For Professionals at Arizona Heart Hospital

ACT Nurses’ Day

Arizona Heart Hospital has presented our annual ACT Nurses' Day for the past sixteen years to the clinical community of our state. Nurses from all around Arizona have come to this unique conference for an exciting day of cardiovascular education, networking and an experience unlike any other seminar they've attended. This nurse-oriented seminar, presented by recognized experts in their field, emphasizes the results of ongoing studies and state-of-the-art treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend this spectacular event.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital. The goal of the ACLS provider course is to improve the quality of care provided to the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergency.

In this course the student will enhance their skills in the treatment of arrest and peri-arrest patients through active participation in a series of simulated cardiac and respiratory cases.

Cost- $125.00 Includes Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Payments with credit card must be used with telephone.

This one day class is provided as a refresher update for all health care providers seeking renewal of American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12789 for 7 contact hours.

08:00 - 08:30 ACLS Course/Science Overview

08:30 - 09:30 BLS Primary and ACLS Secondary Survey

09:30 - 10:30 CPR Practice and AED Competency

10:45 - 11:30 Airway Management and Practice

11:30 - 12:30 Acute Ischemic Stroke Review

13:00 - 14:00 Algorithm/ Pharmacology Review

14:00 - 15:00 Mega Code Testing/ Written Exam

INSERT 2011 Class Dates (to follow)

To register, please call: (602) 532-1234
Seating is limited, so register early.

1930 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.azhearthospital.com

EMS Education

The EMS community is our front line in the battle against heart disease. That's why we provide ongoing continuing education courses for first responders. Their response to our classes?

• "A fascinating view of the 'continuing' care aspect of the profession."
• "I'll heartily endorse this program back at my department."
• "Best CE I've been to in years!"

Upcoming Courses Include:

EMS CE: Response & Treatment of Cardiac Patients

This This 6-hour seminar provides Emergency Medical Personnel with up-to-date information on responding to and treating the cardiac patient. Due to space constraints, this course is limited to EMS first responders. A nominal $20 fee will be charged to help cover costs of the day’s production. Payments with credit card must be while registering over the phone. On-site payments must be made in cash.

*Viewing of the Live Surgical Procedure is subject to physician & patient availability and consent.

8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Live Surgery Viewing*

10:30 - 11:30 p.m. Acute Coronary Syndrome Update

11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Cardiac Pharmacology Update

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 12 Lead Interpretations

INSERT 2011 Class Dates (to follow)

To register, please call: (602) 532-1234
Seating is limited, so register early.

1930 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.azhearthospital.com

Nursing Education

Arizona Heart Hospital is dedicated to the entire cardiovascular care community. This commitment extends to providing up-to-date information to nursing professionals, through ongoing continuing education classes and real-time surgery viewings in the Dome Room.

Upcoming Educational Opportunities Include:

Nursing CE: Diagnosis & Treatment of Cardiac Patients

This seminar provides nursing professionals with up-to-date information on treating cardiac patients. Due to space constraints, this course is limited to Registered Nurses in the state of Arizona. A $20 fee will be charged to help cover costs of the day’s production. Payments with credit card must be while registering over the phone. On-site payments must be made in cash.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12789 for 6 contact hours.*Viewing of the Live Surgical Procedure is subject to physician & patient availability and consent.

8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Live Surgery Viewing*

10:30 - 11:30 p.m. All About Aneurysms

11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Post-Operative Cardiac Complications

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 12 Lead Interpretations

INSERT 2011 Class Dates (to follow)

To register, please call: (602) 532-1234
Seating is limited, so register early.

1930 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.azhearthospital.com

Patient Referral

With Arizona Heart Hospital as an extension of your practice, your patients can have access to top professionals in the field and the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine you won't find anywhere else. We understand the true value of your referral. When you send a patient to Arizona Heart Hospital, you are not only relying on us to protect their health, you're entrusting us with your reputation. That's why we strive for open communication that allows you to track your patient and monitor their progress for a seamless transition back to your care. Our goal with every patient is to provide the best possible course of treatment in an environment where each patient feels valued and respected as a person. We believe these values translate into the best possible outcome. And in turn, that enhances your reputation for excellence in personal medical care.

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