources & News https://www.lrncpr.com/pro/news_rss.cfm?detailid=211094 Instructor Resources & News October 2020 Training Center Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/b1453f4b2f26/training-concepts-news-aha-2020-guideline-release Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/b1453f4b2f26/training-concepts-news-aha-2020-guideline-release COVID-19 Instructional Changes - July 1 Update https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_During_COVID19_July_1.pdf Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_During_COVID19_July_1.pdf <p>Updated AHA Training memo regarding minimizing&nbsp;the risk of COVID-19 transmission during AHA CPR courses and to provide additional flexibility to AHA Training Centers and instructors.</p> COVID-19 Instructional Changes for Heartsaver Courses - July 1 update https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_for_Heartsaver_Courses_During_COVID19_July_1.pdf Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_for_Heartsaver_Courses_During_COVID19_July_1.pdf <p>Updated AHA Training memo regarding minimizing&nbsp;the risk of COVID-19 transmission during AHA Heartsaver CPR courses and to provide additional flexibility to AHA Training Centers and instructors.</p> COVID-19--Interim Guidance on Card expiration https://www.lrncpr.com/Interim_Guidance_on_Card_Extensions_May_20_update.pdf Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/Interim_Guidance_on_Card_Extensions_May_20_update.pdf <p>With precautionary measures being taken globally to control the spread of COVID-19, and many countries and regions delaying training, the AHA has received questions from the&nbsp;Training Network about extensions, or &ldquo;grace periods&rdquo; for expirations of AHA Instructor and Provider Course Completion Cards.&nbsp; Below is the AHA Interim Guidance provided during the COVID-19 outbreak.</p> COVID-19 Instructional Changes for Heartsaver Courses https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_for_Heartsaver_Courses_During_COVID19_4_30.pdf Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_for_Heartsaver_Courses_During_COVID19_4_30.pdf <p>To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission during AHA CPR courses and to provide additional flexibility to AHA Training Centers and instructors, the AHA has&nbsp;issued the following Training Memo</p> COVID-19 Instructional Changes https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_During_COVID19_4_30.pdf Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/Training_Memo_Optional_Instructional_Changes_During_COVID19_4_30.pdf <p>To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission during AHA CPR courses and to provide additional flexibility to AHA Training Centers and instructors, the AHA has&nbsp;issued the following Training Memo</p> March 2020 Training Center Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/ff6e7be850b7/training-concepts-news-2711414 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/ff6e7be850b7/training-concepts-news-2711414 Go Red For Women ™ -- Susan Lucci thriving since getting 2 stents in heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=cuVFdaZvmic Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=cuVFdaZvmic <p>In addition to spending decades as Erica Kane on &ldquo;All My Children,&rdquo; Susan Lucci is known for being extremely fit. So when she felt &ldquo;an elephant pressing on my chest&rdquo; she knew something was very wrong. Doctors cleared two blocked arteries and now she&rsquo;s helping the American Heart Association spread the word about the warning signs of heart disease.</p> <p>Read more <a href="https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/news/2019/02/06/susan-lucci-thriving-since-getting-2-stents-in-heart-recognizing-warning-signs-avoided-heart-attack">on AHA&#39;s Go Red For Women news</a></p> 2019 -- January Training Center Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/94dc6b8278b1/important-news-from-training-concepts-2205461 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/94dc6b8278b1/important-news-from-training-concepts-2205461 AHA Directive on Use of Feedback Devices Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 CST <p>Effective&nbsp;<strong>January 31, 2019</strong>, the AHA&nbsp;&nbsp;requires the use of an instrumented directive feedback device or manikin in all AHA courses that teach the skills of adult CPR for carded classes. Please review the official AHA directive, as well as the tools and resources below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/idc/groups/ahaecc-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_503392.pdf" target="_blank" title="PDF opens in new window">AHA Feedback Device Directive Highlights-NEW!</a></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/idc/groups/ahaecc-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_503391.pdf" target="_blank" title="PDF opens in new window">FAQ: AHA Requirement on Use of Feedback Devices &ndash; As of January 31, 2019</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/idc/groups/ahaecc-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_495639.pdf" target="_blank" title="PDF opens in new window">Official Directive: American Heart Association Requirement on Use of Feedback Devices in Adult CPR Training Courses &ndash; Released August 15, 2017</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/idc/groups/ahaecc-public/@wcm/@ecc/documents/downloadable/ucm_495640.pdf" target="_blank" title="PDF opens in new window">Bibliography of Research: Use of Feedback Devices in CPR Training Courses &ndash; As of August 15, 2017</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 2018 -- December TC Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/b78260f16eb5/important-news-from-training-concepts Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/b78260f16eb5/important-news-from-training-concepts 2018 -- April TC Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/a6a0440e1b2e/training-concepts-news-2098365 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/a6a0440e1b2e/training-concepts-news-2098365 2018 -- January TC Tidbits https://mailchi.mp/50861c0c2cda/training-concepts-news-2080657 00:00:00 CST https://mailchi.mp/50861c0c2cda/training-concepts-news-2080657 2015 Guidelines AHA Bloodborne Pathogens Course https://www.lrncpr.com/BloodbornePathogens.cfm 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/BloodbornePathogens.cfm <p>This classroom course teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.</p> <p>Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens was designed specifically for workers with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Childcare workers</li> <li>Security guards</li> <li>Maintenance workers</li> <li>School personnel</li> <li>Hotel housekeepers</li> <li>Health and fitness club staff, and</li> <li>Tattoo artists</li> </ul> 10.26.09 - Save Lives by Strengthening the AED Law in IL http://www.capitolconnect.com/yourethecure/fastaction.aspx?AlertID=14410. 00:00:00 CST http://www.capitolconnect.com/yourethecure/fastaction.aspx?AlertID=14410. Help support the AED law in IL by contacting your senator. Click the link above to be connected with AHA's web effort to strengthen this important law. It's a quick and easy way to get involved. 4.30.09 - AHA Launches New Class Connector https://www.lrncpr.com/ECC_Class_Connector_InstructorUserGuide.pdf 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/ECC_Class_Connector_InstructorUserGuide.pdf AHA recently launched a new class finder on americanheart.org. The ECC Class Connector allows AHA instructors to list their own classes to the website for the general public to find. As an instructor you need to have a free account on ahainstructornetwork.org. For more information click the link above to download the Instructor User Guide. 12.10.08 - Learn More about Agonal Breathing http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3061724 00:00:00 CST http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3061724 A recent study suggests that many people mistake "gasping" during a cardiac arrest for breathing. Click the link above to educate yourself so that you can educate others! 8.14.08 - Updated AED Law http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=095-0712&print=true&write 00:00:00 CST http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=095-0712&print=true&write The IL AED law has been updated and now includes specifics for AED's with outdoor activities. These updates will mostly effect outdoor activities at schools and park districts. Please click the link above to be directed to a copy of the law. 3.31.08 - AHA Statement about Hands-Only CPR https://www.lrncpr.com/HandsOnly.cfm 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/HandsOnly.cfm On March 31, 2008 American Heart Association made a major announcement for adding Hands-Only CPR into the current courses. Click here to find all the information you need on how this will be incorporated into your classes. 12.12.07 - IL Governor Signs New AED Legislation https://www.lrncpr.com/newsfile961_1.pdf 00:00:00 CST https://www.lrncpr.com/newsfile961_1.pdf Governor Blagojevich signed new legislation requiring all outdoor fitness and sports facilities to have AEDs. Click the Headline above to read more!