Class Schedule

American Heart Association ACLS-Initial

For first time students and students with an expired certification

Providers will enhance their skills in treating adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.  This course emphasizes the:

• importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival
• integration of effective basic life support with ACLS interventions
• importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation

The course includes simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader.

Audience: For healthcare providers working in emergency treatment, intensive care or critical care, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Course Content:

• 1-rescuer CPR, AED
• Defibrillation
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• IV/IO access
• Use of medications
• Cardioversion 
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Book: You must have the current edition (current guidelines) of the ACLS Class Text in class. You may NOT share books with another student in class. Each student in the class must have their own book. You are NOT required to purchase the book from us, but any student that arrives in class without the book will be required to purchase the book at that time, or will be denied entry to class without refund.  If you purchase the book on the day of class, it is $75. There are pre-class assignments that should be completed in the course textbook or online. Please consider purchasing the book at the time of registration (with or without shipping) to ensure you have your copy. ** Please choose the shipping option if you would like the book prior to class, as we are generally not able to offer "in office" pick ups, due to our class schedule.

Pre-requisite: You MUST bring a copy of your CURRENT, VALID American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card to class. Please make a copy of your card, as we will be required to submit the copy with the course paperwork. Failure to do so will result in a delay or denial of your new certification. 

Card Type:  American Heart Association ACLS Provider Certification Card.  All students will be provided with evidence of completion. Students should receive their cards within 20 business days. In many cases, cards will be received much sooner, but please plan accordingly.

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

• Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 12/29/24 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 1/26/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 2/23/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 3/30/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 4/27/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 6/01/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 6/29/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 7/27/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 8/31/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 9/28/25 at 9:00a
  
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
  This class continues on:
  Sun 10/26/25 at 9:00a
  

American Heart Association ACLS-Initial

For students currently in possession of a valid, non-expired AHA ACLS Provider Card

Providers will enhance their skills in treating adult victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies.  This course emphasizes the:

• importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival
• integration of effective basic life support with ACLS interventions
• importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation

The course includes simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader.

Audience: For healthcare providers working in emergency treatment, intensive care or critical care, and other professionals who may need to respond to a cardiovascular emergency.

Course Content:

• 1-rescuer CPR, AED
• Defibrillation
• Airway management
• Rhythm recognition
• IV/IO access
• Use of medications
• Cardioversion 
• Transcutaneous pacing
• Effective resuscitation team dynamics

Book: You must have the current edition (current guidelines) of the ACLS Class Text in class. You may NOT share books with another student in class. Each student in the class must have their own book. You are NOT required to purchase the book from us, but any student that arrives in class without the book will be required to purchase the book at that time, or will be denied entry to class without refund.  If you purchase the book on the day of class, it is $60. There are pre-class assignments that should be completed in the course textbook or online. Please consider purchasing the book at the time of registration (with or without shipping) to ensure you have your copy. ** Please choose the shipping option if you would like the book prior to class, as we are generally not able to offer "in office" pick ups, due to our class schedule.

Pre-requisite: You MUST bring a copy of your CURRENT, VALID American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card to class. Please make a copy of your card, as we will be required to submit the copy with the course paperwork. Failure to do so will result in a delay or denial of your new certification. 

Card Type:  American Heart Association ACLS Provider Certification Card.  All students will be provided with evidence of completion. Students should receive their cards within 20 business days. In many cases, cards will be received much sooner, but please plan accordingly.

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

• Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 9:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165

** Prior to April 2016, this course was known as BLS for Healthcare Providers. American Heart has changed the name of the course.

The BLS Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals.

BLS  is an approximately 4 hour course, covering CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants, Choking, and all other information in the American Heart Association BLS Curriculum. The intended audience is healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel. Those who successfully complete this course will receive an AHA BLS (Basic Life Suport), valid for two years.

We offer frequent CPR and BLS  Classes throughout Northern and Central Virginia, including Richmond, Hampton Roads, Sterling, Leesburg, Loudoun and Fairfax.

Class Notes:

Certifications are issued electronically (as e-cards), usually within 48 hours of class....in many cases the same day. Paper cards are no longer issued by the American Heart Association. Your electronic card will contain instructions for downloading and printing, if desired. For MOST Northern Virginia classes, BLS certifications will be issued at conclusion of class for most participants.  For immediate evidence of completion, any student may request a Course Completion Record (signed class notice from instructor) for immediate needs. Please make sure to check your email (and your spam filter) for your ecard, which will be sent directly from the AHA.

You MUST have the current (2020 Version) AHA BLS Class Textbook in class. You may purchase the book from us during registration, or you may acquire it through your own means. If you purchase the book through us, you may request to have it shipped to you before class (at an additional cost) or you may pick it up in our office at the beginning of class. ** Please choose the shipping option if you would like the book prior to class, as we are generally not able to offer "in office" pick ups, due to our class schedule. There is NO requirement that you complete any pre-class assignment, and most students just pick up the book when they arrive in class, but the choice is yours. If you pre-purchase the book during registration, it is $20. If you purchase the book on the day of class, it is $25. 

LIABILITY STATEMENT

 This course may include physical strain and emotional stress. If your physician has recommended that you avoid strenuous activity or limit your activity in any way, you need to realize that CPR is hard work.  This is true both in practicing on the manikin and doing CPR for a cardiac arrest victim.      

If you have any medical or cardiac history that may be aggravated by the performance of CPR, you should consult your physician and ask his advice as to whether you should participate in a CPR course.  You will be spending a great deal of time on the floor on your knees.   If you have an injury or disability that requires accommodation, please inform the instructor before the class begins.          

If you have recently had any type of infectious disease, including upper respiratory infection or open sores on your mouth or hands, it is better to defer manikin practice until you are well. 

By registering for this course, I understand that the American Heart Association, Newport Enterprises, its instructors, associates, and all others affiliated with the offering of this course, or it’s materials, cannot be held responsible in the event that injury or illness occurs or becomes more severe during or as a result of taking this course. I also understand and agree that successful completion of this course requires the performance of certain skills at a certain proficiency. If I am unable to perform the skills as required, it may result in a NON-CERTIFICATION in this course.

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

• Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM (3 seats left)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM (6 seats left)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (6 seats left)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (6 seats left)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM (6 seats left)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165

Pressed for time? Newport Enterprises offers American Heart Association Skills Checks for individuals who desire to complete the first portion of the class online (part 1). We offer appointments on the days indicated. Please plan about 30-45 minutes to complete the skills check. 

In order to be issued a BLS  Providers Certification using this method, please note that all participants must complete the following:

1) On your own, complete the American Heart Association BLS Heartcode Part 1 (online) course. Print your certificate out when you are finished. You may find this at https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls

2) Register here for the  Skills Session. You must pay your fee to confirm your spot, and will be subject to our normal class cancellation and rescheduling policies. You are commiting a time slot in our appointment book. NO SHOWS WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL.

3)  IF YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR CERTIFICATE TO CLASS, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPLETE YOUR SKILLS CHECK, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND. THIS WILL BE TREATED THE SAME AS A NO SHOW. In certain circumstances, you may be eligible to reschedule your session for a change fee of $25. 

4) Please be on time for your appointment. Tardiness on your part would have an impact on appointments behind you, and that's not fair to others. If you arrive late for your appointment, you may be turned away. Additionally, all Skills Check appointments follow the same rescheduling and cancellation policies as our regular classes. Our policy may be found at http://www.newport-enterprises.com/policies and your registration herein indicated your understanding and agreement. 

5) In most cases, you will receive your BLS Providers eCard upon completion of your Skills Check or by the end of the day.

6) You are not required to have the class textbook, as all material is presented online. 

7) There will be a brief period of practice and equipment familiarization (Part 2), before beginning the Skills Check (Part 3).

 If you have any questions, please email curt@newport-enterprises.com

LIABILITY STATEMENT

 This course may include physical strain and emotional stress. If your physician has recommended that you avoid strenuous activity or limit your activity in any way, you need to realize that CPR is hard work.  This is true both in practicing on the manikin and doing CPR for a cardiac arrest victim.      

If you have any medical or cardiac history that may be aggravated by the performance of CPR, you should consult your physician and ask his advice as to whether you should participate in a CPR course.  You will be spending a great deal of time on the floor on your knees.   If you have an injury or disability that requires accommodation, please inform the instructor before the class begins.          

If you have recently had any type of infectious disease, including upper respiratory infection or open sores on your mouth or hands, it is better to defer manikin practice until you are well. 

By registering for this course, I understand that the American Heart Association, Newport Enterprises, its instructors, associates, and all others affiliated with the offering of this course, or it’s materials, cannot be held responsible in the event that injury or illness occurs or becomes more severe during or as a result of taking this course. I also understand and agree that successful completion of this course requires the performance of certain skills at a certain proficiency. If I am unable to perform the skills as required, it may result in a NON-CERTIFICATION in this course.

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

• Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 AMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00 PMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Friday, December 27, 2024 at 5:00 PMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165
• Friday, December 27, 2024 at 6:00 PMNewport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165

• Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM (full)Newport Enterprises Training Center, 10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70, Sterling VA 20165